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TUCQUALA
Feb 28, 2014Explorer
Having lived for many years in Salem, we "dry" camped many times in the areas you are planning on visiting. Along with what others have mentioned, some more suggestions:
First, look at the Nat Forest sites for the area, many semi-developed campgrounds available, and a lot are free.
Look into the "Century Drive" area out of Bend. Lakes, rivers, and dispersed camping.
Around Sisters, head toward or up to 3 Creek Lake. If you can get to the lake (depends on snow levels, but looks like they will open early this year!!), there 2 NF campgrounds right at the lake, and one just before at 3 Creek Meadow. Also, lots of unimproved, dry campsites almost anywhere off the main road up to the lake and beyond. A decent one is "Black Pine Springs".
Near Camp Sherman are many dry sites in the Jack Creek Area. You could also drive a bit more to the NE and visit Lake Billy Chinook and Cove Palisades State Park. Busy, but nice.
On the way to Eugene, there is Clear Lake Campground, and quite a few others on the road over the pass.
So many more, but my memory is slowing down!!
Enjoy your summer trip, you will love it.
First, look at the Nat Forest sites for the area, many semi-developed campgrounds available, and a lot are free.
Look into the "Century Drive" area out of Bend. Lakes, rivers, and dispersed camping.
Around Sisters, head toward or up to 3 Creek Lake. If you can get to the lake (depends on snow levels, but looks like they will open early this year!!), there 2 NF campgrounds right at the lake, and one just before at 3 Creek Meadow. Also, lots of unimproved, dry campsites almost anywhere off the main road up to the lake and beyond. A decent one is "Black Pine Springs".
Near Camp Sherman are many dry sites in the Jack Creek Area. You could also drive a bit more to the NE and visit Lake Billy Chinook and Cove Palisades State Park. Busy, but nice.
On the way to Eugene, there is Clear Lake Campground, and quite a few others on the road over the pass.
So many more, but my memory is slowing down!!
Enjoy your summer trip, you will love it.
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