The best dog-friendly camping near Wheeler

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You’ll find over 600 pet-friendly campsites in Wheeler, each ready for muddy paws and wagging tails. Most sites sit near forest trails or riverbanks, perfect for a morning walk or evening wildlife watch. Prices range from $15 to $45 a night, so there’s something for every budget. Showers, toilets, and campfires are standard at most spots—don’t forget your fishing pole or horse gear if you want to make the most of the area. Locals swear by Powder Creek Campground (689 reviews) for quiet nights and big open skies. Tillamook - Trask River (424 reviews) draws anglers and birdwatchers, while HolisticLifeFarm Clatskanie OR (280 reviews) is the spot for a low-key, back-to-nature vibe. Bring your dog, pack out your trash, and you’ll fit right in.

97% (4.8K) 416 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Wheeler

1. Slow Boat Farm - Island Camping

99%
(203)
42mi from Wheeler · 1 site · Tent, RV
We can host up to 8 people comfortably. Wide open spaces, kayak launch, and small-scale farming form a unique culture at Slow Boat Farm. Camp on Puget Island, in a peaceful, pastoral setting with views of the hills and cliffs on both sides of the river. Fire ring is available year round regardless of fire bans. A large grassy field offers ample space, and a private kayak launch is a short walk through a cottonwood forest. You will enjoy a private camp spot with shade or open space, where we can accommodate multiple vehicles. Larger groups can be accommodated - contact us! Slow Boat Farm is a large meadow, five acres of grass and wide open spaces plus a great view the gorge cliffs. Camping is available late April through September 30. 2025 KEY EVENTS: July 26 - Puget Island Gardens Music Festival Little Island Relay, Little Island Creamery. - recently re-scheduled to 2026.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from 
$30
 / night

2. Gateway to the Oregon Coast

100%
(45)
35mi from Wheeler · 1 site · RV
offering up an area on our property for clean, friendly, quiet campers that want to get out of the city and enjoy some peace and quiet. We are located in Banks, Oregon. We are approximately 45 minutes west of downtown Portland. Our camping area is about 5 acres and offers something for everyone. If you have a large RV and need a safe and quiet spot to stay for the night, we got you. We have a large fire pit, Adirondak chairs, a large picnic table, and a swing set for the kids. Badminton and cornhole available on request. Family get-togethers or birthday parties are welcome! We are located just 1.5 miles from The Banks-Vernonia Trail. Bike campers are welcome! Feel free to bring along your 4-legged friends as well. We do not have a fence, so if you do not trust your dog of a leash, please keep them tied up. We have a lot of deer that pass through and untrained dogs love chasing them. Banks has a few restaurants to choose from: Subway, Dairy Queen, Main Street Pizza, Mary's Mexican Food, Hop-Cycle Brewing to name a few. There is also a Supermarket in town just in case you forgot your S'mores supplies, Spirits, or campfire wood. We are about 20 minutes away from McMenamins Grand Lodge, in Forest Grove, which hosts some great live concerts during the summer. We have a few fishing spots within about 30 minutes of the property. Hagg lake, Horning's Hideout, Dorman's Pond and the Wilson River are all popular spots. We have clean well water and 50A electrical hookups. We do not offer dumping of black water, but you can empty your tank at the Elks club in Forest Grove (25-minute drive) for free or Camping World over in Hillsboro. I don't mind if you drain your gray water on the property as long as you use a longer hose to keep it away from the immediate camping area. The parking area for RV's is fairly level and easy to get in and out of. During the late summer, our 5 apple trees produce great fruit. We also have 2 plum trees, and some blackberries. Feel free to pick what you would like. Currently, we do not have any public bathroom facilities available for campers, so please plan accordingly. Please, only book if you have an RV with working plumbing. **We will not accept tent campers** Please feel free to ask me any questions, we are willing to make accommodations for special situations/events if possible!
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
from 
$60
 / night

3. James & Patricia's Oasis

98%
(127)
33mi from Wheeler · 2 sites · Tents
20 years ago James and Patricia purchased land that had been logged multiple time, and built a house to raise a family, and watch the forest regrow. James loves trains and this area had a logging operation in the early 1900's that included railroads, donkey engines and logging camps in the area. In the 1980's several 10 to 20 acre parcels were sold to people who wanted a piece of the country life. James and Patricia now live on one of those parcels and look forward to the next generation enjoying the country life. When James and Patricia bought the property, the previous owner had cut down most of the trees and would mow most of the land. The land was allowed to recover with alder being the first forest which replenished the soil. In a few areas scotch broom (invasive plants) took hold. Not wanting to use toxic chemicals that could leach into the water supply getting rid of scotch broom was a challenge but now there is large meadow with baby Christmas trees growing (marked by the red flags). In many other places douglas fir has planted itself along with new cedar trees. There is beautiful undergrowth that includes thimble berry, Oregon grape, candy stripe and many other wild plants. There is red huckleberry growing in various places and makes a great snack when they are ripe. Speaking of wild, there is a lot wildlife here. Several species of birds live here including family of humming birds. Sometimes you will see grouse, geese, ducks, swallows, red tail hawks, even a glimpse of a bald eagle. There are wild bunnies, gardener snakes, frogs, salamanders. If you go along the trails you might see signs of deer or coyote. There are currently chickens that live near the garage and garden (that's why dogs must be on leash). Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent in a shady meadow next to a small pond. Enjoy the serenity and the coastal mountain breezes flowing through the tree tops. There are hiking trails through forest land. Wake in the morning to birds singing, and fall asleep to the frogs in the pond. Clear nights and you can see a lot of stars. During the right season there are blackberries, red huckleberries and thimble berries. The Banks-Vernonia Linear trail State park and LL Stub Stewart are both near this beautiful little space.
Campfires
Toilets
Potable water
from 
$25
 / night

