One of the best things about living in the Beaver State is that we can enjoy amazing outdoor recreation all year round. This certainly applies to camping, too, as many of the state parks in Oregon are open to visit — and camp — even in the coldest months of the year! Here are state parks to visit in Oregon for year-round fun… even when the weather outside is frightful!
- Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area
Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area This state heritage area is located along the Oregon Trail. It’s packed with history and surrounded by old-growth forest - perfect for a fun family weekend. You’ll find four campsites available during winter months, but you might want to snuggle into one of the six rustic log cabins to stay nice and cozy. Click here for more information. Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area, 65068 Old Oregon Trail, Meacham, OR 97859, USA
- Beverly Beach State Park
Bryan Mabe/Google Situated in a forest on the east side of Highway 101, the campground at Beverly Beach State Park is spectacular. A quick walk through the tunnel underneath the highway takes you to a pretty beach. During winter months, the campground can get a bit muddy, but several loops with electrical sites are open, and loop C is available for tent campers on a first come, first served basis. Click here for more information. Beverly Beach State Park, Oregon 97365, USA
- Deschutes River State Recreation Area
Deschutes River State Recreation Area Many of the parks along the Columbia River are closed for the winter, but the Deschutes River State Recreation Area is located in a sheltered canyon that actually keeps it a little warmer, even during winter months. While most camping loops are closed, A loop, with its 34 hookup sites, is open year round (the water is shut off in the winter, so bring plenty along). There’s no reservation needed November 1st through Mid-April - it’s first come, first served. Click here for more information. Deschutes River State Recreation Area, Wasco, OR 97065, USA
- Tumalo State Park
Tumalo State Park Right on the Deschutes River, Tumalo State Park has a lot to offer year-round. How about trout fishing and hiking in the summer, and skiing and boarding at nearby Mt. Bachelor in the winter? You’ll find 23 full hookup sites and over 50 tent sites, but during winter months, loops A and C are closed. Click here for more information. Tumalo State Park, 64170 O. B. Riley Rd, Tumalo, OR 97703, USA
- Valley of the Rogue State Park
Valley of the Rogue State Park Novelist Zane Grey romanticized the Rogue River, but he was hardly exaggerating - this place has a wild beauty beyond compare. The park is near Crater Lake, the town of Jacksonville, and the Oregon Caves National Monument, and the campground is situated right on the banks of the river. During the winter, A, B, and C loops are all open, and the park just got four brand new yurts. Click here for more information. Valley of the Rogue State Park, Oregon 97525, USA
- Silver Falls State Park
Silver Falls State Park One of Oregon’s most beautiful state parks, Silver Falls is just an hour east of Salem, so it’s the perfect spot for a quick getaway. Take the Trail of Ten Falls, and bring your camera! Tent sites are closed during the winter, but you’ll find 52 electrical sites open year-round, and 14 cozy cabins. Click here for more information. Silver Falls State Park, 20024 Silver Falls Hwy SE, Sublimity, OR 97385, USA
- Alfred Loeb State Park
Alfred Loeb State Park Located on the southern coast, Alfred Loeb State Park is nestled in a myrtlewood forest with 200-year-old trees. The Chetco River runs right through the park, and is a great spot for fishing. 48 electrical sites are first come, first served, and there are three rustic cabins that you can reserve in advance. Click here for more information. Alfred A. Loeb State Park, N Bank Chetco River Rd, Brookings, OR 97415, USA
- Wallowa Lake State Park
Wallowa Lake State Park The Wallowa Mountains are every bit as stunning in winter months as they are in the summer, and a stay at Wallowa Lake State Park is time spent in a winter wonderland. Most of the campground closes at the end of October, but those who wish to enjoy some peaceful solitude can book one of five hookup sites or two yurts. Click here for more information. Wallowa Lake State Park, Joseph, OR 97846, USA
- Sunset Bay State Park
Sunset Bay State Park Whether you want to watch the ocean waves roll in, explore the tide pools, or hike through the coastal forest, this pretty park is the perfect spot. The campground offers 29 full hookup spots, 34 electrical sites, 66 tent sites, and 8 yurts, all open year-round. Click here for more information. Sunset Bay State Park, Coos Bay, OR 97420, USA
Make sure to click on the links for each campground to get specific information about winter camping. Many campgrounds are open, but don’t provide running water during cold months, so plan ahead!
Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area
This state heritage area is located along the Oregon Trail. It’s packed with history and surrounded by old-growth forest - perfect for a fun family weekend. You’ll find four campsites available during winter months, but you might want to snuggle into one of the six rustic log cabins to stay nice and cozy. Click here for more information.
Emigrant Springs State Heritage Area, 65068 Old Oregon Trail, Meacham, OR 97859, USA
Bryan Mabe/Google
Situated in a forest on the east side of Highway 101, the campground at Beverly Beach State Park is spectacular. A quick walk through the tunnel underneath the highway takes you to a pretty beach. During winter months, the campground can get a bit muddy, but several loops with electrical sites are open, and loop C is available for tent campers on a first come, first served basis. Click here for more information.
