Oregon’s Busiest State Parks of 2022
Oregon is home to some of the most spectacular natural scenery and state parks in the United States. From the rugged coastline to the lush…
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Gull Point Campground Closed
The Deschutes National Forest has announced that the Gull Point Campground and Boat Ramp at Wickiup Reservoir will stay closed during the 2023 camping season…
Oregon’s Out of State Tourist Tax Takes Effect
2022 is here and with it comes a new law that will charge out-of-state tourists more to spend the night in Oregon. Senate Bill 794…
Campfire Season is Back
It’s official! After a long, hot, and dry summer you can finally kick back and enjoy the glow of a warm campfire. The recent rain…
Oregon Adds 25% Tourist Tax to Out of State Campers
If you are an out-of-state camper visiting Oregon get ready to pay a little more for that beachfront campsite starting in 2022. SB 794, which…
Kinnikinnick Campground (Laurence Lake) Closure
Kinnikinnick Campground at Laurence Lake is currently closed after experiencing excessive snowmelt which led to flooding rivers that washed out the access road to the…
Camping Essentials for Beginner Campers
The other day one of our friends asked me what gear they needed to go camping. They had nothing. No tent, no sleeping bags… nothing.…
My Favorite John Muir Trail Pass
The John Muir Trail (JMT) offers a long list of major passes to challenge the backpacker. Fortunately, the passes begin easy and gradually become more…
Oregon State Parks Day
On Saturday, June 1 all Oregon State Parks will be waiving entrance, day use and camping fees to visitors. State Parks day is meant to…
5 First Come, First Served Campgrounds Near Portland
Ever since the creation of reservable campsites it has become more and more difficult to find campgrounds with first come, first served sites. As a…