Top Campgrounds near Salem
Link Creek
Link Creek Campground is located by Suttle Lake in the Deschutes National Forest. It offers a variety of summer activities like boating, fishing, hiking, and biking, as well as winter sports such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Sunnyside Campground
Sunnyside Campground is situated at 1,700 feet elevation on the southeast side of Cougar Reservoir, offering shaded campsites among a grove of conifers. The campground's steep entrance makes it unsuitable for motorhomes and trailers.
Whittaker Creek Recreation Site
Overnight camping at Whittaker Creek Recreation Site is currently closed, but day-use areas are open. The site features 30 campground sites with amenities like vault toilets, potable water, and a children's play area, as well as a 2.5-mile trail a...
Scout Lake
South Shore
South Shore Campground is situated by Suttle Lake, surrounded by Douglas fir and Ponderosa pine. It features lakeside and hillside sites, most of which offer lake views. The 3,400-foot elevation and refreshing lake breezes make it an ideal summer ...
Candle Creek Campground
Candle Creek Campground is located at the confluence of the Metolius River and Candle Creek, at the end of the Metolius Valley where the rapids begin. Its unique setting makes it a popular destination for locals.
Blue Bay
Blue Bay Campground is located on the south shore of Suttle Lake in Deschutes National Forest, surrounded by a diverse forest of pine and fir. Its close proximity to alpine lakes, lush forests, and towering peaks attracts both individual and group...
Timber Butte Cabin
Timber Butte Lookout, situated in the Willamette National Forest at 3,650 feet, is open from mid-April to late October for scenic views and recreational activities. Built in 2005 as a replica of a 1930s lookout, it was created through volunteer ef...
Saddle Dam - Managed by American Land and Leisure
Saddle Dam offers a picnic pavilion for day use, along with swimming and boating opportunities. Facilities include water, restrooms, and a two-lane boat ramp, as well as trails for equestrians and hikers. The entrance gate closes at 9 p.m.
Merwin Park - Managed by American Land and Leisure
Merwin Park, managed by American Land and Leisure, features a pavilion for day use, opportunities for swimming and outdoor games, and a playground structure. Visitors can enjoy bank fishing and access to water and restrooms.
French Pete Campground
French Pete Campground, located at 1,800 feet in the Willamette National Forest, offers a cool retreat under a dense canopy of conifers. It provides various hiking and fishing opportunities, making it a popular summer destination.
Lower Bridge Campground
Lower Bridge Campground is situated on the Metolius River beneath a bridge, offering stunning natural beauty. The area is characterized by towering ponderosa pines and incense cedars that provide plenty of shade. It's an ideal location for enjoyin...
Pioneer Ford Campground
Pioneer Ford Campground is a popular, secluded site well-suited for RVs, surrounded by pine and cedar trees. Located along the Metolius River, it offers access to fishing and hiking trails. Its isolation contributes to a quiet camping experience.
Bear Springs Campground
Bear Springs Campground is a perfect outdoor destination for families and groups in the Pacific Northwest. It features spacious group and single-family sites, along with a picnic shelter in a scenic forest setting.
Bear Springs Group Campground
Rock Creek – Siuslaw
Hard Rock Campground
Hard Rock Campground is a small, primitive group site located along the South Fork of the McKenzie River in Oregon. The area features numerous hiking trails and provides fishing opportunities in the river.
Rock Creek Oregon Coast (Siuslaw National Forest, OR)
Rock Creek Campground, located among large spruce and Douglas fir trees near the Oregon Coast, offers a tranquil setting for visitors. Activities include relaxing on the beach, enjoying vibrant sunsets, and exploring various hiking trails. It’s an...
Tilly Jane Guard Station
Tilly Jane Guard Station is a historic getaway on Mt. Hood, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, particularly during winter. Accessible primarily by skis or snowshoes, it requires a trek from Tilly Jane Sno-Park and is suited for experienced travelers...
Tilly Jane A-frame
The Tilly Jane A-Frame is a historic cabin on Mt. Hood, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and accessible for hiking, snowshoeing, and backcountry skiing. It is primarily used from November to June, with summer access via a short walk from Tilly Jane...
