Camping season is back! If you’ve spent the winter indoors and are itching to get outside and enjoy the Pacific Northwest, there are plenty of beautiful campgrounds to choose from. From camp sites along the Oregon coast to down the Columbia River Gorge, here are a few great places for tent camping, RV camping and more.
Camping at The Oregon Coast
Nehalem Bay
This beautiful campground is located on a 4 mile sandpit. The campground itself is just a sand dune away from the beach. Whether you want to pitch a tent, or rent one of the 18 yurts onsite, you can’t go wrong with Nehalem Bay. The campground also features 17 campsites that are available for campers who want to bring their horses and enjoy some time outdoors. Learn more about Nehalem Bay Campground here.
Tillicum Beach Campground
If you’re looking for a campsite with a beautiful view of the ocean, look no further. Located just 4 miles north of Yachats, Tillicum Beach Campground hosts 61 campsites with beachfront views. Tillicum Beach is a popular spot for whale watching, surfing and more. The campground has 18 sites with water and electricity hookups and tends to be very popular in the summer, so making reservations in advance is a great idea. Learn more about Tillicum Beach Campground here.
Sunset Bay State Park
Sunset Bay State Park is located just outside Coos Bay, Oregon and the views are outstanding. If you’re looking for a picturesque place to camp, definitely check out Sunset Bay State Park. The campground not only has sites for tent camping and RV camping, but also features pet-friendly yurts that you can rent by the night! Visit nearby Shore Acres and Cape Arago for beautiful hiking trails or practice your swing at the public golf course. Learn more about Sunset Bay State Park here.
Camping Near Portland
Champoeg State Heritage Area
This state park located between Newberg and St.Paul offers year-round RV camping as well as campsites with yurts and cabins available. Pack up your bikes and enjoy the 4 miles of paved bike trails, check out the 18-hole disc golf course, or visit the fishing dock located along the Willamette River. Learn more about Champoeg State Heritage Area here.
Silver Falls State Park
If you’ve never walked behind a waterfall and felt the fresh Pacific Northwest water hit your skin, you’re truly missing out. Silver Falls State Park showcases a beautiful 177-foot waterfall with a trail that allows you to walk directly behind the falls. Silver Falls State Park offers 48 campsites with electrical and water hookups (18 of which are open year-round), as well as 43 tent sites and 14 cabins. If you’re looking for horse camping, Silver Falls State Park has 5 campsites with horse stalls that are open from May to October. Learn more about Silver Falls State Park here.
Camping Near Mt.Hood
Meditation Point Campground – Timothy Lake
This quaint, unique campground is perfect for those who truly enjoy exploring the outdoors. The campground can only be accessed by boat, bike or hiking trail. There are 7 campsites in total equipped for tent camping only. Enjoy the beautiful views of Timothy Lake with 5 of your closest friends (campsites are limited to 6 people per site). Camping is just $10 a night for a primitive site. Meditation Point will open back up for the season on May 26, 2023. Learn more about Meditation Point Campground here.
Trillium Lake
Trillium Lake is truly one of the most beautiful views in Oregon. At this campground, you can wake up to a beautiful view of Mt.Hood reflecting on the water of Trillium Lake. Swim, fish, sunbathe or paddleboard in the beautiful 63-acre lake all while taking in the gorgeous view of Mt.Hood. The campground has dozens of single-family and double-family campsites suited for both tent and RV camping. This campsite is pretty popular among Oregonians, and is only open for certain months of the year, so make your reservations as far in advance as possible! The campground is set to open back up for the season on May 26, 2023 if snow conditions allow. Learn more about Trillium Lake Campground here.
Columbia River Gorge Camping
Memaloose State Park
There are no shortages of beautiful locations and views along the Columbia River Gorge. Memaloose State Park, located 11 miles west of The Dalles, hosts over 100 campsites for you to enjoy during spring through early fall. Enjoy the beautiful blooming wildflowers during the spring and take in the incredible celestial views at night. Memaloose has 43 full hookup sites and 66 tent sites. Learn more about Memaloose State Park Campground here.
Viento State Park
This year-round campsite nestled in the Columbia River Gorge offers 56 electrical sites with water as well as 18 tent sites with water nearby. Enjoy the nearby hiking trails which lead you to a handful of small streams and the Columbia River. This area is known for being one of the best spots for windsurfing and paddle boarding in the Gorge. Learn more about Viento State Park Campground here.
Panther Creek
This campground has both reserved sites as well as first-come-first-served sites from spring until early fall. The campground is walking distance to Panther Creek, and is just four miles from the beautiful Panther Creek Falls. There are 31 campsites total, with a handful of premium sites that are creekside. Tent, trailer and RV parking spots are available! Learn more about Panther Creek Campground here.
