Enjoy lakeside views from the comfort of your Oregon campsite.
Crater Lake National Park is the best-known spot for lake camping in Oregon, but you'll also find tons of lake campgrounds across the state in national forests and recreation areas, as well as in state parks and on private land. Many of the most popular camping spots are in the Willamette Valley—notably near Detroit Lake in the Willamette National Forest—as well as up near Mt. Hood, a short drive from Portland. Most public lakefront campgrounds offer restrooms with flush toilets as well as tent sites with picnic tables and fire pits. Many also add full hookups, dump stations, and—in some cases—yurts, plus designated swim areas, boat ramps, and boat rentals. As many lakes restrict motorized vessels, canoeing, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding tend to be the most popular ways to get out on the water.