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Camping in Oregon
2,116 places to camp in Oregon: 807 national forest and federal campgrounds, 24 state park campgrounds, 405 free dispersed and primitive spots, 880 private campgrounds and RV parks. The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 81°F and lows near 51°F.
Best areas to camp
- Around Mount Hood Villages180 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around Sunriver157 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around Wasco141 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around Prospect117 camps in the area within 25 miles
- Around Idanha103 camps in the area within 25 miles
Questions
When is the best time to camp in Oregon?
The best camping months are Jun–Sep, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 81°F and lows near 51°F.
Is there free camping in Oregon?
Yes: 495 free or dispersed spots, mostly on national forest and BLM land.
Will I have cell signal camping in Oregon?
At about 69% of camps, at least one carrier has 4G or better (FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous). Plan for no signal on trails.
Where are the darkest skies for camping in Oregon?
1,503 camps sit under the darkest skies (class 1–2). See the stargazing page.
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Open Oregon in Find campsThis week's picks
A different handful each week. Tap a camp to see it from above, check the weather and plan the drive.
South ShoreFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSouth Shore Campground is located along Suttle Lake, shaded by Douglas fir and Ponderosa pine. One section of the camp sits on the shoreline, while the other is nestled on a hillside.
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Crane Prairie CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalCrane Prairie Campground is located on the east shore of its namesake reservoir on Deschutes National Forest just off the scenic Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway. Crane Prairie Reservoir offers a…
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Cultus Corral Horse CampFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalLocated just a short distance from Cultus Creek, the Cultus Corral Horse Camp is designed for horse campers who wish to visit the Cascade Lakes area.
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Spillway Park - Chinook Shelter (Or)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSpillway Park is located on Lake Umatilla just downstream of McNary Lock and Dam in eastern Oregon on the Mid-Columbia River.
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Susan Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalReservations must be made 1-day prior to arrival.
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Sunset Cove CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalLocated next to Odell Lake, Sunset Cove Campground is in the midst of sparkling lakes, tranquil streams and nearby scenic peaks that provide visitors with the perfect backdrop for fishing…
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Smiling River CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalNestled in Deschutes National Forest, Smiling River Campground offers visitors some of the most stunning scenery in central Oregon
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Congo GulchFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalCongo Gulch is an old Forest Service cabin that allows guests to relax in the outdoors and step back in time to when the cabin was used during bygone gold mining days. It is part of the…
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Free camping in Oregon
495 spots cost nothing: dispersed sites on national forest and BLM land and free campgrounds. Most have no water or toilets, and stays are usually limited to 14 days.
Three ForksFederal campground · Free · No cell signalOne of the most remote locations in Oregon, the Three Forks Recreation Site offers camping, fishing, swimming, and boating opportunities in the canyonland confluence of the [North Fork…
View camp →- Box Canyon Horse CampFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
Box Canyon Horse Camp is a primitive campground developed to provide access for equestrians to both wilderness and undeveloped roadless areas west of the Cascade crest. Groves of conifers…
View camp → - Mud Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Located 35 minutes northeast of Lakeview, Oregon, Mud Creek campground is a quiet campground with seven spacious sites among ponderosa and lodgepole pines, as well as some aspens and…
View camp → - Divide Well CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Divide Well Campground is a remote site with a rustic look. It is situated in an meadow with scattered ponderosa pine and denser fir along the campground edges. Divide Well is a popular…
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