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Sheep Springs Horse Camp
Sheep Springs Horse Campground is located in the stunning Metolius River Basin within Deschutes National Forest. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, high lakes, and scenic rivers, it provides diverse scenery and recreational activities for visitors.
From $25/night
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.
From $21/night
Big Pines
The Yakima River winds through basalt cliffs and desert hills, offering wildlife viewing, fishing, and family rafting in a scenic area. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, the region includes over 9700 acres with five developed access sites....
From $15/night
John Day Crossing Historic Site
John Day Crossing Historic Site, located on the east bank of the lower John Day River, marks the convergence of two Oregon Trail branches. Visitors can see white markers on the hillside indicating the historic routes and enjoy a small interpretive...
Monty Campground
Monty Campground is a small, first-come, first-served site on the lower Metolius River, ideal for tent camping and accommodating very small RVs or vans. It features 12 sites with picnic tables, campfire rings, and vault toilets, but no electric ho...
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...
From $27/night
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.
Trout Creek Campground
Trout Creek Campground offers 21 campsites and three group-use sites along the Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River, with amenities like a boat launch and a trailhead for the 7-mile Trout Creek Trail. It is open year-round, but lacks potable wate...
Jack Creek Campground
Jack Creek Campground is located along Jack Creek and is part of a series of campgrounds near the Metolius River. It offers a scenic setting for visitors. The area features multiple campgrounds in close proximity.
From $21/night
Allen Springs Campground
Allen Springs Campground is nestled among tall Ponderosa Pines along a bend in the Metolius River, offering scenic views. The majority of its campsites are more suitable for tents than RVs.
From $28/night
Green Ridge Lookout
Green Ridge Lookout, located over 2,000 feet above the Metolius River in Deschutes National Forest, provides a unique lodging experience with stunning views of Mt. Jefferson and the river basin. This 20-foot tall fire lookout, constructed in the 1...
From $40/night
Fish Lake Remount Depot Cabins
The Fish Lake Remount Depot Cabins, located at 3,200 feet near Santiam Pass, are historic wooden structures built in 1924, including rental options like the commissary and Hall House. Once used for housing firefighters and horses, they now serve a...
From $95/night
Hoh Rainforest Campground
The Hoh Campground's reservation season for summer 2026 is from June 12 to September 6, with campsites released in staggered blocks: A loop sites 6 months in advance, C loop sites 2 weeks in advance, and B loop sites 4 days in advance. Outside thi...
From $24/night
Louella Cabin
Louella Cabin, located in Olympic National Forest, was built in 1912 by E. M. Cheney and served as a fireguard station. During the Great Depression, a Civilian Conservation Corps camp was established nearby, contributing to various projects in the...
From $60/night
Perry South Campground
Perry South Campground, situated in central Oregon's high desert on Lake Billy Chinook, is part of the Deschutes National Forest. It attracts outdoor enthusiasts with its stunning scenery and offers recreational activities throughout the year.
River Edge
River Edge is a group campground located along the Alsea River, shaded by tall Sitka spruce and Douglas fir trees. It is popular among families and friends for fishing and its picturesque surroundings. The area also features abundant blackberries.
From $300/night
Lower Canyon Creek Campground
Lower Canyon Creek Campground is situated at the confluence of Canyon Creek and the upper Metolius River in central Oregon. It offers stunning scenery and easy access to various recreational activities. The campground is part of a series of campgr...
From $21/night
Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground)
Alsea Falls Recreation Site, located in the Oregon Coast Range, offers camping from May to September and year-round day use. Reservations can be made via recreation.gov or on-site payment using the mobile app, which should be downloaded beforehand...
From $15/night
Smiling River Campground
Smiling River Campground, located in Deschutes National Forest, provides breathtaking views of central Oregon. It offers visitors easy access to a variety of recreational activities. It's an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusia...
From $29/night
Clear Lake Resort
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Sheep Springs Horse Camp
Sheep Springs Horse Campground is located in the stunning Metolius River Basin within Deschutes National Forest. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, high lakes, and scenic rivers, it provides diverse scenery and recreational activities for visitors.
