Free Camping in Oregon

200 sites across 7 federal and state land agencies. 0 sites have full agency-grounded write-ups; the rest are in the indexing queue.

Bureau of Land Management sites

109 sites. Bureau of Land Management camping rules →

  • ADA Campsite
    Developed· Indexing
  • Alder Glen Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Alfalfa Curves Off Highway Vehicle Staging Area
    Developed· Indexing
  • Alsea Falls Recreation Site
    Developed· Indexing
  • Alsea Falls Recreation Site (Campground)
    Developed· Indexing
  • Alsea Falls Recreation Site Day Pass
    Developed· Indexing
  • Alvord Desert
    Developed· Indexing
  • Antelope Reservoir
    Developed· Indexing
  • Baker Cypress Trail
    Developed· Indexing
  • Barr North Staging Area
    Developed· Indexing
  • Basin Camp
    Developed· Indexing
  • Bastendorff Beach
    Developed· Indexing
  • Beavertail Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Beavertail Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Big Bend Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Big Bend Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Big Bend Campground (John Day River)
    Developed· Indexing
  • Big Pines Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Big Pines Campsite 1
    Developed· Indexing
  • Big Pines Campsite 10
    Developed· Indexing
  • Big Pines Campsite 11
    Developed· Indexing
  • Big Pines Campsite 12
    Developed· Indexing
  • Big Pines Campsite 13
    Developed· Indexing
  • Big Pines Campsite 14
    Developed· Indexing
85 more Bureau of Land Management sites in Oregon.

Bureau of Reclamation sites

4 sites. Bureau of Reclamation camping rules →

  • Agate Reservoir
    Developed· Indexing
  • Agency Lake Ranch
    Developed· Indexing
  • Beulah Reservoir
    Developed· Indexing
  • Bully Creek Reservoir
    Developed· Indexing

PRIVATE sites

51 sites. PRIVATE camping rules →

  • A.W. Jack Morgan Park
    Developed· Indexing
  • Abbott Creek Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Across From Jack
    Dispersed· Indexing
  • Adobe Bench
    Dispersed· Indexing
  • Airstrip Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Alder Dune Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Allen Creek Horse Camp
    Developed· Indexing
  • Ana River Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Antelope Reservoir Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Anthony Lake Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Anthony Lake Tent Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Aquila Vista Recreation Site
    Developed· Indexing
  • Armitage County Park Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Aspen Point Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Badger Lake Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Bagby Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Barbara S. and Walter F. Brown Memorial Park
    Developed· Indexing
  • Barton Park Camping
    Developed· Indexing
  • Beachside State Recreation Site
    Developed· Indexing
  • Bear Hollow Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Beaver
    Developed· Indexing
  • Big Cove Boat-In Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Big Elk Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Big Lake Campground
    Developed· Indexing
27 more PRIVATE sites in Oregon.

State Parks sites

8 sites. State Parks camping rules →

  • Ainsworth State Park
    Developed· Indexing
  • Ainsworth State Park
    Developed· Indexing
  • Alfred A. Loeb State Park
    Developed· Indexing
  • Arizona Beach State Recreation Site
    Developed· Indexing
  • Bates State Park
    Developed· Indexing
  • Beachside State Recreation Site
    Developed· Indexing
  • Beverly Beach State Park
    Developed· Indexing
  • Bullards Beach State Park
    Developed· Indexing

US Army Corps of Engineers sites

2 sites. US Army Corps of Engineers camping rules →

  • Blue River Lake
    Developed· Indexing
  • Bonneville Lock and Dam
    Developed· Indexing

US Forest Service sites

22 sites. US Forest Service camping rules →

  • ACKER ROCK LOOKOUT
    Developed· Indexing
  • ALLINGHAM CAMPGROUND
    Developed· Indexing
  • Anthony Lake
    Developed· Indexing
  • ARMSTRONG
    Developed· Indexing
  • Aspen Cabin (Fremont-Winema National Forest, OR)
    Developed· Indexing
  • BALD KNOB LOOKOUT
    Developed· Indexing
  • Bear Springs Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Beaver Dam Group Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Beaver Sulphur Group Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • Big Creek Campground
    Developed· Indexing
  • BIG LAKE
    Developed· Indexing
  • Big Meadows Horse Camp
    Developed· Indexing
  • Big Pool
    Developed· Indexing
  • BIG RIVER
    Developed· Indexing
  • BLUE BAY
    Developed· Indexing
  • Blue Springs Summit Sno-Park
    Developed· Indexing
  • BOGUS CREEK CAMPGROUND
    Developed· Indexing
  • BOLAN MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT
    Developed· Indexing
  • BOULDER FLAT CAMPGROUND
    Developed· Indexing
  • BREITENBUSH CAMPGROUND
    Developed· Indexing
  • Broken Bowl
    Developed· Indexing
  • Campers Flat
    Developed· Indexing

