The best lakeside camping near Antelope

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Antelope draws campers with its lakefront sites—over 300 options line the water’s edge, each offering direct access to fishing, hiking, and climbing. Expect average nightly rates around $90, but you can snag a spot for as little as $25. You’ll find hot showers, toilets, and campfire-friendly grounds at most sites. Local favorites include Justesen Ranches (92 reviews), Camping under the Stars (22 reviews), and Winter Creek Acres (7 reviews)—all tried-and-tested by regulars. Bring your gear, pick your shoreline, and get ready to wake up to sunrise over the lake.

96% (178) 43 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Antelope

Justesen Ranches

1. Justesen Ranches

96%
(195)
31mi from Antelope · 23 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Justesen Ranches is family owned working cattle, wheat and recreation ranch. Our properties are located in the Columbia River Plateau in North Central Oregon. Enjoy wide open spaces, reservoirs for wildlife watching and clear night skies for star gazing. This is a leave no trace, pack it in, pack it out camping area. The property is located in Tygh Valley and is only a few minutes from the general store and the stunning White River Falls State Park. The Deschutes River whitewater rafting hub of Maupin is just a 10 minute drive away. The lodge two hours from Portland and 30 min from The Dalles.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$67
 / night
Casa Del lago 2 Lake Billy Chinook

2. Casa Del lago 2 Lake Billy Chinook

97%
(19)
39mi from Antelope · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Learn more about this land: Pull up and let the vacation begin. The Lake Billy Chinook area has everything for the perfect camp trip. There is bike riding, boating, fishing, hiking, ATV riding, swimming, kayaking, lounging and enjoying nature. When you arrive just park in your site. We have 30-amp service but no RV septic hookup. The site is gravel so you may need to level your rig. We have a fantastic outdoor area complete with couch, loungers, BBQ and fire pit. The high desert offers some of the most amazing views of the Cascade Mountains with clear blue skies and some of the best star gazing around. Casa del Lago is a dark sky site. There is a fantastic view of Mount Jefferson from the couch and the sunsets are absolutely beautiful. During the Summer we usually enjoy beautiful sunny days and cool comfortable nights. You can hang out down at the lake and find a spot on the beach to have a picnic. You can also bring your boat or rent one at the Cove Palisades Marina and enjoy water sports. Hosts live in house on property. We are located 4 miles from the lake and are nestled in a rural country neighborhood.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$60
 / night
Camping under the Stars

3. Camping under the Stars

98%
(27)
40mi from Antelope · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
We are sharing our property with guests who have good reviews and are invited to the property. Our strict rules about --NO FIRES-- is strictly in effect all summer long. We do provide some outdoor propane firepits which work great for heat and marshmallows !! We love our property close to the lake and the great grasslands, and also love to share it with responsible groups for camping. Please note that we are only sharing our property and that this is not a full-time campground or RV park with any specific layout. There are no services offered, other than a Bathroom which is serviced regularly. Come camp with us, we look forward to hosting you and your friends/family.
Pets
Toilets
Picnic table
from 
$47
 / night
Ochoco National Forest

4. Ochoco National Forest

77%
(11)
257 sites · Mitchell, Oregon
Central Oregon hosts high mountains, thick pine forests, and lots of wilderness.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Mt. Hood National Forest

5. Mt. Hood National Forest

92%
(191)
1295 sites · Government Camp, Oregon
Explore mountains, lakes, hot springs, and hiking trails in this expansive forest near Portland.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Winter Creek Acres

6. Winter Creek Acres

93%
(15)
42mi from Antelope · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
Come enjoy 80 acres of beautiful central Oregon! Ancient Junipers, stunning views of the Sisters and Mt. Jefferson, breathtaking sunsets…our property has it all. Escape the chaos and enjoy the peace and quiet and wide open space. We are also 20 minutes to the marina and swimming beaches for those hot summer days. Please do not camp near owner’s trailer. Porta-potty is NOT available to campers.
Pets
from 
$25
 / night
Umatilla National Forest

7. Umatilla National Forest

72%
(9)
394 sites · Summerville, Oregon
Rivers, canyons, striking peaks and abundant wildlife welcome you to an expansive Northwest forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

Antelope draws campers with its lakefront sites—over 300 options line the water’s edge, each offering direct access to fishing, hiking, and climbing. Expect average nightly rates around $90, but you can snag a spot for as little as $25. You’ll find hot showers, toilets, and campfire-friendly grounds at most sites. Local favorites include Justesen Ranches (92 reviews), Camping under the Stars (22 reviews), and Winter Creek Acres (7 reviews)—all tried-and-tested by regulars. Bring your gear, pick your shoreline, and get ready to wake up to sunrise over the lake.

