Top 5 Oregon Campgrounds You Shouldn’t Miss
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010If you are going to type “Oregon campgrounds” on an online search engine, sure enough you will be bombarded with thousands of results. This should not come as a surprise since Oregon is truly abundant with state parks and private campgrounds that provide spectacular views, wonderful camp spots, and exciting outdoor activities that any camper would enjoy.
However, with so many choices available, some campers, especially those who have never tried visiting Oregon, find it quite difficult to make a decision. Fortunately, this list below will give you the top 5 Oregon campgrounds that you can consider for your next trip. This list is compiled using criteria that include scenic features, enjoyable attractions, amenities that cater to both kids and adults, accessible location, cleanliness, safety, and peaceful environment.
Seaside Preserve at Seaside Oregon
A private campground with over 251 full-hookups for the RV, 32 rental units, and tent sites, Seaside Preserve is great for adults and kids, RV and tent campers. The campground’s amenities include an indoor pool, indoor spa, kids wading pool, sauna, tennis courts, clubhouses, sand volleyball court, daytime picnic areas, playgrounds, and exercise rooms. Campers love how spacious and well kept the grounds are. With the popularity of this campsite, you can expect that many campers flock to this site every year. This means that if you are the kind of person looking for peace and solitude, you may not get it here. However, you can be assured of a fun-filled camping experience that include activities such as fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, and biking.
Bend/Sunriver Preserve
Located 13 miles south of Bend, Oregon, Bend/Sunriver Preserve is a private campground of Thousand Trails. Amenities in this campground, which include a ball field, canoes and kayaks, country store, family center, Frisbee golf, horseshoe pits, spa, and mini golf, are truly impressive. It is also conveniently located a few minutes away from the state’s best outdoor recreation areas like The Preserve and The Deschutes River.
Jessie Honeymoon Memorial State Park
This 500-acre state park, nestled in Florence provides you access to 500-foot sand dunes and three spectacular lakes. Not to mention, it provides activities such as fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking. Aside from that, you can also visit nearby attractions such as Heceta Head Light House, Yachats and Yaquina Bay at Newport. In the South, you can drop by Sand-Dunes at the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, Umpqua Light House, and Cape Blanco Light House.
Mazama Campground at Crater Lake National Park
Another campsite worthy to be on the list is the Mazama Campground located at the sole national park in Oregon. Compared to other campsites, this one is quite busy and you need to reserve early so as not to miss out on the experience of getting to camp in this wonderful place. Whether you are camping in family camping tents or in an RV, this place just has the right amenities that you need.
Mount Hood Village, Mount Hood
With over 300 sites and 200 hookups for RVs, Mount Hood Village is one of those popular places to go camping in Oregon. Amenities and activities in this place include a swimming pool, river fishing, playground, horseshoes, and hiking trails. Pack the right camping gear to ensure that you would be able to have a fun and safe camping experience in this part of Oregon.
Of course, it would be a good idea to still check out your other options. Just see to it that you research thoroughly on each campground so you can make an informed decision.
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