Camping for climbing in Oregon
22 camps in Oregon that list climbing 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 83°F and lows near 50°F.
Best areas for climbing
- Around Mount Hood Villages5 camps for climbing within 25 miles
- Around Warm Springs4 camps for climbing within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Oregon are good for climbing?
22 camps that list climbing or mention it in their description; 4 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 83°F and lows near 50°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 95% also offer hiking, 77% also offer fishing, 68% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open climbing in OregonThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Tilly Jane Guard StationFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalTilly Jane Guard Station is an ideal getaway for individuals and families who enjoy the great outdoors in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. It is one of the oldest structures on Mt. Hood and…
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Indian Ridge LookoutFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThe Indian Ridge Lookout sits at an elevation of 5,405 feet in the Willamette National Forest.
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Birch Creek Historic RanchFederal campground · Free · No cell signalNestled among cream and chocolate colored hills, barren red cliffs, and towering rock spires lays a secret oasis: the Birch Creek Historic Ranch. Established in the early 1900s, the…
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Deer Flat Group Site (Horseshoe Bend Campground)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalDeer Flat Group Campground is situated in a stand of old growth Douglas fir, sugar pine and deciduous trees, near the banks of the scenic North Umpqua River. The campground offers a perfect…
View camp →- Fourmile Lake CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Sky Lakes Wilderness occupies the crest of the High Cascades, extending south from the boundary of Crater Lake National Park to Fourmile Lake. The wilderness has gentle, densely forested…
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Shady Grove Picnic AreaFederal campground · Free · Cell signalThis cozy day use area is situated between State highway 19 and the John Day River. A shady grove of cottonwoods provides a cool sojourn in the hot summer months.
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South Shore Group SitesFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signalHaystack South Shore Group Campground is the only group campground on Haystack Reservoir. Each of the two campsites holds up to 50 people. This is a year-round facility ideal for large…
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Pickett Butte LookoutFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalPerched atop Pickett Butte at an elevation of 3,200 feet, this lookout offers visitors a unique lodging experience in Umpqua National Forest in southwest Oregon.
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Free camps for climbing
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…
View camp →- Shady Grove Picnic AreaFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
This cozy day use area is situated between State highway 19 and the John Day River. A shady grove of cottonwoods provides a cool sojourn in the hot summer months.
View camp → - Birch Creek Historic RanchFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
Nestled among cream and chocolate colored hills, barren red cliffs, and towering rock spires lays a secret oasis: the Birch Creek Historic Ranch. Established in the early 1900s, the…
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