- Mountainou Camping
The best mountainous camping near Fort Bidwell
88% (45) • 9 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Fort Bidwell
Phewpine Ranch
1. Phewpine Ranch
90%
(21)
25mi from Fort Bidwell · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Coordinates from Google Maps (there is no address):
42.21964395533185, -120.22760182394319
Basecamp for woods adventures in the Fremont-Winema National Forest, located on the Oregon Timber Trail and Fremont National Recreation Trail. Mountain biking, primitive backcountry bikepacking, hiking, fishing. Bare land suitable for tent camping or smaller RVs with high clearance - look for mud first if it's early season!
Learn more about this land:
30+ acres of bare land nestled in the Warner Mtns between Lakeview and Plush, Oregon. Flat land with no amenities, restrooms at sno-park half mile across HWY 140. Perfect self-contained basecamp for backcountry woods adventures, Oregon Timber Trail cuts right through the property about 27 miles from the southern start.
Trailheads in all directions, primitive backcountry mtn bike trails and hiking, gravel and road cycling, bikepacking, geocaching, and excellent fishing in the small creeks and ponds all within a few miles.
Pets
from
$10
/ night
Camp Freedom
2. Camp Freedom
100%
(25)
31mi from Fort Bidwell · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
The recreation opportunities in the Alturas CA area are endless, fishing, hiking biking, hunting, boating and OHV. The camping site has nearly 3 acres with a view of the town of Alturas and is a great place to kick back and enjoy the atmosphere of fresh air and juniper trees. There are flat usable campsites around the property and one portion of the property is fenced for horses (bring your own water trough). The property is approximately 3 minutes from downtown Alturas with restaurants and stores. The sleepy town is a perfect place to hang out and relax at the big park in town behind the VFW Hall on Main Street, have refreshments at the two bars in town or try your luck at the Desert Rose Casino. The Wildlife Refuge has a self driving tour where you can see all kinds of birds and wildlife. Take a drive outside town to the "Ranches" to see deer, antelope, eagles and various waterfowl! Alturas is a high desert area with wonderful views of the Warner Mountains and has an enchanting feel to it. Temperatures in the summer rarely get over 100 degrees, mostly low 90's, and in the fall the cool nights make for great sleeping. Pop over Cedar Pass to Cedarville which is about 20 minutes away to check out the newly designated "Dark Sky" area. Come up and hang out in this very cool and special place, you will not want to leave!! The town of Alturas is also in the coveted X hunting zones, X3a, X3b and X2, for those of you who like to hunt. Two sites have full hook ups and the small trailer site on the above pad (see trailer picture) has electric only. During the winter, the pump house is turned off and drained due to freezing temperatures and the risk of blowing a pipe, so campers must bring their own water during November through March. Please ask if there are changes in these dates for the water hook ups.
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$60
/ night
EverClear Ranch
3. EverClear Ranch
100%
(8)
17mi from Fort Bidwell · 3 sites
Quiet Rv lots with a fantastic view of the warner mountains! Located ten minutes north of Cedarville; this easy access lot (right off county road 1) is the perfect hitchin' post for seasonal hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, or people who just want a quiet get away from the hustle and bustle of the city!
By day play cornhole and explore the thousands of acres of public lands and off road trails; all within a 5 minute drive!
Evenings present the perfect time to have a drink by the fire pit while enjoying the clear night sky boasting wonderful views of the stars and the milky way!!Learn more about this land:Quiet Rv lots with a fantastic view of the warner mountains! Located ten minutes north of Cedarville; this easy access lot (right off county road 1) is the perfect hitchin' post for seasonal hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, or people who just want a quiet get away from the hustle and bustle of the city! By day play cornhole and explore the thousands of acres of public lands and off road trails; all within a 5 minute drive! Evenings present the perfect time to have a drink by the fire pit while enjoying the clear night sky boasting wonderful views of the stars and the milky way!!
Pets
Full hookups
from
$30
/ night
Camp Calamity
4. Camp Calamity
100%
(1)
31mi from Fort Bidwell · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
A beautiful place to camp. There is (1) 2 trailer or car camp spot and (3) single trailer spots. This is completely a dry camping site. There are 110 extension cords available.
Located 5 minutes from town this is the perfect place to stop and rest if you are just passing through or if you plan on staying a while.
Pets
Electrical hookup
from
$35
/ night
Camp Plush
5. Camp Plush
38mi from Fort Bidwell · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
Our 20-acre property in Plush, Oregon is located just south of the Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge on the shore of Hart Lake. The land is completely undeveloped and littered with Sagebrush and a few large boulders.
This property gives you true isolation, silence and skies free of light pollution. This kind of isolation comes with minimal cellular service. It is one of the darkest places in America.
25 miles from both the Nevada and California borders, this location is a great relay point for Burning Man or other music festivals.
The way the land is situated gives you great views at both sunrise and sunset. Great for families, campers, ATVing and just much-needed escape from the hustle and bustle of society.
