Dispersed camping in Oregon

Overview Perched atop the edge of a rocky cliff in the Umpqua National Forest, Acker Rock Lookout offers visitors a unique lodging experience with spectacular panoramic views of the South Umpqua watershed in southwest Oregon. Still used in active fire detection today, the lookout was placed on the rocky cli

Acorn Woman Lakes is one of more popular areas in the Applegate Recreation Area! If you want to get away from it all and really enjoy the beauty of southwest Oregon, Acorn Woman Lakes is the ideal opportunity for that. The air is clean and the water fresh,and at night, the stars are bright! Hiking and fishing

Acorn Woman Peak Lookout was constructed in 1942. It is an L-4 style cabin, and is on the National Historic Site Registry. The lookout is constructed with glass windows on all sides, providing visitors with an unparalleled view of the steep drop-offs and breathtaking views of the rugged Siskiyou Mountains. This hist

Overview Alder Dune Campground sits in a lush coastal forest between Alder and Dune Lakes in western Oregon. The campground, in the Central Coast Ranger District, boasts 39 campsites with privacy created by walls of beautiful native shrubbery. Recreation The quiet ambiance at the campground

This small, rustic site is right on the side of the historic McKenzie Pass Highway. Surrounded by towering Douglas fir trees, this is a perfect spot to be on a warm day. Access to Linton Lake Trailhead &n

Located south of Bridge Creek Wilderness , Allen Creek Horse Camp sits among large ponderosa pine trees and along the creek that feeds Allen Creek Reservoir. There are five campsites which are currently maint

Like the other campgrounds on the Metolius, Allen Springs is located amongst towering Ponderosa Pines, on a turn of the Metolius River that broadens the river view. Most of the campsites are better suited to tents rather than RV's. Find a map of this campground

High on Mount Hood, near the headwaters of the Salmon River, the Alpine Campground is the highest on the Forest. Snow can be present in mid-summer. This campground offers excellent acess to nearby Timberline Lodge and many hiking and mountain biking trails as well as the town of Government Camp below it.

Overview While Steens Mountain looms to the west, the shimmering salt flats of the Alvord Desert unfold to the east. Tens of thousands of years ago, a lake almost 200 feet deep covered the Alvord Desert and extended southward into Nevada. The old shoreline forms terraces along the edge of the valley, and dee

The campground is located just above the day-use area and boat ramp for Antelope Flat Reservoir , and is situated among large ponderosa pines which provide a quiet and scenic setting for forest visitors. O

Overview At 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 Lake, Grande Ronde Lake, Mud Lake, Peavey Cabin, and Anthony Lake Guard Station call (541) 894-2332

Overview Antlers Guard Station was built in 1935 for the fire crews who patrolled Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The Forest Roads were not yet well developed, and it was impractical for crews to travel daily between the remote parts of the forest and the ranger station. The Civilian Conservation Corps built

Camp right along the bank of the Wild and Scenic North Umpqua at this secluded spot located at the confluence of Apple and Panther Creeks. Deep pools and steady riffles offer anglers diverse fishing opportunities with easy access to wade-able areas. Facilities 7 campsites with picnic tables and fi

Archie Knowles campground is located beside Highway 126 among Douglas fir, spruce and huckleberry. Knowles Creek flows gently beside the campgrounds.

Tucked into a forest of mixed conifers and hardwoods, Ash Flat Campground provides shaded campsites for a relaxed getaway any time of the year. Beaches and beautiful downstream views courtesy of the South Umpqua River are just a few seconds away, so bring your bathing suits! Campground sits at 1,500 feet

Overview Historic Aspen Cabin is nestled in a forest of fir, pine, and aspen, and provides an ideal setting for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in the Fremont-Winema National Forest. It was built in 1930 and originally used as an administrative cabin and fire guard station by U.S. Forest Service emplo

Overview Aspen 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 Oregon. Visitors enjoy hiking on trails leading into towering conifer forests or paddling a canoe alon

Badger Lake Campground is adjacent to Badger Lake and one of the major portals to the Badger Creek Wilderness. It's a rough drive to the campground, but campers are rewarded with a beautiful lake and access to the Badger Creek Wilderness

The Ripplebrook Camp Store seasonally offers camping supplies, food, maps, and souvenirs to forest visitors. The store is located about 0.7 miles from the Ripplebrook Campground near the junction of Highway 224 and Forest Road 46. The store was heavily damaged in the 2020 Riverside Fire, but is

Baker Beach Campground features four rustic campsites with tables and fire rings, and limited facilities for horses. This campground has no electrical, water, or sewer hookups. Trails lead from the area to the beach (to the west) and to Lily Lake (to the east) and both can

Overview Bald Butte Lookout is perched atop the windy summit of Bald Butte in the Fremont-Winema National Forest in south-central Oregon. It is surrounded by forested hillsides and expansive views. The lookout was built in 1931 and served as a Forest Service fire detection site for over 50 years. It

Overview Bald Knob Lookout is perched atop Bald Knob at an elevation of 3,630 feet in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. The lookout offers visitors a unique lodging experience and panoramic views of the surrounding area. Originally developed in 1931 as a lookout site, Bald Knob served as an A

Located along the Historic Barlow Road near the Barlow Creek.

This campground is surprisingly quiet and serene as it sits nestled among some large ponderosa pine trees just a few miles from the main highway. It also hosts the trailhead for Barnhouse Trail (#813) locate