99% (304)
Top-rated campgrounds near Wickiup Reservoir
99% (304)
Top-rated campgrounds near Wickiup Reservoir
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Josh
November 2025
Tent
If you’re looking for a quiet, scenic spot to unwind, listen to the river, and reconnect with nature, this is it. Can’t recommend it enough — I’ll definitely be back!
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Sally
September 2025
Tent
With pets
This spot is perfect! Exactly as advertised. A ton of space, very clean & well kept property & camping space. We are avid backpackers so this felt like glamping with the shelter, platform, & lighting. A ton of wildlife (large flocks of wild turkeys + herds of deer, hawks, songbirds) & beautiful scenery. We took all 4 of our dogs for a quick overnight for my wife’s birthday & it was perfect for a chill, fun evening. Great short walking paths. Richard is very nice & welcoming! Would stay again :~)
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Cory
September 2025
20 ft travel trailer
A truly spectacular location: quiet, private, stunning scenery, wildlife, easy access to hiking and biking and so much more! This is the ideal hipcamp. Immaculately clean, exceptionally well equipped, and everything is done with quality in mind. I can't say enough good about every aspect of this treasure. It is truly a very special spot. Add to that a great host and the natural beauty of the McKenzie Bridge region, the McKenzie River, and the Willamette National Forest and you have a world class Hipcamp. Best I have stayed at, I highly recommend!
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Chris
September 2025
Tent
With kids
The location was amazing. The property was very well kept, and private. Angela was a great and accommodating host. Made great memories here.
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Wendy
August 2025
Tent
Group trip
We loved the fire pit and common area. Great signs, lighting, garbage and recycling! Angela was very accommodating and to meet! Will stay here again! Great find!
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Stephanie
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Great spot for access to a secluded creek nearby. Very clean bathrooms and fresh drinking water. Angela was very nice and welcoming. Would love to come back!
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Gina
August 2025
16 ft car
With pets
Campsite was private, quiet, and beautiful space. Will definitely return.
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Mieke
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Awesome family camp site. Great amenities. Kind and attentive host. Gorgeous creek nearby that feels like a river and is wild and fresh. Easy access to local attractions. A great weekend getaway.
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Carissa
August 2025
Tent
Great little private campground! Fresh water hose, clean porta potties, close access to the areas’ gorgeous adventures! Angela checked in with us to make sure everything was perfect. Thanks for hosting our great family getaway! PS. There is a strict fire ban in place, for very good reasons! Keep this area green and thriving🌳🌲. PSS- We did hear some neighbor dogs and some roosters, there were some Yellowjacket’s around, but these are things you expect when camping in rural Oregon!
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Donna
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Angela’s place is a quiet little oasis in the woods. There are only 4 camping spots, and we had the privilege of having the whole place to ourselves. Angie is a great host, fun to talk with and it’s obvious that she takes pride in her work around the place - from the painted signs to the clean porta pots!
There is a central, communal area where (when allowed) a fire can be shared along with several lawn games.
It’s minutes away from McKenzie Bridge General Store which serves good coffee, pastries and full meals.
I’d love to return with friends to fill it up!
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Nan
August 2025
28 ft travel trailer
This is the second time I've stayed at The Farm at Castle Rock. It is a peaceful and beautiful place with abundant wildlife and with plentiful birdhouses and bird feeders. The grounds and facilities are clean and well-tended. Each of the three campsites are well-separated from each other for maximum privacy.
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Patric
August 2025
25 ft travel trailer
Really nice set up with beautiful views. Cheryl was a fantastic host and went out of her way to welcome us and provided lots of great info about things to do in the area. We stayed at Tom’s Rest in a travel trailer.
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Nicole
July 2025
24 ft campervan
This place is beautiful, remote, and well equipped with power, water, and recycling. I enjoyed my stay here and would stay again. Cheryl communicated readily throughout the booking process and leading up to the stay. She gave great directions that were easy to follow. Dirt road would be passable for normal clearance vehicles. I did put my rig in 4-low on the way up the hill but probably didn’t need to.
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Savannah
July 2025
Tent
With pets
Where do I even begin about our experience!? I will start by saying we will never forget our stay at Angela’s site. We took our 2 young boys for their first real camping trip experience. It was totally last minute and I found through HipCamp, this beautiful site that seemed perfect for my family. And it turned out to be one of the best memories I have ever have with my little family. Angela made sure we were taken care of in every way. Not only did we walk away with the sweetest memories, we walked away with a new forever friend. It doesn’t take long as you walk around the site, to see how much love and care she puts into her property. The stay would not be complete without a touch of Angela and her humor, great conversation, accommodation and comfort. If you are looking for a safe place to travel with your spouse, family or even just alone, and looking for really good company (whether it’s Angela or the coolest people that this site attracts) this is the place to go to. We will be back for more memories as often as we can come. Thank you Angela, for everything!! Can’t wait to come back.
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Alfred
July 2025
23 ft campervan
With pets
Absolutely beautiful property and fantastic host! Would definitely recommend and come back
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Jennifer
July 2025
15 ft travel trailer
What a great place!! We really enjoyed the peace and quiet, privacy and close proximity to great hikes. It’s clear that Richard really cares about the land, and there were a lot of nice touches he added to the sites, like the platforms, chairs and private outhouses. Thank you for sharing your beautiful piece of heaven, we hope to be back!
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Stephanie
July 2025
20 ft campervan
With kids
Cheryl and her location, Tom’s Rest, are both absolutely magical. The peace you feel when you pull up is soul food. Cheryl will make you believe in humanity and Ardee (her adorable lab) will make you believe dogs are included in that humanity too. Our stay felt like home in all the best ways. This all sounds like an exaggeration, but I can promise you it’s not. Cheryl feels like everything good in this world. We didn’t want to leave, we wanted to spend more time with her, and we will most definitely be back. Thank you Cheryl!
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Tim & Youko
July 2025
Tent
With pets
Best camping experience ever! We were spoiled with the serene, spacious beauty all around at Shelter at Castle Rock Farm. Our 2 dogs enjoyed the walks and visiting the fish pond on the property, too!
Richard’s craftsmanship and respect for nature are evident throughout the well designed and equipped campsites. He generously upgraded us to the “Big Maple” site with an already set up large tent nestled under a beautiful tree. We had the place all to ourselves for the one night stay and wished to have stayed longer. Such a peaceful place to relax and unwind.
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Randi
July 2025
Tent
With pets
The property is easy to access, well maintained and lots provided for campers. Host was friendly and made sure our needs were met. Also a great spot if you have dogs, off leash friendly and space for them to roam free. Definitely enjoyed our little getaway!
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Kori
July 2025
Tent
With kids
Loved the camp set up. It's in a thick wooden forest, with string lights that are timed to go off at quiet hours. Angela greeted us and was friendly and warm, Honeybucket Portopotties were super clean and even smelled like it wasn't used! One of our air mattresses popped and the wood chips we put our tent on was fine for my husband to sleep on. It was a 5 minute drive from the camp to the meeting place at Mckenzie Church for our Family White Water Rafting Trip! Great location for all the Mckenzie River Magic.
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The best hot spring camping in Wickiup Reservoir 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.