The property is accessed via an easement through a ranch. Please close any gate that you open (only one). The road to the property traverses a designated wetland, so the sage is pretty gnarly due to our legal inability to remove it.
Pets
Campfires
from
$30
/ night
CalPines True Privacy Outdoor Haven
6. CalPines True Privacy Outdoor Haven
49mi from Fort Bidwell · 1 site · Tent, RV
Nestled in Modoc County in Northeastern California, this 1.25 acre lot is located in California Pines, a residential subdivision in the mountains, this district is divided into two, the Lake District and the Hill District. Great access, from a paved road to two dirt roads and you are on the property! Fires only in winter months (Plenty of deadwood on the ground)
Close to fishing, camping, hiking and much more!
Campers must bring everything needed including toilet and water to this raw land … A few great flat spots for tent camping and many trees for hammock tents. 4x4 recommended in winter months may even need snow tracks and or snowmobile for access in deep snow. 45 minutes to Alturas CA where all modern amenities are located.
Pets
Campfires
from
$12
/ night
88% (45) • 9 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Fort Bidwell
Phewpine Ranch
1. Phewpine Ranch
90%
(21)
25mi from Fort Bidwell · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Coordinates from Google Maps (there is no address):
42.21964395533185, -120.22760182394319
Basecamp for woods adventures in the Fremont-Winema National Forest, located on the Oregon Timber Trail and Fremont National Recreation Trail. Mountain biking, primitive backcountry bikepacking, hiking, fishing. Bare land suitable for tent camping or smaller RVs with high clearance - look for mud first if it's early season!
Learn more about this land:
30+ acres of bare land nestled in the Warner Mtns between Lakeview and Plush, Oregon. Flat land with no amenities, restrooms at sno-park half mile across HWY 140. Perfect self-contained basecamp for backcountry woods adventures, Oregon Timber Trail cuts right through the property about 27 miles from the southern start.
Trailheads in all directions, primitive backcountry mtn bike trails and hiking, gravel and road cycling, bikepacking, geocaching, and excellent fishing in the small creeks and ponds all within a few miles.
Pets
from
$10
/ night
Camp Freedom
2. Camp Freedom
100%
(25)
31mi from Fort Bidwell · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
The recreation opportunities in the Alturas CA area are endless, fishing, hiking biking, hunting, boating and OHV. The camping site has nearly 3 acres with a view of the town of Alturas and is a great place to kick back and enjoy the atmosphere of fresh air and juniper trees. There are flat usable campsites around the property and one portion of the property is fenced for horses (bring your own water trough). The property is approximately 3 minutes from downtown Alturas with restaurants and stores. The sleepy town is a perfect place to hang out and relax at the big park in town behind the VFW Hall on Main Street, have refreshments at the two bars in town or try your luck at the Desert Rose Casino. The Wildlife Refuge has a self driving tour where you can see all kinds of birds and wildlife. Take a drive outside town to the "Ranches" to see deer, antelope, eagles and various waterfowl! Alturas is a high desert area with wonderful views of the Warner Mountains and has an enchanting feel to it. Temperatures in the summer rarely get over 100 degrees, mostly low 90's, and in the fall the cool nights make for great sleeping. Pop over Cedar Pass to Cedarville which is about 20 minutes away to check out the newly designated "Dark Sky" area. Come up and hang out in this very cool and special place, you will not want to leave!! The town of Alturas is also in the coveted X hunting zones, X3a, X3b and X2, for those of you who like to hunt. Two sites have full hook ups and the small trailer site on the above pad (see trailer picture) has electric only. During the winter, the pump house is turned off and drained due to freezing temperatures and the risk of blowing a pipe, so campers must bring their own water during November through March. Please ask if there are changes in these dates for the water hook ups.
Pets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$60
/ night
EverClear Ranch
3. EverClear Ranch
100%
(8)
17mi from Fort Bidwell · 3 sites
Quiet Rv lots with a fantastic view of the warner mountains! Located ten minutes north of Cedarville; this easy access lot (right off county road 1) is the perfect hitchin' post for seasonal hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, or people who just want a quiet get away from the hustle and bustle of the city!
By day play cornhole and explore the thousands of acres of public lands and off road trails; all within a 5 minute drive!
Evenings present the perfect time to have a drink by the fire pit while enjoying the clear night sky boasting wonderful views of the stars and the milky way!!Learn more about this land:Quiet Rv lots with a fantastic view of the warner mountains! Located ten minutes north of Cedarville; this easy access lot (right off county road 1) is the perfect hitchin' post for seasonal hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, or people who just want a quiet get away from the hustle and bustle of the city! By day play cornhole and explore the thousands of acres of public lands and off road trails; all within a 5 minute drive! Evenings present the perfect time to have a drink by the fire pit while enjoying the clear night sky boasting wonderful views of the stars and the milky way!!
