Doris Campground

Awesome place, saw lots of deer, bison, longhorns, elk, and even a few coyotes. No cell signal in the campground though.

This is my favorite campground ever! Here are the Top 10 reasons why I love this place so much:

1. The abundance of wildlife! While I was there, I saw longhorn steer, bison, deer, turkeys, turtles, and lots of birds. This refuge also supports elk, but I’ve never seen them here.

2. The abundance of lakes adds to its beautiful scenery. There are a total of 13 lakes within the refuge.

3. Lots of great hiking trails! There are about 15 mi of marked trails.

4. While many newer RV parks tend to remind me of a bland & boring parking lot, this place has so much character. It’s loaded with lots of trees which provide for a sense of both peacefulness and privacy.

5. At night, it’s extremely dark & peaceful. It’s so dark that it’s nearly impossible to find the bath house without a flashlight. The only noise comes from the howling coyotes off in the distance.

6. There’s no cell service, which makes it much easier to remain present and enjoy your camping experience. But, if you do need to grab cell service, Crater Lake has a solid signal and is just 2.3 mi away.

7. Meers Store & Restaurant is just 9 mi away. It’s a great place to grab dinner as they’re well-known for their 1-pound hamburgers!

8. They have a brand new bath house. They also have multiple new vault toilets, which are surprisingly nice.

9. Because it’s a Wildlife Refuge, the deer are quite tame and so much fun to watch.

10. I feel like it’s such a healthy place to visit. The trees & wildlife and rivers & lakes are full of good vibes & positive energy. This area allows for time to heal and even find a bit of mental clarity!!

If you're interested, I documented my experience on YouTube...

https://youtu.be/xGZUlzxN57I

Enjoy!!

This is my favorite campground ever! Here are the Top 10 reasons why I love this place so much:

1. The abundance of wildlife! While I was there, I saw longhorn steer, bison, deer, turkeys, turtles, and lots of birds. This refuge also supports elk, but I’ve never seen them here.

2. The abundance of lakes adds to its beautiful scenery. There are a total of 13 lakes within the refuge.

3. Lots of great hiking trails! There are about 15 mi of marked trails.

4. While many newer RV parks tend to remind me of a bland & boring parking lot, this place has so much character. It’s loaded with lots of trees which provide for a sense of both peacefulness and privacy.

5. At night, it’s extremely dark & peaceful. It’s so dark that it’s nearly impossible to find the bath house without a flashlight. The only noise comes from the howling coyotes off in the distance.

6. There’s no cell service, which makes it much easier to remain present and enjoy your camping experience. But, if you do need to grab cell service, Crater Lake has a solid signal and is just 2.3 mi away.

7. Meers Store & Restaurant is just 9 mi away. It’s a great place to grab dinner as they’re well-known for their 1-pound hamburgers!

8. They have a brand new bath house. They also have multiple new vault toilets, which are surprisingly nice.

9. Because it’s a Wildlife Refuge, the deer are quite tame and so much fun to watch.

10. I feel like it’s such a healthy place to visit. The trees & wildlife and rivers & lakes are full of good vibes & positive energy. This area allows for time to heal and even find a bit of mental clarity!!

If you're interested, I documented my experience on YouTube...

https://youtu.be/xGZUlzxN57I

Enjoy!!

Lovely campsite. Super friendly camp hosts. Spotless bathrooms. Wonderful experience.

Lovely campsite. Super friendly camp hosts. Spotless bathrooms. Wonderful experience.

Very clean and well kept. The staff is friendly and well informed about the area

Very clean and well kept. The staff is friendly and well informed about the area

Amazing wildlife and amazing views

Amazing wildlife and amazing views

I've been coming to WMWR since 1992 and the WMWR never ceases to amaze me. Camp Doris has always been my basecamp for technical rock climbing and hiking. The "new and improved" bath house and latrines are great.
If you're new to the area, check out the visitor center for a better understanding of the I
first peoples of the area, the geology, and how all the animals coexist and their importance to one another.
If you love hamburgers, go check out Meers. And head into Medicine Park to the Plantation for dinner.