About Schwarz Park
Number of accommodations: 58
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
River Access
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Water Access
- River Access
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (503)
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
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Schwarz Park is accessible via Exit 174 off of Interstate 5, which is approximately 5 miles away.
Latitude & Longitude: 43.7875 / -122.967
Elevation: 225 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Reservations require 2 nights on weekends and 3 nights on holiday weekends.
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Local regulations
- Alcohol is not allowed in the park.
Vehicles & parking
- Single sites allow 2 vehicles; double sites allow 4 vehicles. No extra vehicles are allowed.
- Campers must transport their RV or trailer; no leaving unmotorized trailers behind.
Utilities
- No electricity, water, or sewer hookups are available.
Site capacity
- Single sites accommodate up to 8 people; double sites up to 16. No extra visitors are allowed.
Site types & loops
- Single sites allow 1 camping unit and 2 or 3 tents.
Safety & rules
- Camping is limited to 14 days within a 30-day period.
- Bring battery backup for medical equipment; generators are not allowed during quiet hours.
Fires & fuel
- Buy firewood locally and burn it on-site to protect forests.
Wildlife & food storage
- Prevent invasive species by cleaning gear, staying on trails, and disposing of waste properly.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
