10 Oregon Campsites for Your End of Summer Bucket List
There's still plenty of time to squeeze in a few more summer camping trips.
From the coast's rocky cliffs and sandy beaches to the waterfalls and pristine lakes in the Cascade Mountains, Oregon has more than a few ideal places to stake your tent. With the summer slowly but surely winding down, it's time to make sure you've gotten all you can out of these prized few months of sunny PNW bliss. We're just a few weeks out from the official end of summer, but we're willing to bet you can knock at least a couple of these spots of your list before then. Check out some of our favorite campsites in Oregon and send your summer of adventure out on a high note!
1. Hike and Camp at Smith Rock
Photo: Jessica Dales
2. Camp and Soak in Alvord Hot Springs
Photo: Josiah Roe
3. Camp at Lost Lake
Photo: Austin Jackson
4. Camp in Silver Falls State Park
Photo: Austin Jackson
5. Camp along the Shore at Sparks Lake
Photo: Eric Johnson
6. Camp and Hike Chinidere Mountain
Photo: Seth Whelden
7. Camp at Scott Lake
Photo: Elliot Kramer
8. Camp at Leslie Gulch
Photo: Mike Sanders
9. Camp at Nehalem Bay State Park
Photo: Andrew Hoang
10. Camp at Harris Beach SP
Photo: John Entwistle
We want to acknowledge and thank the past, present, and future generations of all Native Nations and Indigenous Peoples whose ancestral lands we travel, explore, and play on. Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!
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