The best river, stream, or creek campgrounds near Beatty, Oregon

In Beatty, river camping means waking up to the sound of water moving past your tent and a sky full of stars when night drops. With over 490 river campsites in this patch of Oregon, you can cast a line before breakfast or watch otters working the banks just steps from your site. Prices start at $35 and average around $55 a night, so there’s something for every budget. Top picks like Crater Lake Resort (127 reviews), River Pines (14 reviews), and River Picnic (2 reviews) offer toilets, hot showers, and the crackle of campfires at dusk. People come here for wildlife-watching, fishing, and a swim when the sun hits hard. You’ll find campsites tucked into cottonwoods and right on gravel bars—bring sturdy shoes and a fishing rod. This isn’t just camping; it’s living right next to the water.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Aerial of Fort Creek running through our property.

In Beatty, river camping means waking up to the sound of water moving past your tent and a sky full of stars when night drops. With over 490 river campsites in this patch of Oregon, you can cast a line before breakfast or watch otters working the banks just steps from your site. Prices start at $35 and average around $55 a night, so there’s something for every budget. Top picks like Crater Lake Resort (127 reviews), River Pines (14 reviews), and River Picnic (2 reviews) offer toilets, hot showers, and the crackle of campfires at dusk. People come here for wildlife-watching, fishing, and a swim when the sun hits hard. You’ll find campsites tucked into cottonwoods and right on gravel bars—bring sturdy shoes and a fishing rod. This isn’t just camping; it’s living right next to the water.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Crater Lake Resort

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39mi from Beatty · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · Chiloquin, OR

Our property has been in business in one way or another for over 70 years. The stick built cabins are pre 1950's and no one really knows for sure how old they truly are. We are located on Fort Creek named after the creek that ran through Fort Klamath. Fort Creek is a beautiful 30' wide meandering creek that runs the length of the property north to south. We offer free use of our Old Town Canoes to paddle along it's extent and on up creek to a beaver damn. There is a fun hiking trail that runs over two bridges that span the creek, one covered and one floating. We also offer free catch and release fishing, there are Rainbow and Brown Trout in our waters. Fort Klamath is the birthplace and home of the US Army 1st Cavalry and our property is located on the the Forts Southeastern grounds. We are 9 miles from the southern border of the National Park and 23 miles from the southern Rim and Rim Village. Please note: We do allow pets in some of our sites for $10 per night. If you plan to bring a pet, please add the pet fee which is listed under "Extras" during the booking process.

2. River Pines

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28mi from Beatty · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Chiloquin, OR

I have two acres of land separate from my home, pretty much wooded property ideal for tent camping or sleeping in your car you are off the road a bit with privacy in a secure safe environment. You will find shells between the trees and solar lights at each campsite for your convenience.On the two acres, there's a Porta-Potty available, and all my guest will receive a welcome bag, as a thank you for booking with River Pines. There is four campsites of your choosing to choose from.The river is within walking distance, easily accessible off the main road, just about two car lengths away, off Sunna Ln. Additionally, I have a gravel driveway, mostly level, with room for one RV on the main driveway off Sprague River Road. This spot offers a river view and access for kayaking, fishing, and swimming. It's approximately 5 miles to the town of Chiloquin, about 35 miles from Crater Lake, roughly 12 miles from Collier Park Museum (a logging museum), and Spring Creek, around 32 miles to Klamath Falls. I live where the tall pines grow. Please note that this property is ........A DEAD ZONE FOR CELL PHONE'S . Safe Travels!

3. River Picnic

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2.4mi from Beatty · 1 site · Tent, RV · Beatty, OR

We are so excited to offer our little secret river camp spot to fellow campers! This exclusive spot features a private driveway right to your perfect shady level tent or RV (no hook ups) site, and a fun path right to a beautiful sandy public beach on the sprague river. Bugs are minimal most of the year because of our cooler nights! If you're bringing a camper van, we can accommodate vehicles under 20ft in length and the site is pull-in. Pets welcome! The little town of Beatty is right along hwy 140, a common travelers route through southern Oregon and into Idaho and Nevada. The small mountain town of Beatty includes 24 nearby mines, pristine timber and ranch lands, and access to the Oregon, California, and Eastern Railroad Trail (OC&E Trail), Oregon’s longest linear state park! A bicycle enthusiast dream

