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Camping near hiking trails in Oregon

756 camps in Oregon within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking. 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.

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756camps for hiking
113free or dispersed
193reservable
325trails near camps
Jun–Sepbest months

Trails with the most camps nearby

TrailLengthCamps nearbyClosest camp
South Sister Climber6.0 mi22Dispersed site #1 · 19 mi SW of Sisters · 0.1 mi
East Metolius River Trail9.8 mi17Pioneer Ford Campground · 0.0 mi
West Metolius River Trail8.5 mi17Camp Sherman Campground · 0.0 mi
South Twin Lake1.6 mi10South Twin Lake Campground · 0.0 mi
Twin Lake1.4 mi10Campsite · 14 mi W of La Pine · 0.0 mi
Dwarf Missletoe Interpretive0.4 mi10North Twin Lake Campground · 0.0 mi
Suttle Lake Loop3.5 mi9South Shore · 0.0 mi
Lagoon Trail0.6 mi9Lagoon Campground · 0.0 mi
Fish Lake3.9 mi8Doe Point Campground #23 · 0.0 mi
Camp Sherman "H"2.3 mi8Camp Sherman Campground · 0.3 mi

Best areas for hiking

  1. Around Sunriver124 camps for hiking within 25 miles
  2. Around Crescent Lake74 camps for hiking within 25 miles
  3. Around Black Butte Ranch71 camps for hiking within 25 miles
  4. Around Mount Hood Villages57 camps for hiking within 25 miles
  5. Around Prospect44 camps for hiking within 25 miles

Questions

How many campgrounds in Oregon are good for hiking?

756 camps within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking; 113 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, 46% also offer fishing, 33% also offer wildlife & birding, 32% also offer boating & paddling.

See them on the map

Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.

Open hiking in Oregon

This week's picks

A different handful each week.

  • Whispering Pines Horse CampFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Located eleven miles west of Sisters, Oregon, off Highway 242, Whispering Pine Horse Camp provides early season access to trails and is perfect for horse lovers who are visiting nearby…

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  • Stillwater CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 mi

    Stillwater Campground offers ten large, partially-shaded campsites along a placid stretch of the Lower Crooked Wild and Scenic River. Some pull-through campsites as well as day-use parking…

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  • Slide CreekFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal · Hiking trail 0.7 mi

    Slide Creek Campground is a unique camping destination just 50 miles from Eugene, Oregon. Located on the east bank of the Cougar Reservoir, it is known for handy access to boating and many…

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  • Hyatt Lake Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.2 mi

    Nestled high in the Cascade Mountains among towering firs and pines, the Hyatt Lake Recreation Area is located in the northern corner of Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument on the shores of…

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  • Frog LakeFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal

    Frog Lake Campground is a beautiful and somewhat rustic campground on Frog Lake. It provides access to enjoyable outdoor activities, including fishing and leisurely canoeing on the calm…

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  • French Pete CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal

    French Pete Campground sits at an elevation of 1,800 feet in the Willamette National Forest. This popular escape from summer heat is heavily shaded by a thick canopy of conifers. There are…

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  • Jack Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.3 mi

    Jack Creek Campground sits on Jack Creek and is located near a chain of campgrounds one right after another that dot the nearby Metolius River.

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  • Susan Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail at camp

    Reservations must be made 1-day prior to arrival.

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Free camps for hiking

  • Head O' Boulder Forest CampFederal campground · Free · Cell signal

    This rustic camp offers a few sites and is also a trailhead which accesses the [Vinegar Hill-Indian Rock Scenic Area](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/malheur/recarea/?recid=39908). From the…

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  • Lee Thomas CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal

    Located one hour 30 minutes southwest of Paisley, Oregon, Lee Thomas Campground is located right on the banks of the North Fork of the Wild and Scenic Sprague River. Lodgepole pine trees…

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  • Green Mountain CampgroundFederal campground · Free · Cell signal

    Featuring panoramic views of the lava flows, cinder cones, and the desert landscape of the Fort Rock and Christmas Valley area of central Oregon, the Green Mountain Campground offers a…

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  • Reynolds Pond Recreation SiteFederal campground · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail at camp

    An 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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