The best river, stream, or creek RV campgrounds near Fossil, Oregon

If you're looking for an RV camping experience near Fossil, Oregon that's close to a river, Hipcamp has over 636 options available for you to choose from! Some of the top campsites, like WindWoodRivers (423 reviews), Milk A Sheep Camp (202 reviews), and Action Sports Roamer Sites (127 reviews), offer amenities like pets, potable water, and campfires. The average price per night is $46, with options as low as $23. Popular activities in the area include paddling, snow sports, and hiking.

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Top-rated campgrounds

If you're looking for an RV camping experience near Fossil, Oregon that's close to a river, Hipcamp has over 636 options available for you to choose from! Some of the top campsites, like WindWoodRivers (423 reviews), Milk A Sheep Camp (202 reviews), and Action Sports Roamer Sites (127 reviews), offer amenities like pets, potable water, and campfires. The average price per night is $46, with options as low as $23. Popular activities in the area include paddling, snow sports, and hiking.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Upriver RV Park

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44mi from Fossil · 27 sites · RVs · Maupin, OR

Discover one of Central Oregon’s most scenic RV destinations at Imperial River Company’s riverside RV park in Maupin. Perfectly set along a quarter mile of the wild and scenic Deschutes River, our 27 pet-friendly RV sites offer full hookups, room to relax, and unbeatable views. With direct river access, you can fish, raft, kayak, or simply unwind by the water just steps from your site. Guests enjoy modern comforts including high-speed WiFi, a clean bathhouse, and our seasonal onsite restaurant and bar. Wake up to the sound of the river, spend your day exploring Maupin’s recreation opportunities. Blending rustic high-desert charm with thoughtful amenities, our RV park is the perfect balance of adventure and tranquility—your ideal home base for a Central Oregon getaway.

2. The Enclave, OR

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17mi from Fossil · 1 site · Tent, RV · Mitchell, OR

Escape to Twickenham, Oregon, a hidden gem in Wheeler County's vast, dark sky zone. Prepare to be amazed by unparalleled stargazing, where the celestial canvas comes alive with breathtaking clarity. Our spacious campsite on a private 10-acre property offers unparalleled stargazing, where you can witness pristine celestial displays and perhaps even catch a glimpse of the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) that frequent the area. Wheeler County was recently highlighted in Investigation Alien, a Netflix documentary led by George Knapp. This area offers a unique opportunity to connect with the cosmos and perhaps witness something truly extraordinary. The Enclave provides the perfect base for your celestial adventures with dramatic day views of the rimrocks, mountains, and open skies. Explore nearby wonders like the John Day Fossil Beds, Painted Hills, and the John Day River, or simply relax under the star-studded canopy. We're conveniently located just one mile from the Twickenham Bridge, a popular access point for John Day River float trips. The property features a 6,120 sq ft fenced garden and lavender crop – fresh produce, herbs, and lavender are available seasonally.

3. Haystack Ranch

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25mi from Fossil · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · Spray, OR

My family has owned the ranch since 1977. We bought it from my parents a few years ago to keep it in the family. We love living here, and although it is just the two of us working it, we are slowly getting it to what we want it to be. The house we live in is over 100 years old and used to be a stage coach stop back in the late 1800's to early 1900's, You can still see some of the old stage coach roads on the property, and we are trying to preserve those the best we can. Also in the early 1900's this ranch used to be the place to go on the fourth of July. People from all over would bring their prize horses to compete in a horse race for the name of the fastest horses around While others would bring picnic baskets to set back on the knoll in one of our fields to watch. Learn more about this land:We are a 500 Acre working ranch located in Beautiful East Central Oregon, We are Between The stunning Painted Hills, and Umatilla National Forest. Just a few miles away from the Gorgeous John Day River, where Rafting, Tubing, Fishing, Swimming is always a welcome retreat. A few miles above us is Bull Prairie Lake and the wonderful Umatilla National Forest where hiking, sight seeing and wildlife viewing is always available.

4. Deschutes Riverview Campground

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44mi from Fossil · 1 site · RV · Maupin, OR

Our McLucas family has been operating The Oasis, which has consisted of, at various times, a cafe, historic cabins, a campground, a fishing guide service, a shuttle business and t-shirt shop over the past 65 years. In 2019 we sold the cafe and cabins to a new family to carry on, but we kept the parcel of land overlooking the Deschutes River where we have operated a campground for many years.Oasis Riverview Campground has operated during the months of July and August, primarily, giving RV's and tent campers a place to land during the busy months here in Maupin when the fishing and whitewater rafting are at their peak and the campsites along the river (managed by the BLM) were not adequate to host all visitors to the area.We are transitioning from a tent camping site to a site only for self-contained RV's or groups willing to have their own toilets brought in.