US Fish and Wildlife Service sites

4 sites. US Fish and Wildlife Service camping rules →

  • Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge
    Developed· Indexing
  • Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge
    Developed· Indexing
  • Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge
    Developed· Indexing
  • Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge
    Developed· Indexing

Common questions about camping in Oregon

How long can you camp on public land in Oregon?
The federal limit on BLM and USFS land in Oregon is 14 days within any 28-day period at one camp area, then a 25-mile move. Source: 43 CFR §8365.1-2 for BLM and 36 CFR §261.10 for USFS. NPS sites in Oregon have separate per-park limits, usually set by the park superintendent's compendium. Always check the local field office before relying on the rule for any specific site.
Are there fire restrictions in Oregon right now?
Fire restrictions in Oregon change weekly during fire season. Check the BLM Oregon state office page and the USFS Oregon forest pages for the current Stage I, II, or III restrictions before lighting any fire. Stage I usually means no open fires outside developed grates. Stage II usually means no fires anywhere on the unit, including stoves outside developed sites. Carry a backup stove and a check-in plan.
What's the difference between dispersed and developed camping in Oregon?
Dispersed camping in Oregon means primitive, no fee, no facilities. You pull off a public-land road and camp where established disturbance already exists. Developed camping means a designated campground with a host, vault toilet, fire ring, picnic table, and usually a nightly fee through Recreation.gov. BLM land in Oregon carries most of the dispersed sites. USFS national forests in Oregon allow dispersed camping along MVUM-marked roads. Per 36 CFR §261.13 and the Travel Management Rule.
Can you run a generator at public-land campsites in Oregon?
Generators are generally allowed at developed campgrounds in Oregon with quiet hours, usually 8pm to 8am. The exact window varies by site and is posted at each campground or in the host's contract. On dispersed land, the federal noise rules and Leave No Trace ethics apply: do not run a generator within 200 feet of water or after dark. Always confirm with the local field office before assuming generator use is allowed.
Are dogs allowed at public-land campsites in Oregon?
Dogs are generally allowed on BLM and USFS public-land sites in Oregon when leashed, with the same Leave No Trace ethics that apply to humans: pack out waste, keep your dog on a 6-foot leash or under voice control, do not let them chase wildlife. Always check the specific unit's rules before driving in. State park rules vary too.
Can you camp on public lands in Oregon in winter?
Winter access in Oregon depends on the unit. Many BLM dispersed sites and USFS forest roads stay open year-round when conditions allow but become snowed-in or gated above certain elevations. Developed campgrounds usually close from mid-October to mid-April. Check the agency office or Recreation.gov for current road status and gate closure dates. Carry chains and emergency supplies in shoulder season.
Where can you dump RV waste on public lands in Oregon?
Most dispersed and primitive sites in Oregon do not have dump stations. You need to plan a stop at a developed campground (USFS, BOR, USACE, or NPS) with a dump station, or a paid commercial dump at a Pilot/Flying J or KOA on your route. Recreation.gov lists which federal campgrounds have dump stations. Never dump on dispersed land; it is a federal violation under 36 CFR §261.11 and 43 CFR §8365.1-1. Sites that have a dump station show it in the Boondock site page.
What's cell coverage like at public-land campsites in Oregon?
Coverage in Oregon varies sharply by carrier and site elevation. Carriers' coverage maps are aspirational; the FCC National Broadband Map is more honest but still self-reported. For remote Oregon sites you should expect no signal on Verizon and T-Mobile at most BLM dispersed land and on dry-side USFS roads. AT&T tends to drop in canyons. The Boondock site page shows coverage data when we have it; absent that, assume no signal and tell someone your plan before you go.

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