The best camping near Shaniko with horseback riding

Set up camp on the banks of the John Day River at this unpretentious park.

5. Cottonwood Canyon State Park

88%

(5)

29 sites · Moro, Oregon

45mi from Shaniko · 10 sites · Tents, RVs

Potable water

6. Winter Creek Acres

93%

(15)

Come enjoy 80 acres of beautiful central Oregon! Ancient Junipers, stunning views of the Sisters and Mt. Jefferson, breathtaking sunsets…our property has it all. Escape the chaos and enjoy the peace and quiet and wide open space. We are also 20 minutes to the marina and swimming beaches for those hot summer days. Please do not camp near owner’s trailer. Porta-potty is NOT available to campers.

7. Horseshoe House

16mi from Shaniko · 1 site · Tent, RV

The Horseshoe House A Family-Friendly Ranch Stay in Grass Valley, Oregon This isn’t just a place to stay — it’s an experience for our guests, and a way of life for us. The Horseshoe House sits on 10 acres of working ranch land outside Grass Valley, Oregon — surrounded by rolling wheat fields, wide-open skies, and the kind of quiet only the high desert can offer. At 2,500 feet elevation, it’s peaceful, simple, and full of old Oregon character. Our connection to this area runs deep. My great-grandfather settled in this part of Oregon after coming from Tennessee in the early 1900s. Like many who came west, he raised sheep — and we’re proud to carry on that legacy today. Guests are welcome to meet the animals — sheep, pigs, and chickens — and maybe even give a few a pat or a scratch. Want a closer look at ranch life? Just let us know and we’ll happily schedule a farm tour ahead of time. We’re close to the Deschutes, John Day, and Columbia Rivers, with nearby fossil beds, ghost towns, and the storied town of Antelope, featured in Netflix’s Wild Wild Country. Bring your family. Bring your boots (this is Oregon, after all). Come experience the rhythm of country life — real, relaxed, and unforgettable.

from

$38

/ night

8. Copper Ridge in Crooked River Ranch

85%

(17)

46mi from Shaniko · 8 sites

Copper Ridge is near Redmond in Central Oregon conveniently located between Redmond, Sisters and Terrebonne. The Crooked River Canyon offers many outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, golfing, and sightseeing. Plus, there are plenty of breweries and restaurants nearby.. Convenience: Convenient RV Sites In Central Oregon: 15-20 minutes to Redmond, Sisters, Terrebonne and 40 minutes to Bend Attractions: Nestled into the Crooked River Canyon with fantastic canyon views and easy access to Smith Rock, Lake Billy Chinook, and the Three Sisters Wilderness. Amenities: 8 sites with bathrooms and showers, laundry, manager on-site

9. Panacea at the canyon

47mi from Shaniko · 7 sites

The development of Panacea was a nine year journey, conceived and created from the ground up by a couple whose vision was to create a unique, energetic, natural space that would set the stage for guests to have a truly authentic experience. Through experiences, activities and personal attention, Panacea strives to help create overall well-being for each guest. This 40 acre luxury campground and spa was developed to provide an eco-friendly off-grid destination and outdoor spa where people can truly unplug and reconnect with nature to nurture their mind, body and spirit.Our vision was born out of the belief that we are daily too far removed from our true selves and our natural world where we effortlessly find rejuvenation and balance. We have created a relaxing space that serves as a catalyst for people to rediscover personal health, well-being and joy; a space that encourages people to nurture inner harmony, enhance their intuition and reinvigorate their creative spark.At Panacea, we have created the perfect space for people to enjoy a digital detox.

10. Ochoco National Forest

77%

(11)

257 sites · Mitchell, Oregon

Central Oregon hosts high mountains, thick pine forests, and lots of wilderness.

Miles of hiking trails, whitewater, and other outdoor activities make this an exciting spot!

11. Deschutes River State Recreation Area

88%

(7)

25 sites · Oregon

1713 sites · Three Rivers, Oregon

12. Deschutes National Forest

95%

(74)

Swim, boat, ski, and hike your way through this sunny Central Oregon expanse.

1 site · Terrebonne, Oregon

13. Smith Rock State Park

96%

(27)

Wildlife and world-class climbing abound in this rugged state park.

45mi from Shaniko · 10 sites · Tents, RVs

Showers

Camper favorites near Shaniko

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Winter Creek Acres

93%

(15)

Come enjoy 80 acres of beautiful central Oregon! Ancient Junipers, stunning views of the Sisters and Mt. Jefferson, breathtaking sunsets…our property has it all. Escape the chaos and enjoy the peace and quiet and wide open space. We are also 20 minutes to the marina and swimming beaches for those hot summer days. Please do not camp near owner’s trailer. Porta-potty is NOT available to campers.

