Silver Falls State Park

This was one of my favorite established campgrounds I stayed at on my roadtrip through Oregon. The big trees are perfect shade and beautiful. The roads are perfect for biking and there’s a bike trail in the campground that leads you straight to the park. Bathrooms and showers are clean and well taken care of. There is an incredible trash and recycling center at the front of the camper ground. Campsites can be decently close to one another, so not secluded but that wasn’t an issue for me. Obviously with family’s there’s going to be noise early in the morning and late at night so just be aware of that. But I didn’t mind, and wish I could have stayed here one more night. Something I was also pleasantly surprised by was how the trees blocked excessive heat. There was a heat wave going on during the time I was there but I didn’t have a problem at all here. It was such a relief.

General: Two loops with a mix of electric and non-electric sites plus cabins. 

Site Quality: All sites have paved, level camper pads, a picnic table, and a fire ring. Reasonable separation/privacy between sites, although you will see and hear your neighbors. 

Bath/Shower House: Bathrooms have been updated since our last visit six years ago. Automatic flush toilets and sinks. Soap dispensers and air dryers. They were clean. Showers are individual stalls with a bench and hooks for toiletries. The only thing missing was a garbage receptacle and there were signs indicating you needed to take your garbage out. I can only guess that previous campers abused the bathroom garbage, thus taking away the convenience for everyone else! 

Activities: Highlight for us is the Trail of Ten Falls which, as the name suggests, takes you past ten waterfalls. The entire trail is just over seven miles but there are shorter loop options. The best access is from the day-use area but you can get there from the campground to add mileage. Pets are not allowed on this trail. There are paved bike trails and other backcountry trails that allow dogs and horses. 

Our first visit to this state park was in 1990, and we returned in 1997 and 2017. We have loved it every time, even when it rains, as it does almost every time we visit!

This is a well-maintained, "polished" campground, perfect for first-time campers or if you're still needing some higher ammenities. They have the nicest camp bathrooms I have seen, and include showers with hot water. They have a self-service area for firewood, ice, and firestarters that you can pay for with card or cash (only up to $5 bills) and then grab what you need. The trash area has a large compactor with recycling and glass bins. 

Overall, it's enjoyable and provides a very comfortable camping experience. This is also a very family-friendly campsite, but that meant hearing screaming children well into 10 at night and early in the morning with little time to enjoy to sounds of being out in nature. Children would be riding their bikes up and down the campsite loop yelling and playing, again fine for family-friendly camping but not ideal if you're not there for that. 

We stayed at campsite 85 which had little privacy with the neighboring spot of 83. Would be a good spot for a family or group of friends to book out both spots for shared space. Not many trees in ideal spots if you're here during rainy season and need to tie up some shelter. There were ants all over the campsite but they didn't seem to be too much of an issue. A group of deer wandering down the camp road eating plants, seems undisturbed by the presence of humans. Also had a small skunk wander up to our trash bag and try to get in. 

This campground is an easy walking distance down a trail to access the trailheads, park, and lodge area (less than a mile). Your camp parking pass also doubles as a day pass to part at any of the surrounding spots in the park if you prefer to drive there.

Came to Silver Creek Falls fir 3 day family union, from Montana. Never seen such a beautiful area. Planning on coming back for a visit to relation and would love to camp fir a few days would like fees, length of time for tent area, shower, bathroom?

This campsite was spacious and a short 5-minute drive to the Trail of Ten Waterfalls hike. The park rangers are quite attentive and friendly. The bathrooms have outlets and are clean. They also have 3 showers, the shower head was interesting but gets the job done. Drivers must keep their cars on the driveways that are at each campsite but it was not an issue for us at all. Just a PSA. The only issue we encountered was raccoons. They didn't get into any of our stuff and were easily scared away, but even while talking by the fire at night, a couple of raccoons would join us. Harmless really. When we visited, there were a ton of families with children so it felt safe. We hiked the Trail of Ten Waterfalls but were told to do a loop for a bit of a shorter hike. (The full hike is about 8 miles, but the loop is about 6 miles where you get to see 7/10 waterfalls -- which are all so beautiful. We were told to do the hike in a clockwise direction. This allows hikers to go downstairs at the beginning of the trail instead of having to go up all of them towards the end of their long hike. I recommend stopping for a map of the trail to know which falls you are at. We enjoyed coffee, Italian soda, and huckleberry ice cream at the cafe next to the trailhead after our hike.