5. Milk A Sheep Camp at Tin Willows

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40mi from Fossil · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Lexington, OR

Didn't know you could milk a sheep? Or thought only cows made cheese? Come find out how it's done on this seasonal working ranch here in Eastern Oregon. Lambs are born in the spring and their moms are milked all summer long. I raise my sheep on fresh grass and sunshine. Come see for yourself here on the ranch. Pitch a tent on the pasture and literally count the sheep around you before falling asleep or climb the hill and see for miles in every direction. We may be close to the road, but it doesn't feel like it. We can accommodate campers, RVs, trucks, tents, and vans. 4 sites to chose from. Each site has access to a toilet, potable water, shower, picnic tables, trash disposal, and we allow campfires (outside of burn bans), and pets. We also sell fresh eggs, firewood, and lamb sausage. Our guests love staying with us: "There’s fireside fun in fresh country air, rolling hills around the farm to walk along to enjoy the wide expansive view, and sights and sounds of animals around camp to make for a relaxing day. There’s kittens, dairy sheep, gigantic but friendly herd dogs, and a variety of chickens and ducks. The host was kind and friendly. Try the sheep’s milk cheese - what a treat!"

6. Justesen Ranches

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49mi from Fossil · 23 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Tygh Valley, OR

Justesen Ranches is family owned working cattle, wheat and recreation ranch. Our properties are located in the Columbia River Plateau in North Central Oregon. Enjoy wide open spaces, reservoirs for wildlife watching and clear night skies for star gazing. This is a leave no trace, pack it in, pack it out camping area. The property is located in Tygh Valley and is only a few minutes from the general store and the stunning White River Falls State Park. The Deschutes River whitewater rafting hub of Maupin is just a 10 minute drive away. The lodge two hours from Portland and 30 min from The Dalles.

Public campgrounds near Fossil

Fairview Campground

25mi from Fossil · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Umatilla National Forest

Bull Prairie Lake Campground

27mi from Fossil · 30 sites · Tents, RVs · in Umatilla National Forest

Ochoco Divide Campground

35mi from Fossil · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Ochoco National Forest

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Lone Tree Campground

35mi from Fossil · 29 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cottonwood Canyon State Park

Wildwood Campground

36mi from Fossil · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ochoco National Forest

Bingham Springs Campground

37mi from Fossil · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ochoco National Forest

Whistler Campground

37mi from Fossil · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ochoco National Forest

Barnhouse Campground

39mi from Fossil · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ochoco National Forest

Walton Lake Campground

40mi from Fossil · 29 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ochoco National Forest

Scotts Campground

40mi from Fossil · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ochoco National Forest

Wildcat Campground and Day Use Area

43mi from Fossil · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ochoco National Forest

Ochoco Forest Campground

43mi from Fossil · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ochoco National Forest

Stories from the community

The Enclave Lounge features a dining table with four chairs, a love seat for two, two chairs, a coffee table, and a power strip.

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Duncan

October 2025

18 ft travel trailer

2 nights at The Enclave, OR

This site is beautiful, very quiet and in a lovely and scenic part of Oregon near the painted hills. Dickse was friendly and helpful in providing information and welcomed us warmly. I would highly recommend this Hipcamp site.

Shane

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Haystack Ranch

The host was great, the space was great, the scenery was great and the area was great. Will definitely be staying here again.

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John

October 2025

20 ft travel trailer

4 nights at Haystack Ranch

This was an amazing property. Big area, lots of trees. Space for an RV, but not at all the locations, mainly just one but an RV can honestly park anywhere it wants, just might not have a picnic table readily available but the hosts will get you one. There's a cool outhouse and hand wash station. The best part is its only 30 minutes from John Day Fossil Painted Hills. There's a cool bar and pizza food truck about 3 miles away and the town of Spray has the basic necessities. The hosts let you use their water hose that's at the edge of their house property on the fence next to the road so you can top off your RV when you get there and refill canisters if you run out. Overall great site, low frills, primitive location.

Enjoy the company of Lora, the daytime guard dog, and sheep if you camp in the pasture!

Keith

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Milk A Sheep Camp at Tin Willows

I had a very nice stay here. Host was very cool and nice. Really enjoyed the company of the dogs. It was cloudy the night I stayed, but I bet the view of the stars would be amazing here. Recommended.

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Jess

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Haystack Ranch

Super beautiful and private! Picnic tables were a fun surprise. The outhouse was clever and clean!

Plenty of space to accommodate multiple cars, tents, RVs. We had a 25' extension cable which kept us close to the pergola

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Kristen

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Enclave, OR

Camping at The Enclave was fabulous! The property itself is in a stunning location and close to plenty of amazing outdoor activities. The campsite is fantastic, feels nice and tucked away and has plenty of modern amenities to make the stay quite comfortable: wi-fi, electricity, a clean bathroom space, a water hose. D was a fantastic host, and is so kind and easy going. They have put so many thoughtful touches into the space, brought us fresh cut lavender and grapes from the garden, and let us help ourselves to the produce growing at the pergola. The solar powered lights, water fountains, hummingbird feeders, cozy chairs, flowers, and guides to the surrounding area were just a few of the stand out amenities that were really the cherry on top of a beautiful campsite. The campsite does have straw-like grass clippings on the ground to keep the dust at bay, so be sure to bring a pair of slip on shoes to walk around outside, and a mat to catch any stray clippings outside of your tent!