4. Happy Camping

48mi from Wheeler · 12 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Happy Camping at The Bayou — where you come to breathe easier, reset your pace, and let the fire re-calibrate the week out of you. Sites fit 1–4 people (tents, vans, pop-ups, RVs — dry, electricity with fee). Bring your own camping gear, we recommend it! (Gear is available at check-in) Cooler Rules: Bring your own Food & Beer with a corking fee Check-in Lobby Supply $ offerings: Tent, Tarp, Mat, Sleeping Bags, Pillow, and Bundles of Wood One-nighters welcome. It's what we do! Open Fridays (holidays excluded). For other dates or full-property events, email HappyAcresAtTheBayou@gmail.com with subject (Happy Camping). On Site • Clean, well-kept luxury Poly-John • Firepits — the original group therapy • Propane grill — bring your cooler, not regrets, by eating out every night on vacation • Nightcap at the Apothic Teahouse (Real Speakeasy Vibes) — slow the nervous system down because you have the bar to yourself! • RV/van areas available Around You: Walk to golf Wander a river trail under hazelnuts Explore Historic 3rd St just minutes away (3.4 miles to be exact!) Groups welcome— retreats, reunions, ceremonies, weddings, circles, celebrations of all kinds! Guests return because the Bayou changes how you feel — it drops your shoulders, widens your breath, and reminds you how connection feels. Total Experience vibes... Leave a review and receive a return-stay discount. Come once to feel new. Come back to feel at home.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$35
 / night

You’ll find over 600 pet-friendly campsites in Wheeler, each ready for muddy paws and wagging tails. Most sites sit near forest trails or riverbanks, perfect for a morning walk or evening wildlife watch. Prices range from $15 to $45 a night, so there’s something for every budget. Showers, toilets, and campfires are standard at most spots—don’t forget your fishing pole or horse gear if you want to make the most of the area. Locals swear by Powder Creek Campground (689 reviews) for quiet nights and big open skies. Tillamook - Trask River (424 reviews) draws anglers and birdwatchers, while HolisticLifeFarm Clatskanie OR (280 reviews) is the spot for a low-key, back-to-nature vibe. Bring your dog, pack out your trash, and you’ll fit right in.

97% (4.8K) 416 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Wheeler

1. Slow Boat Farm - Island Camping

99%
(203)
42mi from Wheeler · 1 site · Tent, RV
We can host up to 8 people comfortably. Wide open spaces, kayak launch, and small-scale farming form a unique culture at Slow Boat Farm. Camp on Puget Island, in a peaceful, pastoral setting with views of the hills and cliffs on both sides of the river. Fire ring is available year round regardless of fire bans. A large grassy field offers ample space, and a private kayak launch is a short walk through a cottonwood forest. You will enjoy a private camp spot with shade or open space, where we can accommodate multiple vehicles. Larger groups can be accommodated - contact us! Slow Boat Farm is a large meadow, five acres of grass and wide open spaces plus a great view the gorge cliffs. Camping is available late April through September 30. 2025 KEY EVENTS: July 26 - Puget Island Gardens Music Festival Little Island Relay, Little Island Creamery. - recently re-scheduled to 2026.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from 
$30
 / night