4. Fremont-Winema National Forest

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534 sites · Beatty, Oregon

Any Cheryl Strayed/Reese Witherspoon fans in the house? Retrace their Wild footsteps in the Fremont-Winema National Forest; part of the 2,650 mile Pacific Crest Trail falls along the forest’s western edge. And the forest certainly is “wild”: the 2.3 million acres of lush green forests and alpine meadows shelter elk, antelope, bobcats, and bears--plus intrepid adventure seekers, like yourself! In the summer, try hiking or biking along the Crane Trail, which offers incredible views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. And don’t fret when the weather turns cold and snowy; Fremont-Winema turns into a winter wonderland! Strap on ski goggles and coast downhill, or rev it up on a snowmobile at the Quartz Mountain Sno-park. Back at camp, warm up with a cup of hot cocoa--with extra marshmallows, thank you very much--and start planning for your next day in Oregon paradise.

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5. Collier Memorial State Park

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23 sites · Chiloquin, Oregon

Surround yourself with natural beauty and history at Collier Park.

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Showers

6. Jackson F. Kimball State Recreation Site

10 sites · Chiloquin, Oregon

Get away from human civilization in southern Oregon.

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Picnic table

7. Modoc National Forest

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274 sites · Canby, California

Over one and a half MILLION glorious acres of majestic and mysterious volcanic territory in NorCal.

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Public campgrounds near Beatty

Horseglades Trailhead

15mi from Beatty · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Fremont-Winema National Forest

Head of the River Forest Camp

21mi from Beatty · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Fremont-Winema National Forest

Sandhill Crossing Developed Campground

23mi from Beatty · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Fremont-Winema National Forest

Lee Thomas Developed Campground

24mi from Beatty · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Fremont-Winema National Forest

Holbrook Reservoir Forest Camp

25mi from Beatty · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Fremont-Winema National Forest

Pike's Crossing Forest Camp

25mi from Beatty · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Fremont-Winema National Forest

Lofton Reservoir Developed Campground

26mi from Beatty · 26 sites · Tents, RVs · in Fremont-Winema National Forest

Dead Horse Lake Developed Campground

27mi from Beatty · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Fremont-Winema National Forest

Campbell Lake Developed Campground

28mi from Beatty · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Fremont-Winema National Forest

Clear Springs Forest Camp

29mi from Beatty · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · in Fremont-Winema National Forest

Deadhorse Creek Forest Camp

29mi from Beatty · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Fremont-Winema National Forest

Happy Camp Campground

30mi from Beatty · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in Fremont-Winema National Forest

Stories from the community

The clear water creek that bordered our campsite.

Benjamin

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Crater Lake Resort

Picturesque and well managed glamp site convenient to Crater Lake National Park. The clean, heated bathroom and shower was a godsend in the freezing temperatures.

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Courtney

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Crater Lake Resort

This place is a must stay. We had an amazing time camping here, even if it was so freaking cold the night we stayed. We utilized the free canoe and it was well worth it. The store has everything you need, is reasonably priced, and everyone that works there is so nice. Would recommend and if I'm back around Crater Lake I'll be back for sure.

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Karen

October 2025

24 ft campervan

2 nights at Crater Lake Resort

Just a nice campground all around. Clean and comfortable.

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Stephanie

October 2025

16 ft car

1 night at Crater Lake Resort

I had a great time at Crater Lake Resort! Grounds were peaceful, easy to figure out and CLEAN.

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Kaylan

September 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Crater Lake Resort

We loved our stay at Crater Lake resort! The campground was beautiful, clean, quiet and well-maintained. The staff were friendly and helpful, and there was plenty to do. Our campsite was spacious, there were swings and a playground area for our kids, and we loved canoeing in the beautiful creek. It was also a quick and pleasant drive from Crater Lake.

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Tim

September 2025

21 ft campervan

1 night at Crater Lake Resort

the overall campsite was very nice, and I enjoyed walking around the creek. i was a little worried about the road noise early on but that died down at night. the store had plenty of supplies and the host was very nice and helpful

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Christina

September 2025

22 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Crater Lake Resort

Where to start...Wendy, Madison and Brooke were the sweetest! Wendy made sure to take care of a charge from Hipcamp that shouldn't have been charged for a reservation modification. The store and set up behind are awesome! The play structure could use some help, the swings are great, canoes are awesome, the store perfect! I would day if the owners added a hot tub or a few of them, with an outside shower and a 1hr color coded max time in at a time, the guests would be in heaven! They could even do beaver tours at night, we saw at least 9 at one time. Its a gem of a spot and hope to go back!!!

