Lake Camping in Cottage Grove, Oregon, US: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2025

United States
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Oregon
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Cottage Grove

89% (596 reviews)

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Public campgrounds near Cottage Grove

Cascara Campground

39 sites · RVs, Tents In Fall Creek State Recreation Area

Fisherman's Point

8 sites · RVs, Tents In Fall Creek State Recreation Area

North Fork Siuslaw Campground

7 sites In Siuslaw National Forest

3 top lakeside campgrounds near Cottage Grove

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Umpqua's Last Resort

33 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents4 acres · Idleyld Park, OR

Umpqua’s Last Resort is nestled along the North Umpqua River in the Umpqua National Forest. This region of the Oregon Cascade Mountains is commonly referred to as “Oregon’s Emerald-Jewel Gateway” to Crater Lake National Park. Spectacular marble river views, volcanic formations, thundering waters, and towering firs are just the beginning… the North Umpqua River is World Class! Settled in the community of Dry Creek, 27-miles east of Idleyld Park [Idle-wild Park] on the North Umpqua River, Umpqua's Last Resort hosts fifteen 50/30/20amp Full Hook-up RV Sites, Glamping Tents, Camper Cabins, a Tiny Home, RV Experiences, heated shower house & restrooms, mountain Wi-Fi, access to the North Umpqua River & Dry Creek. Umpqua’s Last Resort is a privately owned recreational vehicle park & campground located on exclusive private-property deep in the heart of the Umpqua National Forest. As a proud equal opportunity recreation provider we thank you for your interest.

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Royal Heart Hill

2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents25 acres · Cottage Grove, OR

*Please read FULL site description and rules before booking so you know what to expect and what is expected of you!* 'Royal Heart Hill' is at the very end of a Dead-End road, which means no sound or light pollution from passing cars or nearby residences. Surrounded by BLM and Timber properties, while being 6 miles from downtown Cottage Grove and 30 miles from downtown Eugene. Nearby access to: two lakes for swimming and fishing, waterfalls and cliff-jumping, hiking and biking trails, dining, wineries, breweries, shopping and more. I am happy to offer suggestions and share what I know- please ask! All guests have access to the outdoor shower, which is located by the green Dome. Please use biodegradable soap in the shower! Potable water spigots are located by the carport and at the top of the steps leading down to our platform site. Each site has its own composting toilet, fire-pit and electrical outlet. The property consists of Oak savanna, mixed conifer woodland, camas meadow, undulating hills and a SMALL pond (home to many rough-skinned newts- no swimming or fishing). At our domestead we practice permaculture, native habitat restoration and regenerative forestry. UPDATE: The timber acreage that borders our property- to the west and north of Overholser Road- was harvested winter 2024. There is a .8 mile loop that goes around the whole property, which we keep mowed and accessible. Hipcampers are encouraged to use the loop to explore the property. To access- walk south/downhill toward the pond signs and follow the mowed path through the meadow and back up toward the road, which will take you back to your campsite. I have included a screenshot of the loop as recorded by my Strava app, which is in the property photos. The property hosts a geodesic play-dome and slack-line (during the dry months) up by the green dome/outdoor shower. Guests may play on these at their own risk- the closest hospital is 7 miles away. Poison oak is present on the property! I have done my best to clear it from camping areas and trails. Tecnu is provided in the outdoor shower. *Please note- if you do not respect our camp rules your visit will be flagged, hipcamp will be notified and you will be asked to pay 25% of your booking fee for cleanup costs.*

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Peaceful Retreat

5 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · Culp Creek, OR

Winter conditions. Be prepared for rain. Large undeveloped forested property. as you enter the park, the grass covered roads wind thru the 3 acres of Forest and Blackberry hedges. Lots of wildflowers, and wildlife. It's open camping so , choose the site that speaks to you. Covered Bridges, mining, Row River Trail bikepath. Film locations for Buster Keaton the general, Stand By Me, and Animal House. Learn more about this land: Douglas Fir forest, with blackberry hedges for privacy. Mowed groundcover, wildflowers. Numerous waterfall hikes, bike trails fishing, river, gold panning, rock hounding, wildlife viewing, canna friendly. Nearby Wildwood Falls 1/4 mile. 2 pictures for reference.

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Fall Creek State Recreation Area

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Siuslaw National Forest

Yachats, Oregon

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Lakeside camping near Cottage Grove guide

Overview

Set on the edge of the Umpqua National Forest in Oregon's Willamette Valley, just a short drive down Interstate 5 from Eugene, Cottage Grove has two lakes within easy reach of its town center—Dorena Lake and Cottage Grove Lake—both of which are popular with campers and day-use visitors alike. On the southern shores of Dorena Lake, the county-run Baker Bay Park offers campsites, restrooms, a boat ramp, a swimming area, a dump station, and picnic areas. The US Army Corps of Engineers-managed Cottage Grove Lake sits on the Coast Fork of the Willamette River and offers a primitive campground just north of Wilson Creek Park, and the more developed Pine Meadows Campground a bit further up the shore. Pine Meadows offers standard campsites with fire pits and picnic tables, but they lack hookups. Private lake camping options in the area are likely to range from those within easy reach of these lakes to Hipcamps with their own private lakes onsite near tent sites and RV campsites.