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Best Lakeside & Riverside Camping in Oregon

18 top-rated lakeside & riverside camping in Oregon. Find waterfront spots with a campground nearby — wake up steps from the water for swimming, fishing, and paddling.

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Top Lakeside & Riverside Camping in Oregon

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Seaside Beach Oregon

Seaside Beach Oregon

Beach · Seaside, Oregon

Oregon's original coastal vacation destination since the 1870s, Seaside Beach stretches 2.7 miles of wide, flat sand along the Pacific. The iconic 1.5-mile Promenade ('The Prom'), built in 1921, is one of the Pacific Northwest's most recognizable coastal landmarks. Visitors enjoy kite flying, surfing, razor clam digging, bonfires, and the historic Seaside Aquarium where you can feed harbor seals. A Lewis & Clark Salt Works replica marks where the Corps of Discovery camped in winter 1805-06.

D River State Recreation Site

D River State Recreation Site

River · Lincoln City, Oregon

The D River flows just 120 ft. from Devils Lake into the ocean at this state-administered area.

Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site

Tolovana Beach State Recreation Site

State park · Tolovana Park, Oregon

Public area next to Cannon Beach with a playground, restrooms, picnic area & beach access.

Gleneden Beach State Recreation Site

Gleneden Beach State Recreation Site

State park · Gleneden Beach, Oregon

Surfing & fishing are popular at this sandy shoreline with picnic tables & toilet facilities.

Lost Lake

Lost Lake

Tranquil lake in the Mount Hood National Forest for recreational boating, swimming & forested hikes.

Timothy Lake

The Pacific Crest Trail passes by this scenic staple for camping, fishing & crawfish hunting.

Paulina Lake

Paulina Lake

Crater lake in the Newberry National Volcanic Monument offering fishing, kayaking & paddle-boarding.

Crescent Lake

Crescent Lake

Hiking & biking on former logging railway routes around a lake with translucent water & campgrounds.

Sparks Lake

Sparks Lake

Kayaking & canoeing are popular activities on this scenic lake with views of many mountain peaks.

Elk Lake

Elk Lake

A scenic byway hugs this lake fringed by peaks & campsites, popular for swimming & boating.

Emigrant Lake

Emigrant Lake

Artificial lake nestled in wooded hills, popular for camping, trout fishing & family hiking trails.

Devils Lake

Devils Lake

Small lake linked to native tribal legends, popular for bass fishing, camping & kayaking.

Todd Lake

Todd Lake

Fishing, picnicking, hiking trails & 3 campsites, plus views of the volcanic Broken Top mountain.

Tips for Lakeside & Riverside Camping in Oregon

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Reserve campsites early — waterfront spots book out fastest in summer

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Check whether the campground is first-come or reservation-only

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Pack a bear canister where required and store food safely

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Confirm potable water and fire-ban status before you arrive

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