Best Tent Camping near Wheeler, OR

Recent Tent Reviews near Wheeler, Oregon

1093 Reviews of 26 Wheeler Campgrounds

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  Leah R.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 1, 2023

  Paradise Cove RV Resort & Marina

  Just OK tent camping

  There’s only one bathroom on the side of the campground where there’s tent camping and it’s about a 7 min walk from tent sites (though the bathroom was clean). Not ideal if you need to go in the middle of the night. There were few other tent campers. Our site was the biggest so we picked it but there was some trash in it when we got there. Otherwise, staff was friendly. Campgrounds overall were well maintained.

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  Mary C.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 25, 2018

  Cape Disappointment State Park Campground

  This place has it all

  Cape Disappointment is a great spot for campers of all kinds. There are RV hook ups, tent sites, hiker/ biker spots, cabins, and yurts. Very easy access to the water as well.

  The yurts are your basic state park round dome with sleeping arrangements for up to 5 people. It has a table, chairs, and indoor heat.

  Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. There is a park store that has basic essentials and the ability to buy wood.

  During the spring, the wind can be pretty intense so beware if you are tent camping.

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  Stephanie Z.

  Legend

  

  Jun. 21, 2019

  Dairy Creek East - L L Stub Stewart State Park — L.L. Stub Stewart State Park

  A Pretty Boring Campsite at a Great Park

  The Dairy Creek Campground at Stub Stewart is a two loop campground. The sites are spacious, but there isn't much character.  The East loop is pretty much an open field. The west loop has a few more trees but still not much privacy or space between sites. 

  Dairy Creek is clean and well maintained, and has great access to the trails and disc golf around the park. If you're in an RV this is a good set up. If you're camping with kids, there's a play area here.

  There are a few "walk in" sites where you don't park your car next to your tent, but rather in the parking lot next to the grassy area where the open tent sites are. If you're looking for a better tent camping experience that actually feels like it's in the woods, you're better off going to the hike in campground in the park.

  The loops are big and there is parking near the bathroom. This is great if you don't want to walk a long way, but it's bad if you've got the campsite near the bathroom with all the cars coming and going.

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  Robert D.

  Legend

  

  Jul. 10, 2021

  Big Buck Campground

  A free nice campground to stay at for 10 days.

  We camped here again in July. Drive 6 miles up a paved road then 1/2 mile on a dirt road. Spent 5 days in spots RV1 and RV2. They were doing some log pickup close to our spot so during the day it was sort of noisy but after 3PM things got really quiet and peaceful. Trees were very plentiful and keep us cool during the 90* days. We went up the hill to tent site#13 where there was water, but you had to pump your own. The water was very clean and tasty. They had 2 buildings that had pit toilets and 1 port-potty by the day use area by us. We walked a trail beside the day use area that went for about 1.5 miles by on of the creeks. There were many other roads that went to other trails that were longer. All was very quiet except for the cars, trucks and Jeeps that sped down the road by our camp going to the trail to the right from 7PM until 1AM. I have no idea why they were here at all because they we not camping here and drove very fast for a gravel road. Be advised even though there are 15 camp sites only(2) RV-1 and RV-2 are actually designated for motorhomes and travel trailers under 32 feet in length. Most all other sites are up a steep road but can accommodate very small RV's but mostly tent camping area. Little to no cell service right at the base of the campground. Just a 1/2 mile back to the asphalt road there is 1 bar at the very least. This campground is 6 miles up a small paved road from Grand Ronde then a half mile on a gravel road in a heavily wooded area to the first RV camp site#1 and#2.

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  Denny B.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 17, 2019

  Cape Lookout State Park Campground

  All Around Great

  This was my first visit to Cape Lookout, or camping on the Oregon coast, for that matter. The RV sites are separated from the tent sites, which is nice. Most of the tent sites are fairly open, some of them have more privacy, but all of them are very green and incredibly close to the beach while still being somewhat protected from the wind coming off of the ocean.

  Bathrooms were relatively clean, though you always have someone emptying all of their camp trash in the bathroom trash can (pizza boxes? Really?) so it's hard to keep up. Staff were knowledgeable and helpful. 

