About Schwarz Park
Number of accommodations: 58
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water -
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Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (250)
What Guests Are Saying
Schwarz Park is praised for its friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and well-maintained campgrounds. Many visitors appreciate the spacious and shaded sites, as well as the peaceful environment, especially during quieter seasons. While some reviews mention issues with restroom cleanliness and noise from nearby roads or other campers, the overall experience appears positive, highlighting the park's beautiful surroundings and family-friendly atmosphere.
What Guests Are Saying
Schwarz Park is praised for its friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and well-maintained campgrounds. Many visitors appreciate the spacious and shaded sites, as well as the peaceful environment, especially during quieter seasons. While some reviews mention issues with restroom cleanliness and noise from nearby roads or other campers, the overall experience appears positive, highlighting the park's beautiful surroundings and family-friendly atmosphere.
Review Summary
Joseph B
VerifiedAugust 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: SPAR
Quiet, beautiful park. Well maintained and clean restrooms and showers!
Anne H
VerifiedAugust 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: SPAR
Campsite 38 D was well kept and beautiful, hiking trails amazing, and the camp hosts were all so nice and friendly! The campground itself was family friendly, quiet (and it was full!), and very well maintained. My only con is that there were not enough showers to accommodate the amount of campers it seemed, usually a line of 3-4 waiting anytime of the day/evening but- that would not be a deterrent for me to go again
Michelle D
VerifiedAugust 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 074D, Loop: SPAR
This was by far the worst family camping trip of all time. Dogs barked all day and night. The neighbors had the loudest generator ever made running all day. The park host drove to our sight screaming at us about driving slower even though we stayed at the speed limit posted everywhere. When we explained that it's just a big truck and sounds louder but we were doing the speed limit he screamed he was telling the park ranger to kick us out which never happened. Park ranger said he trusted the host because he knew him and didnt know us even though we had multiple witnesses in our site and others that saw how wrong it was. Showers were inconsistent with hot turning to ice cold. Toilets won't flush either. The camp sight itself was beautiful but we were treated like trash. As we were packing up our kids tossed a frisbee. We had two sights so they played in the one we had finished. Camp host showed up and took the frisbee. When asked if we could have it back he got mad since the sight was empty. We had to explain it was ours for 4 more ours so the kids were playing. He reluctantly gave it back. We made do with our 7 kids at the lake up the road every day but will never ever return to this campground. We spent around $400 for both sights to be treated like garbage. Don't camp here if you don't want to be badgered for existing.
Brian M
VerifiedAugust 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: SPAR
Great hosts, clean and kid friendly. Nice hiking trail to the dam and great views of Lake Dorena
John H
VerifiedAugust 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 079, Loop: SPAR
We look forward to staying at schwarz park. It is always a clean quiet place close to water activities. We enjoy driving up to te lookout and driving the roads of the Boheminia Mining District. Always run into interesting people.
Xue L
VerifiedAugust 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: SPAR
Excellent facility with free shower and bathroom.
George S
VerifiedAugust 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: SPAR
Great campsite!
Amy J
VerifiedAugust 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: SPAR
this is a very family friendly campground. it is close to hiking, water sports, and biking. Very quiet setting. the camp sites are far enough apart to provide some seclusion. Everyone very friendly. The plus of this campground is that it is alcohol free! Bathrooms and showers were clean. Very friendly staff.
Jerry J
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: SPAR
Great time. Camp host’s at the gate are fantastic
Judy C
VerifiedAugust 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: SPAR
Nice place. Need to control the generators running all day and before 7am. It should be 9am. morning is only quite time.
Location Schwarz Park
Address:
34909 Shoreview Drive
Cottage Grove, OR, 97424
United States
From Cottage Grove, Oregon, take Exit 174 off of Interstate 5. Travel East on Row River Road for approximately 5 miles; you will cross Row River twice. The entrance to the campground is on the left side of the road immediately after you cross Row River for the second time.
Latitude & Longitude: 43.7875 / -122.967
Elevation: 225 feet
Policies & Rules
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Alcohol is prohibited at all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Dorena Lake lands and areas, including Schwarz Park (Campground) and lease areas. |
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Two (2) vehicles per site allowed for single sites, included with reservation fee. Four (4) vehicles per site allowed for double sites. No additional vehicles permitted, including visitor vehicles. Extra vehicle passes cannot be purchased. |
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This campground requires you to reserve 2 nights on weekends, and 3 nights on holiday weekends for single sites or double sites. |
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There is no electricity, water or sewer site hook-ups at this campground. |
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Campsite capacity is limited to eight (8) individuals for single sites and sixteen (16) individuals for double sites. No additional visitors allowed at the campsite. |
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For single sites, maximum 1 camping unit (RV,trailer,camper, etc) and 2 tents or 3 tents |
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This campground limits camping to 14 days in any 30 day window. |
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For medical equipment that will need power, please bring your own battery back-up, as campers will not be allowed to run generators during quiet hours. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec |
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Campers must have the ability to transport their RV or Travel Trailer for the duration of their stay. Guests cannot drop off or leave unmotorized trailers if they are unable to remove them without delay. |
