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Camping for boating and paddling in Oregon
301 camps in Oregon that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description. 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 79°F and lows near 49°F.
Best areas for boating and paddling
- Around Crescent Lake51 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Detroit48 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Black Butte Ranch34 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Sumpter16 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
- Around Waldport15 camps for boating and paddling within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Oregon are good for boating and paddling?
301 camps that list boating and paddling or mention it in their description; 13 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
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 79°F and lows near 49°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 84% also offer fishing, 72% also offer hiking, 52% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open boating & paddling in OregonThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Contorta Flat CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalContorta Flat is an isolated, hidden gem on the far side of Crescent Lake at the top of the Willamette Pass. There are excellent tent sites right on the lake as well as many sites that are…
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Still CreekFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalStill Creek Campground lies in the shadows of majestic Mt. Hood, in Oregon's Mt. Hood National Forest. It is one of the closest campgrounds to the mountain, and offers access to a variety…
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Clear Lake (Or)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalClear Lake Campground is a shady outdoor paradise ON Clear Lake in the mountains of northern Oregon. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing, swimming and sailing on the lake, and hiking and…
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DeltaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalKnown for its access to rafting and drift boat fishing on the McKenzie River, Delta campground, located along a portion of the West Cascades National Scenic Byway, is one of the largest and…
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Crescent Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalCrescent Lake Campground is located on a hill overlooking beautiful Crescent Lake in Deschutes National Forest. It offers visitors the opportunity to experience the beauty and recreational…
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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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Bull Bend CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBull Bend is located along the Deschutes River just below the Wickiup Reservoir Dam.
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Bunker Hill CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThis campground clings to the northwest shore of Lemolo Lake beneath the heavily wooded Bunker Hill. Bald eagles often soar above the lodgepole pine forest. Bunker Hill Campground is…
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Free camps for boating and paddling
Reynolds Pond Recreation SiteFederal campground · Free · Cell signalAn oasis sits just east of Bend: a small 12-acre pond surrounded by old juniper and dusty trails. Tall willow and cattails offer a lush green vista in a sea of desert brown. Visitors can…
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Jordan Craters Area Of Environmental ConcernFederal campground · Free · Cell signalJordan Craters is a volcanic field, covering 27 square miles with olivine basalt. This otherworldly scene is the result of lava flow that occurred in two main phases, both less than 30,000…
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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…
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Priest Hole Recreation SiteFederal campground · Free · No cell signalPriest Hole contains 14 drive-in campsites with fire rings and picnic tables including one group site. An area in the northwest corner of the recreation site is designated for walk-in…
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