Rv sites were quite private for a state park. Loved that the campground was within walking distance of the Falls. Clean bathrooms, easy to use firewood and ice purchase and super friendly camp hosts

This is a beautiful campground with nice, shaded campsites. I was planning to stay a few days and hike to the waterfalls, but with an AQI in the unhealthy range, I will be leaving tomorrow. I hope I can get back here some day.

I was finally able to make it out to this spot. The sites were clean with plenty of restrooms and showers. There are a couple of loops with many sites. Reservations are recommended as the sites fill up fast. Keep an eye out for cancelations; that's how we managed to book our site. There is a nature loop in the campground and Ten Falls is down the street.

Great camping, lots of shade for tent campers. Flushing toilets, showers clean. Multiple camp host. Reserve a spot !

Very nice state park.

Came in to the campground and was able to find our campsite quickly. 5 minutes after we had parked, a very nice ranger stopped by and greeted us; asked us a couple of questions about our reservation, checked us in, and shared information about the campground. We purchased firewood using the automated pay machine. We visited the trail of ten falls starting at the South Falls Lodge, which is less than a 5 minute drive from the campus ground. Great visit, super quiet campground; lots of trees; make sure to reserve your site well in advance; this site is usually full. Water and power on our site. Clean bathrooms and showers.

Went in Winter and it was cold, wet and had surprise snow! Nice open spots, cute playground - showers and flush toilets. Dumps ration is a couple miles away. Great access to water falls.

Great park! Waterfalls were raging after all the storms!! Downside is that dogs are not allowed on the majority of the infamous Ten Falls loop.

Campsite had TONS of spots available when we were there (midweek during a storm) with no reservation needed.

Sites were good (only downside is very little privacy). Paid $19 for rent only site. Had electric/ water hook up sites too. Hot showers, clean bathrooms. Had picnic table & decent space. Had good cell service here but not in other parts of the park so download maps before you leave the campsite!

We stayed in the B loop since A loop is closed for winter. Campsites are well spaced and large. Campsite is an easy walk or short 2 minute drive to the south falls.

Big bang for the buck. Many trails, many waterfalls, well laid out so even though crowded you get to enjoy your space. Definite must see.

Very clean campground with good separation between sites. Clean and functional bathrooms with free showers and hot water, though the bathrooms are not heated. (Close the doors people!) It had recently rained a lot so there was some flooding, so those campsites were closed off.
No sewer hookups at the campsite. The free dump is by the Group Campground a couple of miles away. Otherwise there was 30&50 amp power along with water. Unique (to me) places to drain your dishwashing water, though these will not work for your RV grey water. The rangers I talked to were friendly and professional. There was AT&T cell service. Great hiking area. Not too many people, but it was mid November. Firewood available for $5. Each RV was paved(!), had a table and fire ring. Tents anew allowed in the Rv spot in winter as the tents only area was close. Then area is full of tall trees overhead and fairly open underneath. RV area (loop B) has fewer trees and more brush between campsites. Best spots are on the outside of the ring, but inside the ring are closer to the bathrooms. I’d happily stay here again!

Even though there were no signs about the specific campground, thankfully I bypassed the “closed”agent building and followed the signs to the campground. The host is very sweet and her voice calmed my nerves. The campground is well kept. You can purchase firewood from the host. The showers was ONG fantastic. The water got piping hot, just the way I like it! This is a busy area with many families. I had water and electrical hookups. I used my 110 volt cord. This is one of the best campgrounds I’ve stayed.

