Camping for swimming in Oregon
184 camps in Oregon that list swimming 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 swimming
- Around Crescent Lake32 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Prospect20 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Mount Hood Villages18 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Cascadia15 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Sumpter13 camps for swimming within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Oregon are good for swimming?
184 camps that list swimming or mention it in their description; 10 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, 88% also offer fishing, 85% also offer hiking, 76% also offer boating & paddling.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open swimming in OregonThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Mcnary Beach - Sockeye Shelter (Or)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalMcNary Beach is located on Lake Wallula just upstream of McNary Lock and Dam in eastern Oregon on the Mid-Columbia River.
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Clackamas LakeFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalClackamas Lake Campground is a great camping destination, especially when nearby Timothy Lake sites are full. The lake is small and shallow. The facility is located in the Clackamas Lake…
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Diamond LakeFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalMeandering along most of the east shore of the mile-high Diamond Lake, this large campground boasts spectacular views of both Mount Bailey and Mount Thielsen, and offers visitors abundant…
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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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Aspen Point (Lake Of The Woods, Or)Federal campground · Reservable · Cell signalAspen Point, located on the banks of scenic Lake of the Woods, is a single-loop campground that offers visitors opportunities to experience both the serene and wild aspects of south central…
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Crane Prairie CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalCrane Prairie Campground is located on the east shore of its namesake reservoir on Deschutes National Forest just off the scenic Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway. Crane Prairie Reservoir offers a…
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BlackberryFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBlackberry Campground is perched on a heavily wooded bluff overlooking the Alsea River. The well-maintained campground offers plenty of fishing opportunities, including crawfishing.…
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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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Free camps for swimming
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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Elderberry Flat CampgroundFederal campground · Free · No cell signalElderberry Flat Campground provides 11 campsites along the tranquil and beautiful West Fork of Evans Creek, a tributary to the famous Rogue River. There is a paved road that provides easy…
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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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Scott Creek Campground is located 50 minutes southwest of Chemult, Oregon. This site lies off the beaten path and is an ideal camping destination if you want to relax in a serene and remote…
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