Pets
Full hookups
from
$30
/ night
Camp Calamity
4. Camp Calamity
100%
(1)
31mi from Fort Bidwell · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
A beautiful place to camp. There is (1) 2 trailer or car camp spot and (3) single trailer spots. This is completely a dry camping site. There are 110 extension cords available.
Located 5 minutes from town this is the perfect place to stop and rest if you are just passing through or if you plan on staying a while.
Pets
Electrical hookup
from
$35
/ night
Camp Plush
5. Camp Plush
38mi from Fort Bidwell · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
Our 20-acre property in Plush, Oregon is located just south of the Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge on the shore of Hart Lake. The land is completely undeveloped and littered with Sagebrush and a few large boulders.
This property gives you true isolation, silence and skies free of light pollution. This kind of isolation comes with minimal cellular service. It is one of the darkest places in America.
25 miles from both the Nevada and California borders, this location is a great relay point for Burning Man or other music festivals.
The way the land is situated gives you great views at both sunrise and sunset. Great for families, campers, ATVing and just much-needed escape from the hustle and bustle of society.
The property is accessed via an easement through a ranch. Please close any gate that you open (only one). The road to the property traverses a designated wetland, so the sage is pretty gnarly due to our legal inability to remove it.
Pets
Campfires
from
$30
/ night
CalPines True Privacy Outdoor Haven
6. CalPines True Privacy Outdoor Haven
49mi from Fort Bidwell · 1 site · Tent, RV
Nestled in Modoc County in Northeastern California, this 1.25 acre lot is located in California Pines, a residential subdivision in the mountains, this district is divided into two, the Lake District and the Hill District. Great access, from a paved road to two dirt roads and you are on the property! Fires only in winter months (Plenty of deadwood on the ground)
Close to fishing, camping, hiking and much more!
Campers must bring everything needed including toilet and water to this raw land … A few great flat spots for tent camping and many trees for hammock tents. 4x4 recommended in winter months may even need snow tracks and or snowmobile for access in deep snow. 45 minutes to Alturas CA where all modern amenities are located.
Pets
Campfires
from
$12
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Ricky
October 2025
30 ft travel trailer
With pets
Super well kept property with new utilities. Perfect location for me while duck hunting the refuge which only 13 minutes away. Definitely will be back!
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Heidi
September 2025
22 ft pop-up camper
With kids
If you’re looking for a great spot to stay for a night or two and break up your journey, this is the perfect place! The land is beautiful and peaceful, and Aaron was such a responsive and welcoming host. Highly recommend!
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Rachel
September 2025
25 ft travel trailer
What a beautiful spot this was! It felt so private and was nice and level. There was room for another camper, but we were there by ourselves and enjoyed the quiet. Stacie was very kind to work with.
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Dimitra
September 2025
17 ft travel trailer
With pets
The ranch was easy to find and easy to access. All utilities were in great condition with no troubles. The host, another camper, and related friends were warm, welcoming, generous, and so much fun! Clear sunny mornings, quiet starry nights, and an alpaca and a donkey for company, it’s the perfect launch pad from which to work or explore. We’ll be back and bring more apples for the donkey.
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Tim
September 2025
26 ft Class C
It was so surprisingly quiet and we were the only ones there so it was awesome having the place to ourselves. We were having trouble with the sewer hookup but Hans came right over and fixed it. There was a block party going on near our spot so we checked that out and we had great burgers and it was awesome!
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Adam
August 2025
21 ft travel trailer
Very nice property with easy access and plenty of space. Would definitely recommend if you are planning to visit the area.
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Mark
August 2025
25 ft campervan
We had a wonderful time at Lorissa’s campsite. She was very responsive and helpful while we were booking and friendly while we were there, we appreciated her hospitality!
The property is easy to get to, a nice view up on the hillside, and a good level spot to camp on.
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Mike
July 2025
21 ft campervan
Awesome site! Lots of solitude (minus some gunshots, but that lasted like 15 minutes tops and is to be expected in the country!) and super easy to find. An amazing spot!
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Charles
June 2025
26 ft travel trailer
Great views, private, quiet, level, new utilities, close to town. Highly recommend
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Molly
June 2025
Tent
With pets
Very private, large site. Host is very kind and helpful! There are several barky dogs in the neighborhood that woke me up a few times but otherwise a perfect camping experience.
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Diana
June 2025
20 ft campervan
With pets
The property sits above the town and is peaceful and serene. Stacie is super responsive and helpful, the recommendation for the Basque restaurant in town was great! Loved it!
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Travis
March 2025
34 ft fifth wheel
Camp Freedom is well loved and thoughtfully layed out for multiple campers. Easy to locate and host Stacie provides clear communication. 10/10 would stay again!
See moreTravis
March 2025
34 ft fifth wheel
A beautiful, quiet, welcoming, and well loved retreat with great wonderful landscaping. Great communication with the host. Woke up with 4 deer investigating us while we made breakfast. 10/10 would recommend for anyone looking for a private camp space.
Looking forward to staying again in a couple weeks!!
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