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Crystal

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Crater Lake Resort

My daughter and I had the pleasure of camping at Crater Lake Resort for a night, and it was absolutely perfect. The campsite was spacious and peaceful, offering a serene escape while still being just a short drive away from Crater Lake National Park—perfect for exploring during the day. The amenities were excellent. The bathrooms and showers were clean, well-maintained, and easily accessible, which made our stay even more comfortable. I really appreciated how quiet and relaxing the atmosphere was, with the sound of a nearby creek adding to the natural charm of the area. The location itself is beautiful, with plenty of space to explore, and there were several things to do nearby, making it an ideal spot for nature lovers. Whether you're hiking, stargazing, or just soaking in the surroundings, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy the outdoors. Overall, we had a wonderful experience, and I would definitely recommend Crater Lake Resort to anyone looking for a peaceful, scenic, and well-equipped campsite. I will absolutely be back in the future!

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jan

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at Crater Lake Resort

The hosts had a wonderful location near a creek/river and offered the use of canoes. The area was full with the sounds of some owls and mammals , includung beavers slapping their tails on the creek waters at night. They had a well stocked store that had foods, bevs, and some camping supplies, a laundry room, nice hot showers, and a large campsite on grass with large pine trees overhead. Wow! What a great place to stay. Good people. Good place.

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Margaret

September 2025

24 ft Class C

2 nights at Crater Lake Resort

Great campground in beautiful location en route to Crater Lake. RV sites under some trees (there are tent sites and cabins as well). The campground is nicely laid out, so all the spots feel relatively private (though the RV ones were a little tight) and have nice views. It's enjoyable to walk around the grounds, and there's a very pretty stream nearby that's worth checking out. Also convenient to have the store on the grounds for any basics you might need. The main downside of this place were the mosquitoes, which we were told have been unusually bad this year. Hopefully not a regular occurrence, and having plenty of bug spray, citronella candles, and the campfire helped. There was also some road noise from cars passing by to and from the park, but this wasn't constant and beceme infrequent in the evenings. Of course, Crater Lake itself was also stunning, so we felt lucky to have found this great place to stay in the area. All in all, we'd happily be back again!

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Haley

September 2025

25 ft Class C

1 night at Crater Lake Resort

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at Crater Lake Resort. The sites were well kept and the facilities were very clean! The camp store is definitely a bonus. We would stay here again

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James

September 2025

Tent

2 nights at River Pines

It was nice! There was a well kept outhouse, and she put hand sanitizer and such inside. Nice touches. There was a garbage can and a picnic table - we had a good camping experience there. The only drawback in my opinion is that the camp lacks a source of water so you need to bring your own.

Peaches enjoying the canoe ride @adventurecatpeaches

Everett

August 2025

32 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Crater Lake Resort

Fun spot in an easy location with some fun things to do around camp.

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Kelly

August 2025

16 ft car

3 nights at Crater Lake Resort

This is a great campground near Crater Lake! It was wonderful to have warm showers and flush toilets. Each site has a fire pit and there is a community campfire as well. We met some other travelers around the fire. We checked in after hours and it was super easy!

Julian

August 2025

18 ft campervan

1 night at Crater Lake Resort

Very friendly staff, well stocked general store, convenient location right off highway, respectful campers during my stay. Washroom facilities are older, but clean. River front RV sites are quite close together, #15 was especially tight. Okay spot to spend night after exploring Crater Lake National Park.

Tad and Alanna

August 2025

Tent

With kids

1 night at Crater Lake Resort

We had a nice stay. The kids enjoyed the canoes. We roasted marshmallows at the community firepit. We were in a tent site and found the bathroom sinks to be large enough for us to do our dish washing in easily

Nancy

August 2025

28 ft Class C

1 night at Crater Lake Resort

Beautiful site with a river running through it. They had canoes to paddle around with no charge. It was beautiful

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Hartmut

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Crater Lake Resort

we had a great time at crater lake resort! :-) VERY NICE STAY AND HOST everything was fine!

Kit

August 2025

Tent

Group trip

2 nights at River Pines

Just as described! Nice quiet spot to pop our tents up, easy access to Crater Lake! Carla was welcoming and very kind! Would stay again!

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Renea

August 2025

30 ft toy hauler

With pets

Weekend Trip to Crater Lake Resort

We loved the RV Park .. we were backed up to a creek .. overall quite with some activities on site .. free Canoe's to use & location to Crater Lake was perfect. Dog friendly too. Staff couldn't have been nicer. Highly recommend