Went with my boyfriend and his dad on the weekend. It was busy but still a nice walk. Not too long.

We went to silver falls for a day trip it was nice we walked the mini hike

Standard campground with privacy surrounding the sites. We had a full hook up site and everything was great. The greater park is lovely and you can walk to the day use areas and other hikes from the camp ground but it adds on lots of time/miles. We had a dog so could only do the rim trail but that leads you up to the only swimmable falls in the park. Will for sure go back. 

The visitor center and day use area has great swimming and there is a concession stand as well.  Would frequent if I lived in the area.

The usual state park backdrop to park a car and pitch a tent. What this campground has going for it is the surrounding hiking trails, and its proximity to Silver Creek Falls. You have to drive from the campground to the actual waterfall hikes, but it's a great jumping-off point.

Ranger was super nice, campground is very clean even the bathrooms. Spots are pretty close together so you definitely hear your neighbors (we had a crying baby neighbo, not fun). Short walk to the creek and short drive to the main water fall hike

Because of its reputation and close proximity to Portland, Silver Falls gets a lot of visitors. Many of them are not experienced campers. So have a little patience with others if you decide to camp here.

It sure is pretty. The biggest downside is that dogs are not allowed on the main waterfall hike. But there is one beautiful falls--Upper North Falls--, a very short hike, where dogs can go.

If you want to camp in Oregon this is the place to go. There are several waterfalls and hiking trails. You can see wildlife and you can't beat the beauty. You can tent camp and they also have yurts.

Silver Falls is awesome to visit and the campground is great if you have the opporunity to stay for a day or two.

Beautifully forested and close to the waterfalls, the campground has all the features you could need.  Tent sites, rv sites, and cabins.  It's very popular and can sometimes be hard to find a reservation.

What a beautiful park and campground! The hiking is epic, campground is clean and has everything you could possibly need including clean bathrooms and showers, firewood, and water access. Can't wait to go back.

We stayed at site 73 which was semi private and close to the area where extra vehicles park. At this area was also access to the south falls trailhead. Which was nice for us to just walk from our campground to the falls. Heading towards the falls is a large area for picnicking and day use. The bathrooms at the campground were extremely clean and the showers were nice and warm. The sites are fairly close to one another. There is not a whole lot of privacy. But the campground was very quiet and calm being it was filled with campers. You can purchase firewood at the front of the campground for $5 through the kiosk. Since we visited the beginning of June we got temperatures ranging from 75-80F which felt not too bad in the woods. This campground is just 45 minutes from Abiqua falls which is where we hiked while staying here. This campground is really family friendly and easy access to hiking for the ten falls trail. The second night we stayed at site 53 (camper van) and it was much closer to the other sites. But it was also very close to the restroom which was great.

Wow! Wonderful wooded campground with trails and creeks throughout. Let’s be honest though, you come here for the hiking! Waterfalls galore and these are some of the best I’ve seen. Both South and North falls you can walk behind. Amazing.

Silver falls is one of my most favorite parks to explore. Of course the trail of ten falls is amazing, but the smaller trails around the campground are great too. We played in the creek, picked salmon berries and huckleberries. They have great bathrooms, but the showers weren’t open this time due to COVID and neither was programs. There was a skunk in camp the 2 nights we were there. Thankfully no spraying, but it was kind of sketchy LOL. Gorgeous park as always.

I went here for my BD a couple years ago.  We didn't camp here because my ex GF isn't into camping.  We stayed at the Oregon Garden.  This was my first time at both places.  As for Silver Falls, since this is The Dyrt, it is a very nice campground.  We were going to hike the upper fall loop but there was no parking.  She's not a big hiker either.  This was her second time.  What was supposed to be a 2 mile hike turned into a 7 mile Trail of Ten Falls.  She was a trooper and kept on going.  I think she was terrified but think she liked the scenery.