Beverly Beach State Park, Oregon 97365, USA
Deschutes River State Recreation Area
Many of the parks along the Columbia River are closed for the winter, but the Deschutes River State Recreation Area is located in a sheltered canyon that actually keeps it a little warmer, even during winter months. While most camping loops are closed, A loop, with its 34 hookup sites, is open year round (the water is shut off in the winter, so bring plenty along). There’s no reservation needed November 1st through Mid-April - it’s first come, first served. Click here for more information.
Deschutes River State Recreation Area, Wasco, OR 97065, USA
Tumalo State Park
Right on the Deschutes River, Tumalo State Park has a lot to offer year-round. How about trout fishing and hiking in the summer, and skiing and boarding at nearby Mt. Bachelor in the winter? You’ll find 23 full hookup sites and over 50 tent sites, but during winter months, loops A and C are closed. Click here for more information.
Tumalo State Park, 64170 O. B. Riley Rd, Tumalo, OR 97703, USA
Valley of the Rogue State Park
Novelist Zane Grey romanticized the Rogue River, but he was hardly exaggerating - this place has a wild beauty beyond compare. The park is near Crater Lake, the town of Jacksonville, and the Oregon Caves National Monument, and the campground is situated right on the banks of the river. During the winter, A, B, and C loops are all open, and the park just got four brand new yurts. Click here for more information.
Valley of the Rogue State Park, Oregon 97525, USA
Silver Falls State Park
One of Oregon’s most beautiful state parks, Silver Falls is just an hour east of Salem, so it’s the perfect spot for a quick getaway. Take the Trail of Ten Falls, and bring your camera! Tent sites are closed during the winter, but you’ll find 52 electrical sites open year-round, and 14 cozy cabins. Click here for more information.
Silver Falls State Park, 20024 Silver Falls Hwy SE, Sublimity, OR 97385, USA
Alfred Loeb State Park
Located on the southern coast, Alfred Loeb State Park is nestled in a myrtlewood forest with 200-year-old trees. The Chetco River runs right through the park, and is a great spot for fishing. 48 electrical sites are first come, first served, and there are three rustic cabins that you can reserve in advance. Click here for more information.
Alfred A. Loeb State Park, N Bank Chetco River Rd, Brookings, OR 97415, USA
Wallowa Lake State Park
The Wallowa Mountains are every bit as stunning in winter months as they are in the summer, and a stay at Wallowa Lake State Park is time spent in a winter wonderland. Most of the campground closes at the end of October, but those who wish to enjoy some peaceful solitude can book one of five hookup sites or two yurts. Click here for more information.
Wallowa Lake State Park, Joseph, OR 97846, USA
Sunset Bay State Park
Whether you want to watch the ocean waves roll in, explore the tide pools, or hike through the coastal forest, this pretty park is the perfect spot. The campground offers 29 full hookup spots, 34 electrical sites, 66 tent sites, and 8 yurts, all open year-round. Click here for more information.
Sunset Bay State Park, Coos Bay, OR 97420, USA
What’s your favorite spot for winter camping? The nine state parks in Oregon listed in this article are just a few of the parks open year-round to visit and camp. Check out the Oregon State Park’s website to find even more!
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State Parks to Visit in Oregon January 15, 2022 Sarah M. What are some campsites in Oregon that don’t require reservations? Sometimes, you just want to escape into the Oregon wilds at the last moment. For those times, it’s crucial to find campsites where reservations are not required! Happily, Oregon is home to many no-reservation campgrounds, and we share some of our favorites in this article. Some of our favorites? Unity Lake State Recreation Site is an oasis of green in Oregon’s high desert that offers wonderful water recreation to boot. The small campground is the perfect jumping-off point for visiting nearby historical sites and wilderness areas. The park offers no-reservation, seasonal camping from April 1-Oct. 31, complete with hot showers and electrical hookups. Another of our favorite campsites that’s open for camping year-round is Cottonwood Canyon State Park, an 8,000-acre expanse of breathtaking Oregon wilderness. Its most notable feature is the John Day River, a rushing and resplendent force that commands attention. The Lone Tree Campground sits near the iconic river and features 21 primitive campsites for tents or self-contained RVs, all of which are first-come, first-served. Why is Oregon known for outdoor recreation? There’s an embarrassment of riches when it comes to outdoor recreation here in Oregon. Between our incredible wonders, diverse geography, mild weather, and immense natural splendor, Oregon is the poster child for Mother Nature. As a result, the outdoor recreation in Oregon is world famous. Folks come from all across the country – and world – to experience Oregon’s Great Outdoors. The reasons for this are numerous. For starters, Oregon is home to some of the most extraordinary natural wonders in the world, from the mighty Multnomah Falls (in the equally majestic Columbia River Gorge) to Crater Lake, the country’s deepest, cleanest, and bluest body of water. We can’t sing Oregon’s praises enough, and hope you love the beautiful Beaver State just as much as we do! What are the coolest state parks to camp at in Oregon? Camping is a popular pastime for Oregonians. Our diverse scenery and abundance of state and national parks make for extraordinary camping. But there’s one campsite along the Oregon Coast that offers perhaps the most unique camping experience in the state. At Fort Stevens State Park in Oregon, adventure-seekers can set up camp near an abandoned ghost ship on the beach. A truly only-in-Oregon experience, take your camping game to the next level at this hauntingly beautiful state park!
