Hi all -
Looking for inspiration and ideas for a dry camping/boondocking/dispersed camping area in central Oregon.
While I have explored a good chunk of the central state (and a fair amount of it's logging roads and back roads) I was never really paying attention to spots for this option and whether it was BLM, State etc.
Now that we have trailers, I was hoping someone could help with ideas - not looking for you to give away your secret spot - a highway or general area would suffice.
We are a tent trailer and a 19' Hybrid towed with 4x4 trucks.
Nearness to water (lake or stream) is nice, even if it's a short drive or hike.
Just looking for a quiet spot away from the chaos and noise
Any info much appreciated!
Our Equipment:
2000 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab 4x4 4.7L
2011 R-Vision Trail Sport 19E Hybrid/Expandable Trailer
2003 model golden retriever
2007 model Chiweenie
Scott/Sage Fly Rods (3wt thru 8wt)
Newer than antique models navigator and driver.
South of Bend, west of La Pine is Wikiup Reservoir. There are tons of places around that reservoir to boondock. There's also a lot of spots around the other lakes up in that area. We have boondocked at Wikiup. If you are planning to come that far, PM me and I'll tell you exactly how to find places.
amandasgramma wrote: South of Bend, west of La Pine is Wikiup Reservoir. There are tons of places around that reservoir to boondock. There's also a lot of spots around the other lakes up in that area. We have boondocked at Wikiup. If you are planning to come that far, PM me and I'll tell you exactly how to find places.
I've been to Wikiup a number of times - we usually camp at Crane Prairie - and I've noticed some good sites there too, but was figuring on going father East since we are near 4th of July - assuming it would be pretty crowded around there ?
There are a lot of places that are free or cheap along 395 Ukiah Dale Forest State Park, Toll Bridge, Drift Fence, Parish Cabin, Alder Springs Forest Camp, Chickahominy,
From 97, Macks Canyon, Rattlenake Canyon, Jones Canyon, Trwin Spring. White River, Oasis, South Junction, Trout Creek, Haystack and Skull Hollow.
There are a bunch of campground just south of Prineville, along Crooked River and some South of Sister. There are a few around Newberry Crater, and lots around Wickiup Reservoir.
These places are all either free campgrounds or under $12.
Check out the Fremont-Winema NF just north of Crater Lake -- the rangers are very helpful and will point you to some great boondocking. The white box in the lower left corner of this shot is our trailer -- the jagged hills on the upper right are in the Watchtower area of the rim of Crater Lake:
2012 Fun Finder X-139 "Boondock Style" (axle-flipped and extra insulation)
2013 Toyota Tacoma Off-Road (semi-beefy tires and components) Our trips -- pix and text About our trailer
Roy&Lynne wrote: There are a lot of places that are free or cheap along 395 Ukiah Dale Forest State Park, Toll Bridge, Drift Fence, Parish Cabin, Alder Springs Forest Camp, Chickahominy,
From 97, Macks Canyon, Rattlenake Canyon, Jones Canyon, Trwin Spring. White River, Oasis, South Junction, Trout Creek, Haystack and Skull Hollow.
There are a bunch of campground just south of Prineville, along Crooked River and some South of Sister. There are a few around Newberry Crater, and lots around Wickiup Reservoir.
These places are all either free campgrounds or under $12.
Thanks for the help! I had been looking along 395 on map off and on wondered!
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