About Schwarz Park
Number of accommodations: 58
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water -
River Access -
Showers -
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
Russell E
VerifiedJune 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SPAR
Nice
Christine P
VerifiedMay 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: SPAR
peaceful, quiet, clean, beautiful
adam m
VerifiedMay 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: SPAR
Very nice and clean camp hosts are great bathrooms are very clean
Kimberley E
VerifiedMay 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 018D, Loop: SPAR
Loop D was great plenty of space as well as more private than other areas of the campground.
Michael H
VerifiedMay 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: SPAR
Just needed a 1 night stay while traveling south from Salem. The young lady at the check-in kiosk was super nice and helpful. She picked a spot for us the was right on the river with plenty of open space around us. The showers were clean and warm and the entire park is well maintained. Sorry we only had one night to stay.
Rose M
VerifiedMay 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: SPAR
Nice camp but no amenities
John K
VerifiedMay 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: SPAR
Friendly and helpful crew at check-in. Beautiful campground. Trees, greenery, many spacious sites, neat and tidy. The dump station was easy to use as we left. Stayed here primarily due to its proximity to the Row River Trail. The intersection with the trail is about 1.5 miles away. It was quite rainy during our stay, and we only rode the upper half of the trail as that was about the only dry window we had. Left a day earlier than originally planned due to the forecast of another soaker.
Quite easy to get to from I-5. We'd stay here again as an overnight. We don't feel the need to ride the Row River Trail again.
Katie S
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: SPAR
Nice open park with lots of space to spread out in each campsite. Lovely trees for shade and hammocks. Great playground for kids, access to the river and short drive to the lake. Biggest downside was their very strict “no more than two cars per campsite” and NO other options (can’t pay extra for more and no other allowed parking in the campground, not even just day parking). We had to drive an extra car miles down the road to park overnight at the Wal-Mart and some friends who wanted to come visit/have dinner for a couple hours were chased off immediately. Seems like a ridiculous rule since there was PLENTY of space available.
Linda E
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: SPAR
We rarely stay at a campground without electricity, but this was one of the few available in the area. We enjoyed our stay more than we thought we would! Weather was comfortable, so we didn't miss our A/C very much at all. The bathrooms and showers were nicer than some of the others on our trip. We had cell reception if we were outside the camper (we were told there would be none). We will stay here again.
Heysell C
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SPAR
Great campsite, super clean and neat. The bathroom from 007 is far ish, and it’s the campsite closest to the main road. So if you’re a light sleeper, don’t recommend but the spot otherwise is great. Clean bathrooms, clean campsites so I couldn’t complain.
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. |
