Lush, thick, emerald-green forests. Hundreds of miles of windswept Pacific coastline. Cool, wet mornings and evenings to bookend temperate, gorgeous days. That’s the Pacific Northwest, and it’s what makes family camping in Oregon one of the best travel experiences a family can hope to have.
With no shortage of natural sights, Oregon is a beautiful place for anyone to camp. But camping with kids in Oregon is also a breeze because the Beaver State has so many family-friendly campsites to offer. Anywhere you might want to take the kids in Oregon has a gorgeous and kid-friendly campground nearby.
In this post, we take a look at the best Oregon campgrounds for families. Read on to plan your next family camping adventure in the Pacific Northwest.
5 Great Spots for Family Camping in Oregon
Family camping in Oregon is easy. Why? Because you’ll never run out of options when you’re looking for campsites. Below, you will find five of the best Oregon campgrounds for families among many.
1. Wallowa Lake State Park
Located in Eastern Oregon near LaGrande, Wallowa Lake State Park is nestled between an ancient glacial lake and the Wallowa Mountains. That means families who like hiking or spending time on the water will find no shortage of things to do here. And if you need to set the kids loose for a while, take them to the nearby go-kart track, Wallowa Lake Karts.
Amenities: Wallowa Lake State Park comes with the full suite of camping amenities: boat ramps, hiking trails, picnic areas, dump stations, on-site restrooms, hot showers, a playground, and a marina.
Capacity: 121 RV sites, 88 tent sites, and 2 yurts
More Information: Wallowa Lake State Park
2. LaPine State Park
Not far from Bend, Oregon, along the Deschutes River is one of the best places for family camping in Oregon: LaPine State Park. Fishing, floating, hiking, and mountain biking are among the most popular activities in the park, and wintertime campers can try their hands at snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.
Amenities: LaPine State Park offers a wide variety of amenities to campers year-round: hiking trails, an RV dump station, flush restrooms, hot shower sites, picnic areas, boat ramps, and scenic overlooks.
Capacity: 82 full hookup sites, 47 sites with electrical and water, and 10 log cabins
More Information: LaPine State Park
3. Mazama Village Campground
Ever wanted to camp in an old-growth forest at 6,000 feet? At Mazama Village Campground, you can. This Oregon family camping site is located just a few miles from the rim of Crater Lake, so families can explore the natural beauty of Crater Lake National Park from the comfort of a nearby campsite.
Amenities: Only open in the summer, Mazama Village Campground doesn’t get any cell phone reception, but it makes up for it with a full roster of amenities: picnic sites, food storage lockers, laundry facilities, RV dump stations, a camp store, on-site staff, campfire sites, and internet connectivity.
Capacity: 75 RV sites, 18 electric hookups, and 121 tent sites
More Information: Mazama Village Campground
4. Oxbow Regional Park
Families looking to camp closer to civilization will enjoy Oxbow Regional Park’s proximity to Portland. But just because this park is only miles from the big city doesn’t mean you won’t get a healthy helping of nature that the whole family can enjoy. The park provides an access point to the Sandy River Gorge, where campers can fish, whitewater raft, kayak and even see salmon spawn.
Amenities: Oxbow Regional Park has just about everything you need for family-friendly camping: shower and restroom buildings, picnic areas and parking areas, as well as an endless list of beautiful sights to see.
Capacity: 12 RV sites and 74 drive-up sites
More Information: Oxbow Regional Park
5. Bend/Sisters Garden RV Resort
Located in Sisters, Oregon — a small Central Oregon town with an unmistakable Old Western theme — Bend/Sisters Garden RV Resort was made for RV family camping in Oregon. With on-site amenities like a playground for the kids, you can focus on relaxing while the kids have fun. And the nearby town of Sisters has plenty more fun for the whole family to enjoy.
Amenities: Bend/Sisters Garden RV Resort lives up to its name with a seasonal and stunning garden, as well as a pool, hot tub, playground, mini-golf course, and private fishing pond.
Capacity: 105 RV sites, some furnished cottages, and cabins available
More Information: Bend/Sisters Garden RV Resort
Camping With Kids in Oregon? Rent a Cruise America RV
As you can see, you won’t have to look far to find plenty of great spots for family camping in Oregon. But how do you plan to get to those spots? There’s no better way to enjoy the best Oregon campgrounds for families than from the comfort and style of an RV rental.
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