About Schwarz Park
Number of accommodations: 58
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly
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Potable Water
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River Access
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Showers
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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
Victor O
VerifiedAugust 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: SPAR
All went very well again. Second time staying there. Showers and bathroom clean, campers nice and quiet.
Will be back soon.
Tyron B
VerifiedAugust 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: SPAR
We arrived without booking in a Wednesday, it was a nice place with a great little walk to do to taking us to the adjacent lake.
Reasonably priced l, clean and when we were there, peaceful.
John H
VerifiedAugust 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: SPAR
Schwarz Park is always a favorite place to go. The staff is friendly and answers questions cheerfully. The area is kept clean and they keep the restrooms clean and well stocked. The grounds are well kept. When we reported a bee problem, they took care of it that night. The park is excellent. Now if the rains would come back, the filling of Dorena reservoir would make it even better. We used the park as a base camp for us to go up and explore the Bohemia Mining area - clear skies and you could see for miles. The range at the fire lookout was glad to see us - he must get lonely up in the tower. Great place with great people. The covered bridges in the area were enjoyable.
Armando D
VerifiedAugust 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: SPAR
Excellent campground! A bit busy so the bathrooms were a little funky, but you're off the road and by a beautiful river!
Dana P
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: SPAR
Quiet, bathroom a bit far from sites, no showers, close to 5 so good for an overnight stop
Deirdre B
VerifiedJuly 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: SPAR
I had high hopes for our stay at Schwarz Park. However, the information online about this campground is misleading. It is not on Dorena Lake, but on a small creek that was once connected to the lake and is now dammed. There is no lake access from the campground, you have to drive to get there. Also on our first and only morning there a crew of landscapers came through the campground around 10:30 am and mowed the area leaving all the families trying to enjoy a peaceful morning at camp in a cloud of dust and debris. Everything in our site was covered in dirt and grass clippings. I asked them to move to a different area and they were very rude and another one of them came close to my site and spewed even more dust all over my and my sons belongings. All our kitchen supplies were filthy and we had dirt in our eyes and mouths. I attempted to get a refund for the night but the volunteer was unable to help me and I haven’t heard from the park staff even though the volunteer said she would contact the higher ups and get back to me. We definitely will not be returning.
Deborah W
VerifiedJuly 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: SPAR
Lovely quiet campground with large sites. So appreciated the flush toilets and hot showers. Only problem was sinks in women’s bathroom non-functional for first day, but it was fixed for rest of time. I’ve recommended this campground several times already.
Victor O
VerifiedJuly 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SPAR
This place is awesome. Although it is mostly RV's . Everybody went to bed at 9 PM. No blairing radios or TV's or noisy people. And showers real clean and even hot if you want, no quarters needed.
I will be back with the America Beautiful Pass, I have now.
Kaitlyn F
July 23, 2021
Absolutely loved our experience! The camp hosts were extremely friendly and helpful! Clean and beautiful campsite! Will definitely stay here again with my family!
Annie E
VerifiedJuly 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: SPAR
This was a lovely, clean campground. The river, playground and open spaces made it wonderful for my kids. There were sooooo many stars at night and we saw ospreys, a heron and a bald eagle at the river!
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. |