From $25/night
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.
From $21/night
Big Pines
The Yakima River winds through basalt cliffs and desert hills, offering wildlife viewing, fishing, and family rafting in a scenic area. Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, the region includes over 9700 acres with five developed access sites....
From $15/night
John Day Crossing Historic Site
John Day Crossing Historic Site, located on the east bank of the lower John Day River, marks the convergence of two Oregon Trail branches. Visitors can see white markers on the hillside indicating the historic routes and enjoy a small interpretive...
Monty Campground
Monty Campground is a small, first-come, first-served site on the lower Metolius River, ideal for tent camping and accommodating very small RVs or vans. It features 12 sites with picnic tables, campfire rings, and vault toilets, but no electric ho...
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...
From $27/night
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.
Trout Creek Campground
Trout Creek Campground offers 21 campsites and three group-use sites along the Lower Deschutes Wild and Scenic River, with amenities like a boat launch and a trailhead for the 7-mile Trout Creek Trail. It is open year-round, but lacks potable wate...
Jack Creek Campground
Jack Creek Campground is located along Jack Creek and is part of a series of campgrounds near the Metolius River. It offers a scenic setting for visitors. The area features multiple campgrounds in close proximity.
From $21/night
Allen Springs Campground
Allen Springs Campground is nestled among tall Ponderosa Pines along a bend in the Metolius River, offering scenic views. The majority of its campsites are more suitable for tents than RVs.
From $28/night
Green Ridge Lookout
Green Ridge Lookout, located over 2,000 feet above the Metolius River in Deschutes National Forest, provides a unique lodging experience with stunning views of Mt. Jefferson and the river basin. This 20-foot tall fire lookout, constructed in the 1...
From $40/night
Fish Lake Remount Depot Cabins
The Fish Lake Remount Depot Cabins, located at 3,200 feet near Santiam Pass, are historic wooden structures built in 1924, including rental options like the commissary and Hall House. Once used for housing firefighters and horses, they now serve a...
From $95/night
Hoh Rainforest Campground
The Hoh Campground's reservation season for summer 2026 is from June 12 to September 6, with campsites released in staggered blocks: A loop sites 6 months in advance, C loop sites 2 weeks in advance, and B loop sites 4 days in advance. Outside thi...
From $24/night
Louella Cabin
Louella Cabin, located in Olympic National Forest, was built in 1912 by E. M. Cheney and served as a fireguard station. During the Great Depression, a Civilian Conservation Corps camp was established nearby, contributing to various projects in the...
From $60/night
Perry South Campground
Perry South Campground, situated in central Oregon's high desert on Lake Billy Chinook, is part of the Deschutes National Forest. It attracts outdoor enthusiasts with its stunning scenery and offers recreational activities throughout the year.
River Edge
River Edge is a group campground located along the Alsea River, shaded by tall Sitka spruce and Douglas fir trees. It is popular among families and friends for fishing and its picturesque surroundings. The area also features abundant blackberries.
From $300/night
Lower Canyon Creek Campground
Lower Canyon Creek Campground is situated at the confluence of Canyon Creek and the upper Metolius River in central Oregon. It offers stunning scenery and easy access to various recreational activities. The campground is part of a series of campgr...
From $21/night
Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground)
Alsea Falls Recreation Site, located in the Oregon Coast Range, offers camping from May to September and year-round day use. Reservations can be made via recreation.gov or on-site payment using the mobile app, which should be downloaded beforehand...
From $15/night
Smiling River Campground
Smiling River Campground, located in Deschutes National Forest, provides breathtaking views of central Oregon. It offers visitors easy access to a variety of recreational activities. It's an ideal destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusia...
From $29/night
Clear Lake Resort
Kelso, Washington
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Kelso has 367 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Clear Lake Resort is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near Kelso vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Many campgrounds near Kelso welcome pets. Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground) is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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