  A truly beautiful place.

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  Ashley Y.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 20, 2017

  Camp Wilkerson

  Stayed with the Scouts

  We stayed here as part of a camping trip for my son's cubscout troop. It seemed like a moderately used small campground at the time. My visit was a year ago. They have a large shelter used for weddings. Adirondacks that didn't seem used much, a tent camping area and cabins. We tent camped. They also have restrooms that have since been updated since my initial visit. It's a decent basic campground with a small stream running through it.

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  Polly B.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 6, 2021

  Astoria-Warrenton-Seaside KOA

  Sites well-maintained

  Sites are well maintained. The tent sites are not drive up, however they could have easily made this possibly, it just makes camping more inconvenient if you are not intending to backpack/hike to your site. The spigot could have easily been placed closer to the sites as well, but is at the parking area a small hike up the hill from the tent sites. The tent sites have wooden platforms which is nice as far as flat surface goes, however wood is harder than the ground would be, so camping pads/air mattresses etc are definitely necessary. Amenities are well-maintained and included in the cost of your site which is nice.

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  Nathaniel O.

  Scout

  

  Apr. 28, 2021

  L.L. Stub Stewart State Park Campground

  Great camping has everything.

  Always tent sites.

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  Laura K.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 20, 2020

  Cape Lookout State Park Campground

  Lush Forest, Gorgeous Beach, Beautiful Hiking

  Consider choosing a campsite in the wooded areas.  The sites near the ocean are in the hot sun.  Full hookups Of course are nice, even if you are in a tent.  Restrooms have running water and we’re kept very clean by the park staff.  We camped in a tent in August, but it was still quite cold at night.  A lack of privacy bothered us, but we were gone most of the day.  Lots of folks riding bikes, flying kites, walking on the beautiful trails on Cape Lookout.  We definitely will go back again.

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  Spencer C.

  Traveler

  

  Jan. 5, 2015

  Tillamook State Forest Nehalem Falls Campground

  Nice quiet camping next to a river

  This is Nehalem Falls Campground, site T3. It's one of six walk-in tent sites at this campground in the Tillamook National Forest. You park the car about 50 feet away and bring your gear in. The campground also has about ten car camping sites and two group sites (the only ones that can be reserved). The tent sites are very private and right on the Nehalem River which is warm enough to swim in.

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  Ashley W.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 14, 2019

  Kampers West RV Park

  Clam digging camping!

  We’ve stayed here many times and if you’re planning to fish, crab, or dig clams at the coast this is the best place! They have a wonderful cleaning station, clean hot showers and RV and tent sites as well as a few small cabins. The tent sites are all on grass and back up to a stream. They even have a little camp store where we bought flour and seasonings to fry our clams at camp!

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  Nicole H.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 4, 2021

  Klaskanine River RV Park

  Basic accommodations

  Friendly enough owner. Showers and bathroom needs updated. Have to pay for showers. Nice field for tent camping and creek in the back.

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  Judy T.

  Legend

  

  May. 25, 2021

  Cape Lookout State Park Campground

  Oregon state park campground near the Pacific Ocean

  We happened to be on the Oregon Coast on a Friday night during nice spring weather. The website said there were still a few sites left so we drove there to secure one. It is best to reserve a site but we never do so you can still get a site the day of if you don’t have a reserved site and there are unclaimed sites.

  Our site was 65, a tent site, in the full sun near the bathrooms. There are bushes that obscure your next door neighbors but you can see the ones across the road. We could hear the roar of the ocean but it lulled us to sleep. There are trails to the sandy beach.

  We paid $21 for a tent site during the off season.

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  Charlott K.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 14, 2021

  Barview Jetty County Campground

  Nice

  Camped in tent site near beach then had to move to rv site

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  Kelsey W.

  Guide

  

  May. 19, 2018

  Tillamook State Forest Nehalem Falls Campground

  Lovely place

  Beautiful area, very quiet, walk in tent sites were easy access, host was lovely.

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  Rick A.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 19, 2021

  Fort Stevens State Park Campground

  OMG, how could you possibly go wrong?

