Camping for fishing in Oregon
428 camps in Oregon that list fishing 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 fishing
- Around Crescent Lake60 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Idanha55 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Mount Hood Villages42 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Sumpter22 camps for fishing within 25 miles
- Around Running Y Ranch17 camps for fishing within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Oregon are good for fishing?
428 camps that list fishing or mention it in their description; 32 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, 76% also offer hiking, 59% also offer boating & paddling, 53% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open fishing in OregonThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
TollgateFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalTollgate Campground is one of the most convenient to Portland, making it a great headquarters for exploring the Mt. Hood area. It stands in the southwestern shadow of Oregon's highest…
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Chimney Rock CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signalAlong the Chimney Rock segment of Central Oregon's Crooked Wild and Scenic River, Chimney Rock campground offers a relaxing woodland setting amongst Western Juniper trees and beneath…
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Trout Creek CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signalFeaturing a boat launch, a seasonal ranger station and trailhead, Trout Creek campground offers 21 campsites and three group-use campsites along the Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River.…
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Alder DuneFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalAlder Dune Campground sits in a lush coastal forest between Alder and Dune Lakes in western Oregon.
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Elk Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalElk Lake Campground is located on the north end of Elk Lake along the Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway.
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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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Three Creeks Meadow Horse CampFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalThree Creeks Meadow Horse Camp is one of four facilities located near Three Creeks Lake and the designated horse camp for the Three Creeks area. Located on the edge of a large meadow it…
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Chickahominy Recreation SiteFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signalOne of Eastern Oregon's most popular fishing spots, Chickahominy Reservoir was first stocked with rainbow trout in the summer of 1967. It is still stocked once or twice a year with…
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Free camps for fishing
- Big Creek Meadows CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
Big Creek Campground is small and increasingly popular with OHV recreationists, located just off the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway. It also provides access into the North Fork John Day…
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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…
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…
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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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