free camping Cali/Oregon border?

FULLTIMEWANABE wrote:
Seven Feathers Canyonville Casino was a good stop for up to 5 nights (we usually only stay 1 or 2 nights personally). Our last 6 week trip throughout Washington, Oregon, California we made excessive use of Casinocamper.com for reviews, and googled nearest casinos along our routes as we travelled each day. Have found these feel better staying overnight lately when travelling moreso than Walmart's. Of course this is assuming no public lands available close by which are typically our first choice for several days stay.

Seven Feathers is really nice. Prices are great too. Didn't know if that was too far from the border.

Seven Feathers Canyonville Casino was a good stop for up to 5 nights (we usually only stay 1 or 2 nights personally). Our last 6 week trip throughout Washington, Oregon, California we made excessive use of Casinocamper.com for reviews, and googled nearest casinos along our routes as we travelled each day. Have found these feel better staying overnight lately when travelling moreso than Walmart's. Of course this is assuming no public lands available close by which are typically our first choice for several days stay.

clotus wrote:

Murphsmom wrote:
Be aware, though, that turning down some of the side roads in that area may not be as nice as you would hope. Some of the locals are pretty protective of their "crops".

How ironic, I am pretty protective of my family. Should make for some fun camping and a way to meet the local LEO :B


Thanks for all of the help/suggestions. I will look into them along with pay sites. Only problem I am having with pay campgrounds is the time of year most are first come first serve and its a long way with no reservations so looking for options.

What pay campgrounds have you asked about reservations? Most will do it. We rarely make reservations and have no problems even with a 40' motorhome.

BLM land on the Sacramento River between Red Bluff and Redding. Take the Jellys Ferry road to the small community of Bend. Boondocking available at the end of the road at Perrys Riffle. Hiking trails and 4wd roads in the area if you want to hang out a couple days.

Forest Service Sycamore Grove CG in the city of Red Bluff, right off the interstate. On the river, end of Sale Lane. Antelope Blvd exit, sign says to Lassen Park. Turn right at the McDonalds, drive to end of the road. Some electric/water sites, no sewer. Hardly anybody uses it this time of year. It was just us and the hosts last week. Close to restaurants and grocery stores, Walmart in town, ~3 miles. Paved trails for walking/bikes.

Murphsmom wrote:
Be aware, though, that turning down some of the side roads in that area may not be as nice as you would hope. Some of the locals are pretty protective of their "crops".

How ironic, I am pretty protective of my family. Should make for some fun camping and a way to meet the local LEO :B


Thanks for all of the help/suggestions. I will look into them along with pay sites. Only problem I am having with pay campgrounds is the time of year most are first come first serve and its a long way with no reservations so looking for options.

bdpreece wrote:
Randolph Collier Rest Area I-5 MP 786 Klamath River Rd. Probably one of the nicest rest areas anywhere.

Oh, that looks very nice!

Randolph Collier Rest Area I-5 MP 786 Klamath River Rd. Probably one of the nicest rest areas anywhere. Its about half way between Yreka CA and Ashland Ore next to the river. If you go to the back it is reasonably quiet and has plenty of room. Have spent many nights there. This is not a campground, arrive late, leave early.

As far as Rolling Hills Casino is concerned the $28 for a campsite is worth it as opposed to staying with running reefers and smelly cattle trucks. They do have what is probably one of the best buffets anywhere and if you are over 50 it is half price on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

stevekk wrote:
If you want free camping, best bet is just to stay in the CA/ OR rest stops.
For safety, I would park near the trucks.
You can't count on Walmarts anymore for free camping in their parking lots. However the last time I was in Medford OR, the Walmart near Costco still allowed camping.

On I5 is Rolling Hills Casino, below Red Bluff CA.
You can park with the Trucks for free. Safe place. Free Coffee/ Soft drinks in Casino.
Camping in the RV spots is $28. That about is cheap as you will find anywhere.

I've been to Rolling Hills for an overnight, well worth the electricity to run the AC in the unbelievable heat in that valley, spring, summer and early fall, if you need it. Nice place.

Certainly can tell you are from CA by you refering to it as the 5. Up here we still call it I-5!
Safe travels

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