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State Parks to Visit in Oregon
January 15, 2022
Sarah M.
What are some campsites in Oregon that don’t require reservations? Sometimes, you just want to escape into the Oregon wilds at the last moment. For those times, it’s crucial to find campsites where reservations are not required! Happily, Oregon is home to many no-reservation campgrounds, and we share some of our favorites in this article. Some of our favorites? Unity Lake State Recreation Site is an oasis of green in Oregon’s high desert that offers wonderful water recreation to boot. The small campground is the perfect jumping-off point for visiting nearby historical sites and wilderness areas. The park offers no-reservation, seasonal camping from April 1-Oct. 31, complete with hot showers and electrical hookups. Another of our favorite campsites that’s open for camping year-round is Cottonwood Canyon State Park, an 8,000-acre expanse of breathtaking Oregon wilderness. Its most notable feature is the John Day River, a rushing and resplendent force that commands attention. The Lone Tree Campground sits near the iconic river and features 21 primitive campsites for tents or self-contained RVs, all of which are first-come, first-served. Why is Oregon known for outdoor recreation? There’s an embarrassment of riches when it comes to outdoor recreation here in Oregon. Between our incredible wonders, diverse geography, mild weather, and immense natural splendor, Oregon is the poster child for Mother Nature. As a result, the outdoor recreation in Oregon is world famous. Folks come from all across the country – and world – to experience Oregon’s Great Outdoors. The reasons for this are numerous. For starters, Oregon is home to some of the most extraordinary natural wonders in the world, from the mighty Multnomah Falls (in the equally majestic Columbia River Gorge) to Crater Lake, the country’s deepest, cleanest, and bluest body of water. We can’t sing Oregon’s praises enough, and hope you love the beautiful Beaver State just as much as we do! What are the coolest state parks to camp at in Oregon? Camping is a popular pastime for Oregonians. Our diverse scenery and abundance of state and national parks make for extraordinary camping. But there’s one campsite along the Oregon Coast that offers perhaps the most unique camping experience in the state. At Fort Stevens State Park in Oregon, adventure-seekers can set up camp near an abandoned ghost ship on the beach. A truly only-in-Oregon experience, take your camping game to the next level at this hauntingly beautiful state park!
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Sometimes, you just want to escape into the Oregon wilds at the last moment. For those times, it’s crucial to find campsites where reservations are not required! Happily, Oregon is home to many no-reservation campgrounds, and we share some of our favorites in this article. Some of our favorites? Unity Lake State Recreation Site is an oasis of green in Oregon’s high desert that offers wonderful water recreation to boot. The small campground is the perfect jumping-off point for visiting nearby historical sites and wilderness areas. The park offers no-reservation, seasonal camping from April 1-Oct. 31, complete with hot showers and electrical hookups. Another of our favorite campsites that’s open for camping year-round is Cottonwood Canyon State Park, an 8,000-acre expanse of breathtaking Oregon wilderness. Its most notable feature is the John Day River, a rushing and resplendent force that commands attention. The Lone Tree Campground sits near the iconic river and features 21 primitive campsites for tents or self-contained RVs, all of which are first-come, first-served.
Why is Oregon known for outdoor recreation?
There’s an embarrassment of riches when it comes to outdoor recreation here in Oregon. Between our incredible wonders, diverse geography, mild weather, and immense natural splendor, Oregon is the poster child for Mother Nature. As a result, the outdoor recreation in Oregon is world famous. Folks come from all across the country – and world – to experience Oregon’s Great Outdoors. The reasons for this are numerous. For starters, Oregon is home to some of the most extraordinary natural wonders in the world, from the mighty Multnomah Falls (in the equally majestic Columbia River Gorge) to Crater Lake, the country’s deepest, cleanest, and bluest body of water. We can’t sing Oregon’s praises enough, and hope you love the beautiful Beaver State just as much as we do!
What are the coolest state parks to camp at in Oregon?
Camping is a popular pastime for Oregonians. Our diverse scenery and abundance of state and national parks make for extraordinary camping. But there’s one campsite along the Oregon Coast that offers perhaps the most unique camping experience in the state. At Fort Stevens State Park in Oregon, adventure-seekers can set up camp near an abandoned ghost ship on the beach. A truly only-in-Oregon experience, take your camping game to the next level at this hauntingly beautiful state park!