2. Gateway to the Oregon Coast

100%
(45)
35mi from Wheeler · 1 site · RV
offering up an area on our property for clean, friendly, quiet campers that want to get out of the city and enjoy some peace and quiet. We are located in Banks, Oregon. We are approximately 45 minutes west of downtown Portland. Our camping area is about 5 acres and offers something for everyone. If you have a large RV and need a safe and quiet spot to stay for the night, we got you. We have a large fire pit, Adirondak chairs, a large picnic table, and a swing set for the kids. Badminton and cornhole available on request. Family get-togethers or birthday parties are welcome! We are located just 1.5 miles from The Banks-Vernonia Trail. Bike campers are welcome! Feel free to bring along your 4-legged friends as well. We do not have a fence, so if you do not trust your dog of a leash, please keep them tied up. We have a lot of deer that pass through and untrained dogs love chasing them. Banks has a few restaurants to choose from: Subway, Dairy Queen, Main Street Pizza, Mary's Mexican Food, Hop-Cycle Brewing to name a few. There is also a Supermarket in town just in case you forgot your S'mores supplies, Spirits, or campfire wood. We are about 20 minutes away from McMenamins Grand Lodge, in Forest Grove, which hosts some great live concerts during the summer. We have a few fishing spots within about 30 minutes of the property. Hagg lake, Horning's Hideout, Dorman's Pond and the Wilson River are all popular spots. We have clean well water and 50A electrical hookups. We do not offer dumping of black water, but you can empty your tank at the Elks club in Forest Grove (25-minute drive) for free or Camping World over in Hillsboro. I don't mind if you drain your gray water on the property as long as you use a longer hose to keep it away from the immediate camping area. The parking area for RV's is fairly level and easy to get in and out of. During the late summer, our 5 apple trees produce great fruit. We also have 2 plum trees, and some blackberries. Feel free to pick what you would like. Currently, we do not have any public bathroom facilities available for campers, so please plan accordingly. Please, only book if you have an RV with working plumbing. **We will not accept tent campers** Please feel free to ask me any questions, we are willing to make accommodations for special situations/events if possible!
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
from 
$60
 / night

3. James & Patricia's Oasis

98%
(127)
33mi from Wheeler · 2 sites · Tents
20 years ago James and Patricia purchased land that had been logged multiple time, and built a house to raise a family, and watch the forest regrow. James loves trains and this area had a logging operation in the early 1900's that included railroads, donkey engines and logging camps in the area. In the 1980's several 10 to 20 acre parcels were sold to people who wanted a piece of the country life. James and Patricia now live on one of those parcels and look forward to the next generation enjoying the country life. When James and Patricia bought the property, the previous owner had cut down most of the trees and would mow most of the land. The land was allowed to recover with alder being the first forest which replenished the soil. In a few areas scotch broom (invasive plants) took hold. Not wanting to use toxic chemicals that could leach into the water supply getting rid of scotch broom was a challenge but now there is large meadow with baby Christmas trees growing (marked by the red flags). In many other places douglas fir has planted itself along with new cedar trees. There is beautiful undergrowth that includes thimble berry, Oregon grape, candy stripe and many other wild plants. There is red huckleberry growing in various places and makes a great snack when they are ripe. Speaking of wild, there is a lot wildlife here. Several species of birds live here including family of humming birds. Sometimes you will see grouse, geese, ducks, swallows, red tail hawks, even a glimpse of a bald eagle. There are wild bunnies, gardener snakes, frogs, salamanders. If you go along the trails you might see signs of deer or coyote. There are currently chickens that live near the garage and garden (that's why dogs must be on leash). Learn more about this land: Pitch your tent in a shady meadow next to a small pond. Enjoy the serenity and the coastal mountain breezes flowing through the tree tops. There are hiking trails through forest land. Wake in the morning to birds singing, and fall asleep to the frogs in the pond. Clear nights and you can see a lot of stars. During the right season there are blackberries, red huckleberries and thimble berries. The Banks-Vernonia Linear trail State park and LL Stub Stewart are both near this beautiful little space.
Campfires
Toilets
Potable water
from 
$25
 / night

4. Happy Camping

48mi from Wheeler · 12 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Happy Camping at The Bayou — where you come to breathe easier, reset your pace, and let the fire re-calibrate the week out of you. Sites fit 1–4 people (tents, vans, pop-ups, RVs — dry, electricity with fee). Bring your own camping gear, we recommend it! (Gear is available at check-in) Cooler Rules: Bring your own Food & Beer with a corking fee Check-in Lobby Supply $ offerings: Tent, Tarp, Mat, Sleeping Bags, Pillow, and Bundles of Wood One-nighters welcome. It's what we do! Open Fridays (holidays excluded). For other dates or full-property events, email HappyAcresAtTheBayou@gmail.com with subject (Happy Camping). On Site • Clean, well-kept luxury Poly-John • Firepits — the original group therapy • Propane grill — bring your cooler, not regrets, by eating out every night on vacation • Nightcap at the Apothic Teahouse (Real Speakeasy Vibes) — slow the nervous system down because you have the bar to yourself! • RV/van areas available Around You: Walk to golf Wander a river trail under hazelnuts Explore Historic 3rd St just minutes away (3.4 miles to be exact!) Groups welcome— retreats, reunions, ceremonies, weddings, circles, celebrations of all kinds! Guests return because the Bayou changes how you feel — it drops your shoulders, widens your breath, and reminds you how connection feels. Total Experience vibes... Leave a review and receive a return-stay discount. Come once to feel new. Come back to feel at home.
Electrical hookup
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$35
 / night

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