Horseshoe House

16mi from Shaniko · 1 site · Tent, RV

The Horseshoe House A Family-Friendly Ranch Stay in Grass Valley, Oregon This isn’t just a place to stay — it’s an experience for our guests, and a way of life for us. The Horseshoe House sits on 10 acres of working ranch land outside Grass Valley, Oregon — surrounded by rolling wheat fields, wide-open skies, and the kind of quiet only the high desert can offer. At 2,500 feet elevation, it’s peaceful, simple, and full of old Oregon character. Our connection to this area runs deep. My great-grandfather settled in this part of Oregon after coming from Tennessee in the early 1900s. Like many who came west, he raised sheep — and we’re proud to carry on that legacy today. Guests are welcome to meet the animals — sheep, pigs, and chickens — and maybe even give a few a pat or a scratch. Want a closer look at ranch life? Just let us know and we’ll happily schedule a farm tour ahead of time. We’re close to the Deschutes, John Day, and Columbia Rivers, with nearby fossil beds, ghost towns, and the storied town of Antelope, featured in Netflix’s Wild Wild Country. Bring your family. Bring your boots (this is Oregon, after all). Come experience the rhythm of country life — real, relaxed, and unforgettable.

from

$38

/ night

Copper Ridge in Crooked River Ranch

85%

(17)

46mi from Shaniko · 8 sites

Copper Ridge is near Redmond in Central Oregon conveniently located between Redmond, Sisters and Terrebonne. The Crooked River Canyon offers many outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, golfing, and sightseeing. Plus, there are plenty of breweries and restaurants nearby.. Convenience: Convenient RV Sites In Central Oregon: 15-20 minutes to Redmond, Sisters, Terrebonne and 40 minutes to Bend Attractions: Nestled into the Crooked River Canyon with fantastic canyon views and easy access to Smith Rock, Lake Billy Chinook, and the Three Sisters Wilderness. Amenities: 8 sites with bathrooms and showers, laundry, manager on-site

Panacea at the canyon

47mi from Shaniko · 7 sites

The development of Panacea was a nine year journey, conceived and created from the ground up by a couple whose vision was to create a unique, energetic, natural space that would set the stage for guests to have a truly authentic experience. Through experiences, activities and personal attention, Panacea strives to help create overall well-being for each guest. This 40 acre luxury campground and spa was developed to provide an eco-friendly off-grid destination and outdoor spa where people can truly unplug and reconnect with nature to nurture their mind, body and spirit.Our vision was born out of the belief that we are daily too far removed from our true selves and our natural world where we effortlessly find rejuvenation and balance. We have created a relaxing space that serves as a catalyst for people to rediscover personal health, well-being and joy; a space that encourages people to nurture inner harmony, enhance their intuition and reinvigorate their creative spark.At Panacea, we have created the perfect space for people to enjoy a digital detox.

Public campgrounds near Shaniko

Rock Creek Campground

34mi from Shaniko · 33 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mt. Hood National Forest

Little Badger Campground

35mi from Shaniko · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mt. Hood National Forest

88%

(5)

Lone Tree Campground

36mi from Shaniko · 29 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cottonwood Canyon State Park

Bingham Springs Campground

36mi from Shaniko · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ochoco National Forest

Bonney Crossing Campground

36mi from Shaniko · 8 sites · in Mt. Hood National Forest

McCubbins Gulch Campground

37mi from Shaniko · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mt. Hood National Forest

McCubbins Overflow Campground

37mi from Shaniko · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mt. Hood National Forest

Whistler Campground

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

39mi from Shaniko · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mt. Hood National Forest

Keeps Mill Campground

Ochoco Divide Campground

39mi from Shaniko · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Ochoco National Forest

Forest Creek Campground

40mi from Shaniko · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mt. Hood National Forest

Wildcat Campground and Day Use Area

40mi from Shaniko · 17 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ochoco National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Great spot! House in view, along with neighboring friendly goats and very clean compost toilet

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Ellie

October 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Back Side of Painted Hills Camping

Great views! Lots of room to explore, caught it right before the snow came in late October! Thank you Bonnie!

Couple of cool little trails with views. Cactus Ridge literally has tiny cacti on the ground. Watch your dogs' paws!

Leila

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Back Side of Painted Hills Camping

Loved this private spot perched high with views of the desert hills. It helped to have a more rugged vehicle to handle the steep rough road. Sunrise was gorgeous and the stargazing at night was incredible. We saw shooting stars across the Milky Way! We could occasionally see and hear the tenants at the house further up the hill (only when they were outside on the deck), but they were far enough away that it never felt intrusive. Otherwise, camp was super quiet and it felt like we had the WHOLE place to ourselves. Loved the trails on the property. The only bummer was that there were a lot of pokies that kept getting stuck in our dogs' paws which kept us from exploring more. So if you bring dogs, you may want to put booties on them. Loved the proximity to Painted Hills. This site is a total high desert gem and we will definitely be back!