96% (178) 43 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Antelope

Justesen Ranches

1. Justesen Ranches

96%
(195)
31mi from Antelope · 23 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Justesen Ranches is family owned working cattle, wheat and recreation ranch. Our properties are located in the Columbia River Plateau in North Central Oregon. Enjoy wide open spaces, reservoirs for wildlife watching and clear night skies for star gazing. This is a leave no trace, pack it in, pack it out camping area. The property is located in Tygh Valley and is only a few minutes from the general store and the stunning White River Falls State Park. The Deschutes River whitewater rafting hub of Maupin is just a 10 minute drive away. The lodge two hours from Portland and 30 min from The Dalles.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$67
 / night
Casa Del lago 2 Lake Billy Chinook

2. Casa Del lago 2 Lake Billy Chinook

97%
(19)
39mi from Antelope · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Learn more about this land: Pull up and let the vacation begin. The Lake Billy Chinook area has everything for the perfect camp trip. There is bike riding, boating, fishing, hiking, ATV riding, swimming, kayaking, lounging and enjoying nature. When you arrive just park in your site. We have 30-amp service but no RV septic hookup. The site is gravel so you may need to level your rig. We have a fantastic outdoor area complete with couch, loungers, BBQ and fire pit. The high desert offers some of the most amazing views of the Cascade Mountains with clear blue skies and some of the best star gazing around. Casa del Lago is a dark sky site. There is a fantastic view of Mount Jefferson from the couch and the sunsets are absolutely beautiful. During the Summer we usually enjoy beautiful sunny days and cool comfortable nights. You can hang out down at the lake and find a spot on the beach to have a picnic. You can also bring your boat or rent one at the Cove Palisades Marina and enjoy water sports. Hosts live in house on property. We are located 4 miles from the lake and are nestled in a rural country neighborhood.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from 
$60
 / night
Camping under the Stars

3. Camping under the Stars

98%
(27)
40mi from Antelope · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
We are sharing our property with guests who have good reviews and are invited to the property. Our strict rules about --NO FIRES-- is strictly in effect all summer long. We do provide some outdoor propane firepits which work great for heat and marshmallows !! We love our property close to the lake and the great grasslands, and also love to share it with responsible groups for camping. Please note that we are only sharing our property and that this is not a full-time campground or RV park with any specific layout. There are no services offered, other than a Bathroom which is serviced regularly. Come camp with us, we look forward to hosting you and your friends/family.
Pets
Toilets
Picnic table
from 
$47
 / night
Ochoco National Forest

4. Ochoco National Forest

77%
(11)
257 sites · Mitchell, Oregon
Central Oregon hosts high mountains, thick pine forests, and lots of wilderness.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Mt. Hood National Forest

5. Mt. Hood National Forest

92%
(191)
1295 sites · Government Camp, Oregon
Explore mountains, lakes, hot springs, and hiking trails in this expansive forest near Portland.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Winter Creek Acres

6. Winter Creek Acres

93%
(15)
42mi from Antelope · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
Come enjoy 80 acres of beautiful central Oregon! Ancient Junipers, stunning views of the Sisters and Mt. Jefferson, breathtaking sunsets…our property has it all. Escape the chaos and enjoy the peace and quiet and wide open space. We are also 20 minutes to the marina and swimming beaches for those hot summer days. Please do not camp near owner’s trailer. Porta-potty is NOT available to campers.
Pets
from 
$25
 / night
Umatilla National Forest

7. Umatilla National Forest

72%
(9)
394 sites · Summerville, Oregon
Rivers, canyons, striking peaks and abundant wildlife welcome you to an expansive Northwest forest.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires

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