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Top-rated campgrounds near Wickiup Reservoir
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Top-rated campgrounds near Wickiup Reservoir
Public campgrounds in and near Wickiup Reservoir
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Patrick
November 2025
Group trip
Beautiful land and a generously supplied cabin. Can’t wait to come back!
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Ryan
October 2025
Group trip
Ruby's cabin represents the best that Hipcamp has to offer. This site is amazing, everywhere you look there are surprises and we'll thought out details. I will absolutely be back.
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Anna
October 2025
With pets
Our second time out here and it was wonderful! Jay has thought of everything and the space is very comfortable. A nice escape!
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Paige
September 2025
With pets
Ruby’s Cabin felt like such a treasure to me. My family loved the open spaces and scenery, plus the cabin and the outdoor cooking space. We got to explore the surrounding area on foot through the trails and my girls rode their bikes around the cabin. Jay came to greet us and let us know if we needed anything, to just ask. He was so friendly. I really can’t wait to go back.
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Tedd
September 2025
Group trip
Jay is one of a kind! The thought and care that goes into his property shows this. This is our most revisited HC and it will probably stay this way.
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Mandi
August 2025
With pets
Their property was so beautiful and peaceful.
Our family had an amazing time! They had an incredible cabin, camp kitchen had everything you could think of. The bathroom was so cute and wonderful to have. So much space for all our kids and dogs to run around. The showers were so fun and we enjoyed every night sitting around the fire pit that was available.
Jay has really thought of everything, he was so kind and hospitable. The site was so clean and beautiful, such attention to detail. Our whole family kept saying how amazing this place was with every new amenity we found!
We will be back!! Thank you!
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Missy
August 2025
With pets
Jay’s Place at Ruby’s Cabin was just what we needed. Quiet, private, peaceful and totally off the grid. Everything you might possibly need was available and Jay was able to suggest some nice fishing spots as well as which flies the fish were hitting. We really enjoyed our stay.
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elisabeth
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Ruby’s Cabin
More amazing than the amazing review. We loved the quiet environment. Perfect cabin. Extreme attention to details. Just bring pillow cases, towels, and some beddings + food. We did not miss anything. Confortable, clean, well appointed. Plenty of portable lights, and despite the lack of connectivity we had loaded our devices with movies and recharged them via portable power banks or car. Cute loo. My only mistake was to not download maps / AllTrails. Gps does not work and only ATT works in town. Owner was welcoming and shared his recommendations for hikes - we went to the lakes 45 mn drive away. Hard to imagine what could make this little paradise better. We will be back.,
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Stephanie
August 2025
With pets
The property is beautiful and private . The craftsmanship in the cabin and other structures is really impressive. It’s a truly special and memorable place.
They provided us just about everything. Outdoor and indoor games, a clean bathroom and solar shower, lovely places to gather AND
A STOCKED KITCHEN.
Jay was such a pleasure to visit with and we enjoyed seeing the herd of elk on the property. We absolutely loved our time at Ruby’s Cabin.
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Leo
August 2025
2 nights at Ruby’s Cabin
Fantastic! We brought our usual camping gear just in case and didn't need any of it. All you need is a cooler for food and drinks and they have everything else you need. We'll definitely be back. Thank you Jay and Tamara for the hospitality and amazing set up.
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Laura
July 2025
With pets
Always a wonderful experience at Ruby's cabin. We enjoyed seeing deer, skunks, lizards and chasing grasshoppers. We even got a rare owl sighting. Lots of family fun for everyone. Stargazing was amazing. Lots of shooting stars!!🌠
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Aubrey
July 2025
With kids
Jay and Tamara have created a really lovely outdoor escape and are excellent hosts. We stayed with a group of ten or so campers and everyone was so delighted by the place and the hospitality. It honestly felt like staying with friends. There are many generous and truly thoughtful details on the property, from beautiful cabin, to the well-stocked outdoor kitchen, to the solar shower setup and stall - even the outhouse is cute. Having running water felt like such a luxury. Tamara and Jay were really welcoming and responsive, not that we needed much since they had already provided just about everything we could ask for. Jay even helped fill the kiddie pool since it was so hot during our stay. And Tamara recommended a terrific nearby swimming hole perfect for cooling off during the heat of the day. Our only wish is that it was closer to Portland! We can’t wait to stay again!