  By far, the most excellent Oregon coast campground. You really couldn't ask for more. Absolutely excellent facilities; flush toilets, hot showers, 7 miles of bicycle trails, geocaching, hiking, razor claiming, beach combing. Have both RVd and tent camped here since 2004. Zero complaints! Yurts, cabins, tent and RV sites. It's absolutely huge. The beach, a large beautiful lake stocked with trout, hiking. You really can't go wrong. Highly recommend Fort stevens.

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  Sandy R.

  Traveler

  

  Jan. 2, 2022

  Nehalem Bay State Park Campground

  Peaceful

  Tent camping. Made reservation for my visit as it's a popular place. Quiet, paved parking pads so look at site photos to see if enough room for your tent size. Be ready to climb the dunes for a breathtaking view

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  Angela W.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 22, 2021

  Sea Ranch Resort

  Convenient

  This location was convenient for what I needed in a pinch! First come sites available late at night. Tent site was small but workable.

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  Alex E.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 31, 2024

  Lincoln City KOA

  Very clean and hostis friendly!

  Stayed 3 nights and the host allowed us to park 2 cars on a tent site. Facilities are clean and showers are hot and free

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  Alicia F.

  Legend

  

  May. 7, 2020

  Sea Ranch Resort

  Great spot to stay in Cannon Beach

  This is a great campground to stay at if you’re visiting Cannon Beach and nicely centrally located along the coast to visit the surrounding areas. You can walk into town (2.5 blocks) and the spaces are very green with picnic tables at each. Good size spots, not super spacious but good size flat spaces. There are RV(12’-40’)/Tent sites as well as various size cabins. They also have a general store and coffee bar. During the summer they have various horse 🐴 rides along the beach including night rides.

  Full Hook-Up $62.00/night Water and Electric $57.00/night Tent Site $45.00/night Small Park Cabins $105.00/night (sleeps 2) Large Park Cabins $120.00/night (sleeps 3)

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  john G.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 16, 2021

  Cape Disappointment State Park Campground

  Beautiful place

  Nice and clean flat tent sites with grass. Lots of wildlife had a visit from a family of raccoons and deer. Lovely views of the ocean.

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  Logan S.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 16, 2021

  Skamokawa Vista Park

  Beach Access

  Beautiful access to the beach. Large tent sites. Area is very clean. Reservations are easy and the host asks what form of payment we would prefer. Very professional.

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  Danielle E.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 25, 2019

  Twins Ranch LLC

  Great for the price

  Unique, convenient and affordable. If you’re looking to tent camp, it’s a wide open field with approx 20 sites. They also offer covered wagons which sleep 4 for $45 and is the reason I bumped this rating from a 3 to a 4-star; it’s unique!

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  Erin P.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 6, 2017

  L.L. Stub Stewart State Park Campground

  Closest campsite to Portland

  Went tent camping. Was expecting a bit more of a campsite, but it was just a big field with everybody together. No privacy or trees even blocking other campsites. Not suitable for more than 1 tent or groups. Bathrooms okay, and water was close so thats a plus. Would only stay again if desperate.

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  Erin P.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 12, 2017

  Dairy Creek East - L L Stub Stewart State Park — L.L. Stub Stewart State Park

  Big field with little privacy

  I was unimpressed. Okay local if you need to camp in Portland. Not so nice bathrooms. Tent camping was in a big field with weird gravel bits that got louder in the morning. No barriers between campsites. I would pass and find a nicer place to pitch your te t

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  Don H.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 12, 2020

  Camp Wilkerson

  Great group camping for multi-families

  Great camping if you go in groups. The tent camping area actually leaves a lot to be desired. The group camping areas have lean to that can accommodate many people in the bunks. We brought a pop up camper and was able to get it set up nicely. Water and toilets are available.

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  Nicole R.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 11, 2018

  Cape Lookout State Park Campground

  Sweet hike out of the Cape!

  Went tent camping here in summer just for the hike out on cape Lookout. Made in with two kids and dog in about two hours and did some whale watching for about 20-30 mins. The views are spectacular from the Cape. We would definitely hike/camp here again as it was great location for some peace and adventure.