93% (287)
Top-rated campgrounds
93% (287)
Top-rated campgrounds
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Sade
3 weeks ago
38 ft Class A
With kids
What a beautiful homestead they have here. Our daughter loved chasing the cats and watching the goats.
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Lindsay
November 2025
15 ft campervan
Beautiful views. Great communication. Close to town but still feels like you're out in a private oasis.
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B
October 2025
25 ft travel trailer
Great location right on the river and in town. very clean facility, would return. .
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Randy
September 2025
26 ft pop-up camper
This property is located in the middle of East Maupin, OR.
Full services included hookups, wifi and showers. There are a few restaurants and lounges in the area as well.
The star of the show is the Lower Deschutes River.
Will be back in the future. 💯✅
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Vince
September 2025
36 ft travel trailer
Scenic River view RV sites and a fur bar. Another restaurant and a general store near by, walking distance. I enjoyed my stay.
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Taylor
September 2025
26 ft travel trailer
Campsite was clean, easy to find, and a great place to spend a few nights.
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Brian
September 2025
Group trip
I have stayed with my wife here before, I have also camped on the property a few times. It has become one of my favorite places to get away. It’s very stress free, Amanda is a wonderful host and the place is quite frankly, stunning. I enjoy places of silence and few people, and this has both. And the stars, you just can’t get them any better than here. Fantastic. BF
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Justine
September 2025
Tent
With pets
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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Jennie
September 2025
16 ft car
With kids
Great accommodations , comfortable, family friendly!
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Kelsey
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
Such a great site! The lake was awesome for swimming, SUPing and floating. Our group loved it, highly recommend.
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Marie
September 2025
Tent
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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Denise
September 2025
16 ft car
When we arrived Rachel greeted us and allowed us to park nestled in some trees on her property. She offered up some local restaurants and asked if we needed any other recommendations for the area. We visited Silver Falls during our stay. We car camped and it was nice having a flush toilet and shower to use especially after the long hike. We enjoyed seeing the cows and goats in the pasture. The views were beautiful.
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Ian
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
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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Jake
August 2025
15 ft travel trailer
With pets
Beautiful spot right on the water, surrounded by trees. Peaceful, clean, and the perfect place to relax—I’ll definitely be back!
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Lacey
August 2025
42 ft fifth wheel
With kids
We truly loved staying here and the hosts were amazing. They let my kids collect eggs from the chicken coop and pick vegetables from the garden. We cooked their fresh zucchini and squash and it was delicious. The scenery was incredible and we enjoyed mornings watching the cows graze in a nearby pasture. If we ever pass through, I would book here again and again.
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Lucas
August 2025
60 ft fifth wheel
With pets
This place is a hidden gem, for sure. A picturesque pastoral landscape view awaits you. We loved letting the dogs play freely in the open field, making friends with the cows on the other side of the fence. Had a cool common area. 50 amp and water were nice bonuses. Rachel greeted us when we got in and was super friendly and helpful, but left us alone to enjoy their property ourselves.
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Katie
August 2025
1 night at Airstream Near the Gorge, Edgefield
Comfy bed…check! Quiet, beautiful property…check! Blackberry bushes…check! A friendly kitty that comes to greet you…check! We loved our stay here and would definitely stay again if we came back to the area. I only wish we could’ve stayed longer and enjoyed the outdoor space and corn hole game.
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David
August 2025
19 ft campervan
Nice vistas and a pleasant setting. Bathroom facility is also clean and convenient.
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Tani
August 2025
20 ft travel trailer
With pets
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!
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Michelle
August 2025
Tent
With kids
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!
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The best big rig friendly camping near Government Camp guide
Where to go
Mount Hood
The main attraction in the Government Camp area is Mount Hood. While skiing, snowboarding, and inner tubing are the main draws here, it’s also fun to just head up to Timberline Lodge (made famous by Stanley Kubrick's film, The Shining) for dinner or a cup of hot cocoa.
Local Lakes
Government Camp makes a great jumping-off point for exploring area lakes, particularly in the hot summer months. Popular spots for swimming include Trillium Lake, Timothy Lake, Lost Lake, and Frog Lake.
Warm Springs Reservation
For a drastic change in scenery, make your way south to Warm Springs, about a 45-minute drive away. Here you can learn about indigenous cultures at the Museum At Warm Springs or simply explore the desert landscape—keep an eye out for wild mustangs who live in the area.
When to go
Government Camp and its surroundings are popular year round, and while summer temperatures can reach as high as the 80s, winters tend to be cool and snowy. Ski season varies by year, but usually starts in early December and goes until May. Cold-weather activities include skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing, while the summer months are popular for mountain biking, disc golf, and taking thrilling rides down the half-mile-long Alpine Slide.