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Marni
July 2025
With pets
Great experience here! Well equipped, private, beautiful attention to detail, we all had a blast.
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July 2025
With pets
Amazing spot! Super restful and peaceful. The hosts thought of everything and made our trip so lovely.
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Kat
June 2025
Weekend Trip to Ruby’s Cabin
A beautiful and quiet cabin. No electricity, cell phones or TV, just sharing stories and playing games with my friend. Cooked an excellent steak on the gas BBQ first night. Went down and started a fire in the fire pit below. Made smores and got marshmallow all over my face. Looking forward to another longer stay in the future.
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Zara
June 2025
With pets
The perfect cabin for a few days of pure solitude and relaxation. Ruby’s Cabin was perfect for two of us and our dog - plenty of space for families as well and tons of outdoor space to camp for larger groups. Jay met us on site to make sure we had everything we needed. We brought some of our normal camping gear, but the cabin was completely stocked with everything and more. We will definitely be back!
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Peter
June 2025
With pets
Planning to stay there again people are great and so are the whole area
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Christi
May 2025
With pets
The property is beautiful and has all of the amenities that you could possibly need. We have loved our many visits to Jay and Tamara's place.
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Charli
May 2025
Group trip
Ive rented Ruby’s Cabin for two years in a row for my birthday and fully intend on continuing to do so. Always a wonderful experience, full amenities including a full outdoor kitchen and lots of activities, plus a beautiful view into the valley. Amazing experience once again.
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Isel
May 2025
With pets
Jay is a wonderful man for allowing us to enjoy his little piece of paradise. His property is special. Once you pass his home, you drive into an escape from society. You meander through a wooded driveway and end in a tucked away spot where cell reception does not exist. The space is private and lovely. Our dogs were able to roam and explore without us having to worry. Well, except the evening we drove up and found about 100 elk hanging out in our pasture. We did not want the dogs to scare away these astonishing visitors! There is no power on site, which we were fine with. There are plenty of lanterns around to find your way. The one thing I was not ready for was the outdoor shower, which consisted of solar-heated water bags. Nope... not for me... not in the rainy woods of Oregon with around 50 degree weather. Thankfully, McCreedie Hot Springs are just 15 minutes away!
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The best cabins in Wickiup Reservoir with fishing guide
Notable campgrounds
- Best for groups: Gull Point Campground has two group campsites for up to 30 people.
- Best for anglers: Reservoir Campground offers direct access to the water.
Tips for snagging a campsite
- Reservations for the can be made directly through the Forest Service, either online using recreation.gov or over the phone. Campsites open up for reservation six months in advance, at 6 am.
- The peak season runs from the end of May until the end of September. Outside of that time, campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- If you can’t find a spot at Wickiup, note that there are still tons of places to camp in the area, both in nearby state parks, on BLM land, and at privately run Hipcamps.
When to go
The best time to visit Wickiup Reservoir is in late spring or early autumn, when the weather is warm and dry and the crowds are fewer. July and August are also great months if you like warm weather, but the reservoir and area campgrounds can get very busy with summer vacationers. Accessing the area during the cold winter months can be challenging due to heavy snowfall.
Know before you go
- The easiest place to pick up groceries and other supplies is the town of La Pine, about a half-hour drive from the reservoir.
- Do not enter the water during cyanobacteria (harmful algae) blooms. The forest service puts out alerts about blooms, but it's always a good idea to do a visual check just in case. Water that looks foamy or thick and is a green, blue, or brownish-read color should be avoided.
- Forest fires are an issue in this part of the forest, and bans on fires and even some types of cooking devices are not uncommon. Check before igniting anything.