- Desert Camping
The best desert camping near Government Camp
99% (189) • 82 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Government Camp
Justesen Ranches
1. Justesen Ranches
96%
(195)
29mi from Government Camp · 23 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$67
/ night
Nadja's Hideway
2. Nadja's Hideway
100%
(55)
39mi from Government Camp · 4 sites · RVs, Lodging
Open for the 2025 Season
Play in Hood River during the day, relax in the country at night. We're 6.5 miles up in the hills, called High Prairie, above the sleepy town Lyle.
Enjoy the peace on our 5 acre hideaway, wake up with the chickens.
Take a walk to look at Mt. Adams which is just around the corner. Hiking, biking, kite boarding, windsurfing all within a few miles of reach with never ending opportunities to get your exercise. Just ask for tips.
The land has mostly Oak trees where you can take your nap in your hang matt. The place is easy accessible, far away from all but still close to all Gorge attractions during the day. The town has a nice little convenience store, country cafe, Chinese restaurant, and new to our town "Confluence Cafe" right at the entrance by the Klickitat River - Awesome views - yummy treats and coffee. Matt and Ali are super cool, go check it out.
Grocery shopping is best done in Hood River, White Salmon or
The Dalles. Once up here, there isn't much, so come prepared.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$36
/ night
Harth Hideaway
3. Harth Hideaway
100%
(6)
31mi from Government Camp · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Columbia Gorge Homestead Camping — The Dalles, Oregon
Welcome to your next peaceful getaway in the heart of The Dalles! This charming homestead property offers a unique and private camping experience with three distinct sites, each designed to give you a cozy connection to the land and the beauty of the Columbia River Gorge.
Site #1 – RV Hookup Spot:
Tucked into a quiet corner of the property, this site is equipped with full hookups for RVs up to 25 feet. Enjoy the comfort of your home on wheels while surrounded by open skies, native trees, and sweeping views. Perfect for travelers who want a little convenience with their wilderness.
Site #2 – Meadow Tent Camping OR Travel Van OR Small RV:
Pitch your tent, park your travel van or RV in the upper meadow for a classic, back-to-nature experience. This site offers soft grass, gentle breezes, and starlit skies. It’s ideal for those looking to disconnect, with room to spread out and soak in the peaceful atmosphere.
Whether you’re road-tripping or tenting under the stars, this special property offers the perfect blend of seclusion, comfort, and connection to nature. Just minutes from the Columbia River, wineries, hiking trails, and the charm of downtown The Dalles.
Pets
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
Mt. Hood National Forest
4. Mt. Hood National Forest
92%
(191)
National forest 5.3mi from Government Camp · 1295 sites
Explore mountains, lakes, hot springs, and hiking trails in this expansive forest near Portland.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Deschutes River State Recreation Area
5. Deschutes River State Recreation Area
88%
(7)
State park 47mi from Government Camp · 25 sites
Miles of hiking trails, whitewater, and other outdoor activities make this an exciting spot!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Cozy Gorge Views Glamping Getaway
6. Cozy Gorge Views Glamping Getaway
100%
(1)
33mi from Government Camp · 2 sites
Glamping Getaway Of Your Dreams On Farm Setting with Sweeping views of Columbia River Gorge
Escape to our cozy, newly remodeled 26-ft camper, nestled atop cherry orchards in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Perfect for a peaceful retreat, this charming space offers comfort and style with breathtaking views of the gorge right from your doorstep.
Wake up to sweeping vistas, enjoy your morning coffee surrounded by the beauty of Skyline Farms, and soak in the tranquility of the orchard setting. Inside, you’ll find all the essentials for a comfortable stay.
Pleas park directly behind camper. The driveway will be yours to use for your stay here. When we have guests we park in the lower field as to ensure as much privacy as possible.
Please do not block gate to upper field.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$98
/ night
Deschutes Riverview Campground
7. Deschutes Riverview Campground
100%
(7)
34mi from Government Camp · 1 site
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.
Pets
from
$50
/ night
Hydro Island
8. Hydro Island
34mi from Government Camp · 1 site
Shaded gravel camping spot with full RV hookups and laundry facilities in Maupin, Oregon.
Walkable to the Deschutes River, Main Street in downtown Maupin, and everything this fun, quirky town has to offer.
