Dark-sky camping in Oregon
1,503 camps in Oregon under the darkest skies (class 1–2 on our 9-step scale, from NASA night-lights).
Best areas for stargazing
- Around Crescent Lake148 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Tygh Valley135 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Prospect117 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Black Butte Ranch112 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
- Around Pine Grove88 camps for stargazing within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Oregon are good for stargazing?
1,503 camps under the darkest skies (class 1–2 on our 9-step scale, from NASA night-lights); 451 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 81°F and lows near 50°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 28% also offer hiking, 25% also offer fishing, 17% also offer wildlife & birding.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open stargazing in OregonThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Fourmile Lake CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalFourmile Lake is located off Highway 140 near Lake of the Woods. The campground and day use area is at the southern end of Sky Lakes Wilderness area. This rustic campground with few…
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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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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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Anthony LakeFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalAt an elevation of 7,100 feet, this campground keeps cool in the summertime heat. The sites sit among boulders and mixed conifers on a bluff over Anthony Lake. For questions for Anthony…
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Fish Lake CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signalFish Lake Campground is located on the flanks of Steens Mountain, within the [Steens Mountain Cooperative Management and Protective…
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Thielsen View CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalIn the shadow of majestic Mount Bailey on the west shore of Diamond Lake, this campground takes its name from the view of the unforgettable peak of Mt. Thielsen. Thielsen View Campground is…
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Topsy CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signalLocated on the rugged shoreline of the newly restored Klamath River, the Topsy Campground provides a quiet location for relaxing camping, picnicking, fishing, and river boating. The area is…
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East Lemolo CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalEast Lemolo is on the banks of Lemolo Lake, the highest reservoir on the North Umpqua River at an elevation of 4,150 feet.
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Free camps for stargazing
- Moss Meadows Horse CampFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Located 40 minutes south of Paisley, Oregon, this rustic horse camp affords pretty views of Steens Mountain and Mount Shasta. There is one vaulted toilet and four campsites, each with a…
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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…
View camp →- North Fork Catherine Creek CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signal
The North Fork Catherine Creek Campground is a unique facility since the campsites are spread out for over 1 mile beginning at the Buck Creek road up to the [North Fork Catherine Creek…
View camp → - Camp II OHV Staging AreaFederal campground · Free · Cell signal
Provides camping and parking for access to the:
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