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Meghan

September 2025

Tent

1 night at The Enclave, OR

We had such a relaxing time tent camping here. The stars were incredible! The little outhouse was very clean and everything worked great. We loved listening to the coyotes tip and howl at night, and having coffee in the morning on the little patio. A very sweet little spot.

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Ro

September 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at The Enclave, OR

Camping at the Enclave was amazing!! The grounds are perfect for tent camping, especially with the shaded and comfy lounge area, and the toilet and pump sink provided are incredibly clean and easy to use. The views you can see just from the campsite are incredibly pretty as well, and at night the stars are absolutely gorgeous--it was one of the main things we came out for and it was perfect!! The Enclave is also situated perfectly to go out and experience tons of other things without having to spend all day driving. It's also very dog-friendly, we had our 6 month old cavalier with us and there was plenty of room for her to run around on a line. Dickse herself is very friendly and willing to help out with whatever you need, and if you're lucky she might give you some fresh-picked lavender!! We'll definitely be back with family! 💚

Sunset heading towards a full black night sky.

Jay

September 2025

Tent

1 night at The Enclave, OR

It truly was a place to myself with a big, dark, clear sky and a cozy spot to hang. Great touches all around, and the drive in from the town of Mitchell was a bonus treat.

Justine

September 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Justesen Ranches

What a beautiful property! All the sites were really spread out and we had so much space to ourselves. Overall, it was very quiet and peaceful. We loved spending time at the river and the shared beach area and there were a lot of places to walk and explore. I would recommend arriving in the daytime as this site isn't as well marked as some of the other sites. No picnic table or sign to really label it as a campsite. The bathroom is a bit further from this site as well if that is important to you.

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Sean

September 2025

Tent

3 nights at The Enclave, OR

I really liked this place. The Lounge was great for sitting during the heat of the day. The toilet was clean and well stocked. Fresh water was readily available. The scenery was amazing and Dickse was a great host.

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Samantha

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Haystack Ranch

Beautiful part of the state with wide open grass lands and interesting geological sites. The camp was quiet and comfortable. We had trees for shade and were an easy walk from the nicely maintained outhouse. A pump handwashing station was a nice touch. Plenty of camp site options with level ground for camper vans (or tents/RV's). Be prepared for lots of prickly bur buttercup, black medic, chickweed, and thistle.

Picnic table and lots of flat space for tents or campers

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Marie

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Justesen Ranches

Nice spot. We used it as a home base for rafting day trips on the Deschutes. About 20 minutes from Sandy Beach. Felt very private and a short walk across the road to hang by White River. Freshly cleaned porto potty. We would stay again. Host warned us about yellow jackets and they were bad. Brought a trap to add to about 6 others already hanging and had to eat in screened in tent. Pretty typical in field like that in late summer in the area though.

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Ian

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Justesen Ranches

The pond was perfect for a quick dip or floating on a tube. And the privacy was great. Just what my group was looking for, thanks!

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Matthew

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Enclave, OR

What a great spot! D was amazing and the spot was perfect for visiting the fossil bed sites and all the other natural gems in the area.

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Robin

August 2025

19 ft campervan

1 night at The Enclave, OR

A beautiful, remote little oasis in canyon land! The bathroom and outdoor space are so sweet and comfortable, Dickse is a master craftsman and a really rad person. 10/10

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Anjali

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at The Enclave, OR

Stay was absolutely wonderful. Exactly has pictured and described. I slept without a rain fly and the stars were brilliantly clear! The pergola was super cozy and provided a peaceful respite from the sun. The host, Dickse, was also awesome. I had a flat near the Painted Hills, she came to pick me up and waited until I was able to sort things out. Thanks Dickse!! Highly recommend!

Tani

August 2025

20 ft travel trailer

With pets

4 nights at Justesen Ranches

Perfect Camping Experience for three generations of family!! The clear driving directions dropped us into a hidden green paradise with fruit trees and a scenic pond. Welcomed by a large family of deer! Plenty of flat, green grass areas for tents, trailers, and lots of lawn games and the dogs had a fabulous time running free! The concrete pad of what used to be a home was the perfect gathering area for cooking, eating, and "fire" circles! Yellow jackets were pretty crazy during the day but disappeared at dusk, no fault of the land owners as it is just that time of year. Great separation from other sites with complete privacy, no view of other campers and great barriers for sound. Spectacular view all around left you feeling like you were the only people for miles. We had a neighborly visits from lizards, wild turkeys, squirrels, and a family of raccoons! They were all very well behaved but I would suggest storing food in a plastic bin as potato chips seem to be a favorite of theirs. Beautiful site for all ages and we will definitely be back again!

Mary

August 2025

15 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Haystack Ranch

As noted the site is a bit hard to find from the south but google maps does get you to the correct spot. Just look for the secluded picnic table. Our host was fantastic and offered us some fresh picked produce. This is a beautiful area and I will stop again.

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Michelle

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Justesen Ranches

The land was beautiful, the river stunning, and directions were clear. I appreciated the check in/out times as well as the fresh porta potty. Lots to love!