The spot is suitable for either a tent or an RV, up to 40 feet.
Pets
Full hookups
from
$35
/ night
99% (189) • 82 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Government Camp
Justesen Ranches
1. Justesen Ranches
96%
(195)
29mi from Government Camp · 23 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$67
/ night
Nadja's Hideway
2. Nadja's Hideway
100%
(55)
39mi from Government Camp · 4 sites · RVs, Lodging
Open for the 2025 Season
Play in Hood River during the day, relax in the country at night. We're 6.5 miles up in the hills, called High Prairie, above the sleepy town Lyle.
Enjoy the peace on our 5 acre hideaway, wake up with the chickens.
Take a walk to look at Mt. Adams which is just around the corner. Hiking, biking, kite boarding, windsurfing all within a few miles of reach with never ending opportunities to get your exercise. Just ask for tips.
The land has mostly Oak trees where you can take your nap in your hang matt. The place is easy accessible, far away from all but still close to all Gorge attractions during the day. The town has a nice little convenience store, country cafe, Chinese restaurant, and new to our town "Confluence Cafe" right at the entrance by the Klickitat River - Awesome views - yummy treats and coffee. Matt and Ali are super cool, go check it out.
Grocery shopping is best done in Hood River, White Salmon or
The Dalles. Once up here, there isn't much, so come prepared.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$36
/ night
Harth Hideaway
3. Harth Hideaway
100%
(6)
31mi from Government Camp · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Columbia Gorge Homestead Camping — The Dalles, Oregon
Welcome to your next peaceful getaway in the heart of The Dalles! This charming homestead property offers a unique and private camping experience with three distinct sites, each designed to give you a cozy connection to the land and the beauty of the Columbia River Gorge.
Site #1 – RV Hookup Spot:
Tucked into a quiet corner of the property, this site is equipped with full hookups for RVs up to 25 feet. Enjoy the comfort of your home on wheels while surrounded by open skies, native trees, and sweeping views. Perfect for travelers who want a little convenience with their wilderness.
Site #2 – Meadow Tent Camping OR Travel Van OR Small RV:
Pitch your tent, park your travel van or RV in the upper meadow for a classic, back-to-nature experience. This site offers soft grass, gentle breezes, and starlit skies. It’s ideal for those looking to disconnect, with room to spread out and soak in the peaceful atmosphere.
Whether you’re road-tripping or tenting under the stars, this special property offers the perfect blend of seclusion, comfort, and connection to nature. Just minutes from the Columbia River, wineries, hiking trails, and the charm of downtown The Dalles.
Pets
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
Mt. Hood National Forest
4. Mt. Hood National Forest
92%
(191)
National forest 5.3mi from Government Camp · 1295 sites
Explore mountains, lakes, hot springs, and hiking trails in this expansive forest near Portland.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Deschutes River State Recreation Area
5. Deschutes River State Recreation Area
88%
(7)
State park 47mi from Government Camp · 25 sites
Miles of hiking trails, whitewater, and other outdoor activities make this an exciting spot!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Cozy Gorge Views Glamping Getaway
6. Cozy Gorge Views Glamping Getaway
100%
(1)
33mi from Government Camp · 2 sites
Glamping Getaway Of Your Dreams On Farm Setting with Sweeping views of Columbia River Gorge
Escape to our cozy, newly remodeled 26-ft camper, nestled atop cherry orchards in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Perfect for a peaceful retreat, this charming space offers comfort and style with breathtaking views of the gorge right from your doorstep.
Wake up to sweeping vistas, enjoy your morning coffee surrounded by the beauty of Skyline Farms, and soak in the tranquility of the orchard setting. Inside, you’ll find all the essentials for a comfortable stay.
Pleas park directly behind camper. The driveway will be yours to use for your stay here. When we have guests we park in the lower field as to ensure as much privacy as possible.
Please do not block gate to upper field.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$98
/ night
Deschutes Riverview Campground
7. Deschutes Riverview Campground
100%
(7)
34mi from Government Camp · 1 site
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.
Pets
from
$50
/ night
Hydro Island
8. Hydro Island
34mi from Government Camp · 1 site
Shaded gravel camping spot with full RV hookups and laundry facilities in Maupin, Oregon.
