Oregon Camping...
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Oregon Camping...wow!...you are in for a treat. There's a lot of options from camping out of your car to mountaineering. And to fill those adventurous desires there are many activities to choose from to enhance your camping experience. Let's explore some options...
NEW...Top Oregon Camping Activities...Disclaimer...We must admit, Oregon has so many camping options and activities to choose from. We rate the campgrounds on a scale of 1 to 10, and it's difficult to make the decisions in the rating process.
We go through a tedious rating process;
however, the number
10 position may be just as great as the number 1 position. It all depends on
your desires and goals for your camping experience. We take our
experiences and those of our field researchers, compile it, so you can make a
judgment call.
We gather information from the entire State of Oregon and put together a
cross-section from the Oregon Coast, Central Oregon and Eastern Oregon. This way
you get a diverse range to choose from. Check out below the Oregon camping
options and activities that you can participate in easily.
NEW...Top 10 Oregon Campgrounds...REVEALED
New...Oregon Coast Tour, a mile by mile tour, FEATURING...Campgrounds along the coast.
Oregon Whale Watching Event...Live, front row seating
Coming Attractions...
We are continually compiling and editing new information about Oregon camping
that we receive from the field on an on-going basis. Stay tuned for some
exciting insights into some new topics.
Top Canoe/Kayak Trips....
Top Bicycle Trips...
Top Hikes...
Top Historic Sites...
Top Fishing Areas...
Top Unique & Natural Features...
Whatever your Oregon Camping desire is, we'll show you options, upfront and what to
expect. This site is dynamic, we update regularly. We are out in the field,
camping and gathering new information for you from our experiences and resources
that are also out in the field.
Never...Ever... Leave Home Without This...
Before we go to far...I must add this. Wherever you go, you must always bring
your good first aid kit. What's a good first-aid kit? You could save someone's life and maybe your own. We've already had the
"lifesaving" experience and cannot stress enough how one needs to be prepared in
your Camping endeavor.
Oregon Camping Possibilities...
1. Campground Associations
2. State Parks and Camping
3. Backpacking and even some Technical Climbing.
Campground Associations - There are a few of them out there and yes, we
even have one. Honestly, we never thought we'd spend a penny to camp at some
"resort" type campground. We never thought it was camping. I personally had the
idea that the harder the better. Well, with four children and a wife who views
camping like a walk in the park, I eventually had to give in to the Camp Ground
Association.
There are benefits to the associations, at least the one we belong to. One of
the strong points that we like is the security and safety for our Kids. There
are Park Rangers throughout the camp ground 24 hours a day. Only members and
their guests of the association are permitted on the facilities. Essentially it
has given us a sense of peace.
The Campground Association also offers several amenities like: clean bathrooms,
swimming pool, hot tub, bicycle trails, store, opportunity to purchase lunch or
dinner, arts and crafts for Kids, pool table, ping-pong, game room, television,
movies...
The part I really like is we can just show up and camp...no additional fee! We
even have the option, if we do not want to sleep in a tent, to rent a cabin or
trailer. Honestly, I still like the tent but sometimes I am overpowered by the
rest of the family, we rent a trailer.
We have available to us, through our camp ground association, a variety of
places to stay at throughout Oregon. Places like Seaside. When other campgrounds
are full we still have a place to camp. We love it!
Don't run out and "Buy" a campground association without checking out the
options. You can contact us anytime and we'll share with you what we have
learned. If you want some more specific information please Contact Us
Regarding Oregon Camping.
We respond to all comments and/or questions. OR, if you belong to an association
we'd like to hear your experience.
Oregon State Parks provides a very systematic approach to camping with
a few options. The days of just pulling up into a State Park and camping
are nearly gone. With the high amount of people and interest in camping, Oregon
State Parks had to do something. The state park system contracted to a Fee
Reservation Service to manage the bookings for the various campsites,
800-452-6587. Some campsites are still on a first-come first serve basis while
others require a reservation.
Don't want to pitch a tent?...No problem! Oregon Camping just got
easier...Oregon State Parks offers you: Tepees, Wagons, Cabins and Yurts. What
is a Yurt? It's a circular tent structure with a wooden floor and canvas
material as the roof and sides.
The cost is very reasonable to stay at these places from $27 and up as of this
writing. The draw back, you need to reserve well in advance, like several
months. Again, when you Travel to Oregon, make sure to plan ahead.
If you like the coastal area, you could easily spend a week Yurt hoping for your
camping experience. There are 21 Yurts along the coast, located from the North
to the South. What a wonderful way to experience the Oregon Beaches without
bringing a tent.
Oh, each one of the accommodations comes with some type of bunk, just bring your
sleeping bag and a joyful attitude for your Oregon camping experience.
There are so many places to choose from, things to do and see. The question is
always asked of us, "where do we begin?" We recommend that you begin with what
you like and plan ahead. If you have to Travel to Oregon to begin your Oregon
camping experience, plan, plan that is the key.
Backpacking - Is it still possible? Absolutely! However, there is a high
demand for backpacking; consequently, backpacking in many areas requires a
permit and again that requires planning. This makes Oregon camping competitive.
You are competing with others all over the world to share the joys and wonders
of the Oregon backcountry.
For more information on National Parks, including parks for Camping and
Backpacking visit the National Park
Service.
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We look forward hearing about your Oregon Camping Experience.
Craig Dahl & The Editorial Staff
Senior Editor
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