Schwarz Park
Campsite at Schwarz with river in background
Trail access
Campsite
Schwarz Park Playground

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
River Access River Access
Showers Showers

Available sites

58 total sites

About Schwarz Park

Schwarz Campground is located below Dorena Lake in Oregon's Southern Willamette Valley. The campground is approximately five miles from the city of Cottage Grove. A variety of recreational opportunities are available, including fishing, boating, swimming and hiking. A number of historic covered bridges can also be found in the area.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
River Access River Access
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

58 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 003D, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 005D, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016D, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018D, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Back-in Site
🚐 020, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 029, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 030, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 031, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 032, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 033, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 035, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 037, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 038D, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 040, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 041, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 044D, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 046, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 047, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 048, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 049, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 050, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 051, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 052, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 053, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 054, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 055D, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 057, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 058, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 059, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 060, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 061, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 067, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 068, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 069, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 070, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 071, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 072, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 073, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 074D, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 076D, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 078, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 079, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 080, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 081, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 082, Loop: SPAR RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (573)

What Guests Are Saying

Schwarz Park is a beautiful family-friendly campground featuring extensive hiking trails, a wonderful playground, and well-maintained facilities including clean bathrooms and friendly hosts. The park offers spacious campsites, many with shade, and has a picturesque setting near Cottage Grove. While some visitors noted limited activities and connectivity issues, the overall experience is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Review Summary

4.3
573 reviews
5
56.7%
325
4
27.1%
155
3
7.3%
42
2
5.2%
30
1
3.7%
21

Samwael K

Verified

July 31, 2020 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: SPAR

4

I’ve spend the night close to the river, everything was fine and restrooms worked well, showers didn’t tho.

Tonya M

Verified

July 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: SPAR

5

Very well kept park with great staff.

Tonya M

Verified

July 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: SPAR

5

Very well kept park with great staff.

Alexis V

Verified

July 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: SPAR

5

We LOVE Schwarz park and am super sad that I can't find any reservations the rest of this summer that coincide with my days off. This place is great for kids, the volunteers and employees are nice and helpful and respectful. Everyone who camps there is there for the same reason, and my kids make random friends every time we go. Every time we camp here, my kids and I are sad to leave and we can't wait to book our next site here.

Alexis V

Verified

July 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 080, Loop: SPAR

5

We LOVE Schwarz park and am super sad that I can't find any reservations the rest of this summer that coincide with my days off. This place is great for kids, the volunteers and employees are nice and helpful and respectful. Everyone who camps there is there for the same reason, and my kids make random friends every time we go. Every time we camp here, my kids and I are sad to leave and we can't wait to book our next site here.

Lori P

Verified

January 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 005D, Loop: SPAR

5

I booked really late for the Labor day weekend. The only place left was a spot by the road. I figured what the heck we would give it a try. We did get to listen to bikers drive up and down all day long but other than that the site was beautiful. It back up to a corner of the park. We had access to about four times the space of our campsite. We took 5 dogs with us so they thought it was great. It is a beautiful park. You might want to book a little earlier than we did. There are some great spots by the river. But if you do book late don't be too afraid of the corner spot by the road. :) The park is very well maintain and clean. The showers and bathrooms are great. The camp host was also wonderful.

Lori P

Verified

January 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 005D, Loop: SPAR

5

I booked really late for the Labor day weekend. The only place left was a spot by the road. I figured what the heck we would give it a try. We did get to listen to bikers drive up and down all day long but other than that the site was beautiful. It back up to a corner of the park. We had access to about four times the space of our campsite. We took 5 dogs with us so they thought it was great. It is a beautiful park. You might want to book a little earlier than we did. There are some great spots by the river. But if you do book late don't be too afraid of the corner spot by the road. :) The park is very well maintain and clean. The showers and bathrooms are great. The camp host was also wonderful.

Vernon M

Verified

January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: SPAR

5

super campground

Mark V

Verified

January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: SPAR

5

An absolutely wonderful park, with large campsites with many along the Row River. Biking, hiking and an occasional small group tour of Dorena Dam.

Catherine B

Verified

January 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: SPAR

5

Love camping in this park.
I wish it was open year round. It would be a great place to camp all year long!

Location & Directions for Schwarz Park

34909 Shoreview Drive, Cottage Grove, OR 97424 United States

Elevation: 225 ft

Getting There

From Cottage Grove, Oregon, take Exit 174 off of Interstate 5. Travel East on Row River Road for approximately 5 mi; you will cross Row River twice. The entrance to the campground is on the left side of the road immediately after you cross Row R...

Nearest town

Cottage Grove, OR - 5.2 mi

About 10 min to downtown

Highway access

Schwarz Park is accessible via Exit 174 off of Interstate 5, which is approximately 5 miles away.

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: October 21, 2026

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