Camping recommendations in Oregon.

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[klewan]

Go on the jet boats on the Rogue River. I think they have campgrounds upriver you could reach on the boat and then get picked up and get back to civilization. Crater Lake is nice, Lake Klamath as well.

[Jimi Jah]

You should see Crater Lake at least once.

[Heretodaygonetomorrow]

Make sure your gear (and clothing) is tested for use in the cold with rain, and can withstand some snow. Seems like all I have time for is late season camping, and I have run into some rain and snow every time I've gone the past few years. Anytime after the third or fourth week of September, you are likely to run into rain or early snow in OR, WA, or the other more Northern States.

I have a bombproof REI 2004 Half Dome 2 three season tent that has seen inches of rain overnight, 30-40 mph winds, and a foot of snow overnight without a hiccup. On the other hand, my camping partner has nearly drowned with of the gear in the Sierra Designs tents he has used totally soaked. Because of this we have been forced to switch to a motel a couple of times to dry his gear out.

Call ahead and check to make sure that the campgrounds you are planning on staying at are open with services at the time you are planning on going. Some of the places we have stayed were still open, but all service (like running water or toilets and showers were shut off). Many campgrounds close for the winter at/by the end of September.

[jeffyhog]

I can't offer any information specific to that area, but I know Oregon has many state campgrounds which are nice, clean, and inexpensive. I've camped at several throughout the state.

[AP2]

Make sure your gear (and clothing) is tested for use in the cold with rain, and can withstand some snow. Seems like all I have time for is late season camping, and I have run into some rain and snow every time I've gone the past few years. Anytime after the third or fourth week of September, you are likely to run into rain or early snow in OR, WA, or the other more Northern States.

I have a bombproof REI 2004 Half Dome 2 three season tent that has seen inches of rain overnight, 30-40 mph winds, and a foot of snow overnight without a hiccup. On the other hand, my camping partner has nearly drowned with of the gear in the Sierra Designs tents he has used totally soaked. Because of this we have been forced to switch to a motel a couple of times to dry his gear out.

Call ahead and check to make sure that the campgrounds you are planning on staying at are open with services at the time you are planning on going. Some of the places we have stayed were still open, but all service (like running water or toilets and showers were shut off). Many campgrounds close for the winter at/by the end of September.

Thanks for the useful information. I'll definitely make phone calls to a couple places and get our gear in order.