Whistler Campground

In

Ochoco National Forest

4 sites · RV, Tent

The best part about Whistler Campground?

It’s a rockhounder’s dream come true. The second best thing? It’s free to pitch your tent at one of the 4 single sites! A spacious place in which to post up, this campground boasts a picnic table at each site and a vault toilet for the whole crew to share. Note that there’s a 14-day limit to camp around here! You can find more important tidbits like this on Whistler’s webpage.

What this place offers

Campfire allowed

Pets allowed

No showers

Toilets

No potable water

Picnic tables

No sewage hookups

No electric hookups

4 sitesRV, Tent

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LocationWhistler Campground, Ochoco National Forest, Oregon, United States

What this place offers

Campfire allowed

Pets allowed

No showers

Toilets

No potable water

Picnic tables

No sewage hookups

No electric hookups

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