Walkable to the Deschutes River, Main Street in downtown Maupin, and everything this fun, quirky town has to offer.
The spot is suitable for either a tent or an RV, up to 40 feet.
Pets
Full hookups
from
$35
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Caitlin
September 2025
Tent
With pets
great secluded camping spot with amazing sunrise views. would definitely recommend and stay again!
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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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Tom
August 2025
17 ft travel trailer
With pets
Private and quiet lower camp despite the nearby road. Zero mosquitos. Nadja was a fantastic and authentic host, even gave us baked apricot strudel and extra veggies from her garden! A herd of deer and some wild turkeys came through. We would definitely stay with her again!
Note: If you have a dog, keep them near your tent/camper as it is the time of year for burrs. Our dog was covered with them.
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Mark
August 2025
20 ft campervan
With kids
Awesome views and lots of solitude! Mt. Hood and the reflecting sunset is pretty unbeatable.
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Carlene
August 2025
12 ft campervan
Upon arrival, Gary greeted us warmly and then escorted us up to our camp site. We have a lovely quiet evening and enjoyed our stay very much.
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Alexandra
July 2025
20 ft campervan
With pets
Great little spot! Amanda was easy to communicate with and provided me with answers to my questions. We had a group of 7 with 3 kids and it was a fun little weekend getaway that’s still close to Portland. Prepare for mosquitoes and horse flies though.
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Steve
July 2025
45 ft fifth wheel
With pets
Excellent spot for dry camping. Close to rafting, kayaking, swimming and town. The site is more sloped than it appears in several spots. It’s definitely manageable but blocks make it easier
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Kelly
July 2025
Tent
With pets
We had a phenomenal time at the lake - it was so beautiful and peaceful, and it was so much fun to paddle around the lake and jump off the dock. There were tons of fish jumping, so many different birds, and deer visited in the morning. We also had a rattlesnake join us which we were able to easily relocate, but he blended in so well with the ground so be really mindful of where you're stepping! For those bringing pets: there are foxtail-like plants growing up near the fence and lots of ticks, so make sure you're giving your animals a really thorough onceover when you get home. The bugs are definitely thriving and we got a lot of bites even with bug spray, but I'd happily pay that price all over again for such a lovely campsite. Might be worth bringing a screened in canopy if you're going to be spending a few days there. All in all, a really great experience and I suspect we'll be back!
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Larry
June 2025
26 ft fifth wheel
It was our third time there. We had a great time.
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Sarah
June 2025
15 ft fifth wheel
With pets
Great spot! Perfect for self-contained camper/trailer set-ups (no bathrooms). Perfect location near the river. Green grass field. We had a great burger at the Oasis Cafe across the street and a fun time rafting with friends.
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Sally
June 2025
18 ft travel trailer
With kids
This was a fantastic spot to camp. The pond is absolutely beautiful, so much wildlife and perfect for paddle boarding, kayaking and fishing! Very quiet and relaxing. We had a lovely time, should have stayed another day. Any poor reviews are ridiculous and should be disregarded, those are really all about that person having a bad day. Bug spray is probably a good idea, though for us circumstances such as wind and cooler nights made it so we didn’t need any. This spot is true to what you see.
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Jen
April 2025
20 ft travel trailer
With pets
We really enjoyed our stay at this campsite. It was clean and spacious with plenty of room for our dog to run around. It is surrounded by beautiful oak trees and since the leaves hadn’t come in yet, there was plenty of sunlight, 0which was great for keeping our solar panels charged. There is a big opening to 0 sky so you would still get some good sun and views even with the trees filled in.
Nadja was really nice and helpful, making sure we had what we needed. She was super thoughtful and provided a ton of good suggestions and even let us borrow bug spray for our dog for hiking.
Currently, water is available at the top of the driveway. We have a 20ft trailer and were able to manage it without any issues. But Nadja did mention she may be bring a hose down to the site.
There was a bit of road noise during the day, but it wasn’t constant and was much quieter than the main roads. At night, the site was pretty quiet and very peaceful.
It’s a beautiful spot and we had a comfortable and relaxing stay. It was a great place to hang out at and a nice location for surrounding hikes.
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Meghan
March 2025
20 ft travel trailer
With pets
Wonderful place and great hostess! We’ll be back to camp here again!
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