Link Creek
Link Creek Campground is located by Suttle Lake in the Deschutes National Forest. It offers a variety of summer activities like boating, fishing, hiking, and biking, as well as winter sports such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Sunnyside Campground
Sunnyside Campground is situated at 1,700 feet elevation on the southeast side of Cougar Reservoir, offering shaded campsites among a grove of conifers. The campground's steep entrance makes it unsuitable for motorhomes and trailers.
Whittaker Creek Recreation Site
Overnight camping at Whittaker Creek Recreation Site is currently closed, but day-use areas are open. The site features 30 campground sites with amenities like vault toilets, potable water, and a children's play area, as well as a 2.5-mile trail a...
Scout Lake
South Shore
South Shore Campground is situated by Suttle Lake, surrounded by Douglas fir and Ponderosa pine. It features lakeside and hillside sites, most of which offer lake views. The 3,400-foot elevation and refreshing lake breezes make it an ideal summer ...
Candle Creek Campground
Candle Creek Campground is located at the confluence of the Metolius River and Candle Creek, at the end of the Metolius Valley where the rapids begin. Its unique setting makes it a popular destination for locals.
Blue Bay
Blue Bay Campground is located on the south shore of Suttle Lake in Deschutes National Forest, surrounded by a diverse forest of pine and fir. Its close proximity to alpine lakes, lush forests, and towering peaks attracts both individual and group...
Timber Butte Cabin
Timber Butte Lookout, situated in the Willamette National Forest at 3,650 feet, is open from mid-April to late October for scenic views and recreational activities. Built in 2005 as a replica of a 1930s lookout, it was created through volunteer ef...
Saddle Dam - Managed by American Land and Leisure
Saddle Dam offers a picnic pavilion for day use, along with swimming and boating opportunities. Facilities include water, restrooms, and a two-lane boat ramp, as well as trails for equestrians and hikers. The entrance gate closes at 9 p.m.
Merwin Park - Managed by American Land and Leisure
Merwin Park, managed by American Land and Leisure, features a pavilion for day use, opportunities for swimming and outdoor games, and a playground structure. Visitors can enjoy bank fishing and access to water and restrooms.
French Pete Campground
French Pete Campground, located at 1,800 feet in the Willamette National Forest, offers a cool retreat under a dense canopy of conifers. It provides various hiking and fishing opportunities, making it a popular summer destination.
Lower Bridge Campground
Lower Bridge Campground is situated on the Metolius River beneath a bridge, offering stunning natural beauty. The area is characterized by towering ponderosa pines and incense cedars that provide plenty of shade. It's an ideal location for enjoyin...
Pioneer Ford Campground
Pioneer Ford Campground is a popular, secluded site well-suited for RVs, surrounded by pine and cedar trees. Located along the Metolius River, it offers access to fishing and hiking trails. Its isolation contributes to a quiet camping experience.
Bear Springs Campground
Bear Springs Campground is a perfect outdoor destination for families and groups in the Pacific Northwest. It features spacious group and single-family sites, along with a picnic shelter in a scenic forest setting.
Bear Springs Group Campground
Rock Creek – Siuslaw
Hard Rock Campground
Hard Rock Campground is a small, primitive group site located along the South Fork of the McKenzie River in Oregon. The area features numerous hiking trails and provides fishing opportunities in the river.
Rock Creek Oregon Coast (Siuslaw National Forest, OR)
Rock Creek Campground, located among large spruce and Douglas fir trees near the Oregon Coast, offers a tranquil setting for visitors. Activities include relaxing on the beach, enjoying vibrant sunsets, and exploring various hiking trails. It’s an...
Tilly Jane Guard Station
Tilly Jane Guard Station is a historic getaway on Mt. Hood, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, particularly during winter. Accessible primarily by skis or snowshoes, it requires a trek from Tilly Jane Sno-Park and is suited for experienced travelers...
Tilly Jane A-frame
The Tilly Jane A-Frame is a historic cabin on Mt. Hood, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and accessible for hiking, snowshoeing, and backcountry skiing. It is primarily used from November to June, with summer access via a short walk from Tilly Jane...
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