Rebecca

September 2025

16 ft car

Campsite was beautiful, clean bathroom. The stars were unreal. I was the only one there and it was amazing

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Karl

September 2025

15 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Back Side of Painted Hills Camping

Quiet, beautiful! Light trucks (SUV’s) with small trailers can easily negotiate the road in We did not meet Bonnie.

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Jill

September 2025

Tent

Great private site with a beautiful view and amazing spot for stargazing in the dark sky. The trees provided nice shade in the heat. The charcoal grill was very little but worked well for two people. The bathroom and site were clean and well maintained.

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KATHERINE

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Beautiful location! We loved the sunset and stars, it was quiet and beautiful. My husband was worried about the steepness of the mile-long loose gravel road, but our SUV made it up fine. We brought one of those large blue water jugs and only needed about half of it for the four of us, and it was an easy drive to visit the Painted Hills the following morning. Would love to go back.

Ben

August 2025

Tent

1 night at Horseshoe House

The Horseshoe House was great. Eric and his partner were really friendly and gave me a tour around their farm where I get to meet all their critters. I mainly booked at the site because I was looking for a remote location to stargaze, and while the weather didn't totally agree with me on my trip, I was still able to take some great photos. I would definitely book again.

Sam

August 2025

13 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Back Side of Painted Hills Camping

Amazing location with a breathtaking view. Wish we could have stayed longer!

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Lea

August 2025

16 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Back Side of Painted Hills Camping

The quiet and solitude not to mention views of neighboring landscapes are not to be missed. But... try to miss the access road if it's a rare sustained downpour which is what we faced and made it to camp ok in 4WD with some consternation. Mainly we hoped the heavy rain didn't wash out the exit road. As soon as it dried next morning though all was good. Just saying. FYI since we didn't have levelers for our popup truck camper there's a really nice level spot just at the entrance to the picnic/BBQ flat landing spot.Super chill place for quiet,stars,views and a nice hike up the hill.

Jacqui

August 2025

17 ft Class C

With kids

Amazing view from up high in the hills! It was a bit challenging to navigate when we arrived after dark, but we made it. We definitely appreciated the solar shower and water setup. Also enjoyed saying hello to the goats. Thank you!

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Angie

July 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Camping under the Stars

We had such a wonderful experience thanks to our amazing camp host! We arrived late at night with a last-minute reservation, and he went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. He greeted us warmly despite the hour, helped us get settled quickly, and made everything feel easy and stress-free. What really stood out was his thoughtfulness during our stay—while we were out exploring for the day, the wind picked up and he took the time to stake down our tent so nothing blew away. That level of attention and care is rare and so appreciated. Truly one of the best camp hosts we’ve ever had—friendly, helpful, and genuinely looking out for his guests. Can’t recommend him highly enough!

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Rachelle

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camping under the Stars

Great camping spot! Directions were clear, beautiful area, and communicative host! We even had water provided, chairs, plus a picnic table. We were there two nights, with great stargazing the second night. Private lots, clean porta potty, Fred was awesome. Would definitely recommend!

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Susan

July 2025

Tent

The view from our site was incredible and it was so quiet! Highly recommend! (Short drive to the Painted Hills and Mitchell’s great pub Tiger something.)

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Paolo

July 2025

16 ft campervan

Bonnie's spot was wonderful! There's a wonderful sense of solitude, a clean bathroom, a great view over the surrounding hills, and a spectacular, practically pristine night sky (I say this as an amateur astronomer who's spent years looking for unpolluted skies). It's also uniquely situated as one of the very few HipCamp spots near the beautiful Geologic playground of John Day Fossil Beds. We definitely plan to return.

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Javen

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Winter Creek Acres

It was very nice we stayed for 1 nigjt and hiked smith rock and went to a waterfall to swim the next day great trip, only downside is that it’s hard to figure out where to set up camp we found a sorta flat spot and called it good wasnt bad at all, overall would recommend especially for the price

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Janelle

July 2025

Tent

With kids

3 nights at Winter Creek Acres

What a wonderful experience! Beautiful scenery and excellent location for going to Lake Billy Chinook. Would definitely recommend and plan to visit again!

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Aleksandra

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

This was a beautiful place right by the painted hills! It was nice and private. Bonnie was very accommodating. The road was honestly not that bad. We made it up easily in a Ford Transit. It’s bumpy and steep but if you’re used to driving on roads like that you’ll be fine.

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Breana

June 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Back Side of Painted Hills Camping

Loved it here! A really sweet spot and easy to find :)

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Carsen

June 2025

Tent

Great stay only a short drive from the painted hills. The pit toilet was well maintained and the site felt private despite the house above on the hill. We loved the view and are determined to come again! Thanks!

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Krista

June 2025

16 ft car