State Parks and when (Portland, Newport: camping, price, cabins)

[ElGreco]

Hi!

We are planning to visit Oregon and camping in one of the many State Parks. But which one? We are looking somewhere in the middle between coast and Portland area.
Thanks in advence.

P.S.

Is end of the may or june to early, please?

[Jillaceae]

My family went camping every summer in various Oregon State Parks when I was growing up. I think Oregon has some great campgrounds!

May/June definitely isn't too early, we usually started in March, but you should know there is a distinct possibility of cooler weather or rain. On the other hand, there is always a possibility of cooler weather or rain in Oregon, but it is a bit more likely in May/June as opposed to July/August.

Finding something between Portland and the beach is a little problematic. Most of the really good parks near Porland are either on the beach or in the cascade mountains. The only thing I can think of is L.L. Stub Stewart State Park. It is about 30-40 miles west of Portland (straight freeway shot, once you get on 26) and about an hour from the beach (again 26). I have never been there, but my parents have, and they have really liked it. I would think, if you want to visit both the beach and Portland, this would be a good location. Your closest beach out 26 is Cannon Beach, which is beautiful and has a great little town. Also, just north of cannon beach is Ecola State Park which is my favorite beach ever. (There is a day use that is higher up with spectacular views, great for picnics, and, if you keep going into the park, a beach access. There is usually hardly anyone there, and if you walk to the southern end, there are some rocks that contain a few tidepools.)

If you want to go all the way out to the beach, I would recommend Cape Lookout or Fort Stevens, both probably about 2 hours from Portland. They both are great campgrounds and have a lot of available activities, for instance, Fort Stevens is great for bike riders.

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Originally Posted by Jillaceae

My family went camping every summer in various Oregon State Parks when I was growing up. I think Oregon has some great campgrounds!

May/June definitely isn't too early, we usually started in March, but you should know there is a distinct possibility of cooler weather or rain. On the other hand, there is always a possibility of cooler weather or rain in Oregon, but it is a bit more likely in May/June as opposed to July/August.

Finding something between Portland and the beach is a little problematic. Most of the really good parks near Porland are either on the beach or in the cascade mountains. The only thing I can think of is L.L. Stub Stewart State Park. It is about 30-40 miles west of Portland (straight freeway shot, once you get on 26) and about an hour from the beach (again 26). I have never been there, but my parents have, and they have really liked it. I would think, if you want to visit both the beach and Portland, this would be a good location. Your closest beach out 26 is Cannon Beach, which is beautiful and has a great little town. Also, just north of cannon beach is Ecola State Park which is my favorite beach ever. (There is a day use that is higher up with spectacular views, great for picnics, and, if you keep going into the park, a beach access. There is usually hardly anyone there, and if you walk to the southern end, there are some rocks that contain a few tidepools.)

If you want to go all the way out to the beach, I would recommend Cape Lookout or Fort Stevens, both probably about 2 hours from Portland. They both are great campgrounds and have a lot of available activities, for instance, Fort Stevens is great for bike riders.

I whole heartedly agree.

[ElGreco]

Thank you very much.
We are searching on North coast area. Are there any camps on the North coast with the teepees and chance for cooking?

Thanks.

[prairierose]

Try this link for Oregon State Parks to locate all of the parks and the facilities available at each: State of Oregon: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department: State Parks

Hope you enjoy your trip.

[Steve97415]

Originally Posted by lumiwa

Thank you very much.
We are searching on North coast area. Are there any camps on the North coast with the teepees and chance for cooking?

Thanks.

Teepees? Do you mean yurts? Yurts are more common in the state parks on the southern half of the coast, but they do have them at Ft. Stevens. Some parks also have rustic cabins which are a similar experience. May/June is really still springtime in western Oregon, so it will be cool, especially on the coast. You might want to look at Silver Falls. It's one of my favorite state parks in Oregon (it has rustic cabins, too). I think that Champoeg and L.L. Stub Stewart have yurts also.

[StealthRabbit]

yurts are warmer than teepees. (Which I have seen at private, but not state parks)
here is a nice park with yurts Beverly Beach, north of Newport
Oregon State Parks and Recreation: Rates
this one is CLOSE to the beach (but central coast) BEACHSIDE STATE RECREATION SITE (north of Yachats)
Oregon State Parks and Recreation: Rates

there is a nice private campground on the north end of Cannon Beach near entrance to Ecola SP
(At intersection near creek) It is a few blocks to the beach, but very nice area, and I think cabins too.

I use federal parks (about 1/2 the price of state parks, and sometimes right next door), OR parks are pretty nice, especially in eastern / central OR (big sites). I often do showers at public pool, while I exercise too!!

[mikemorrow]

I have stayed at the Cannon Beach Park. And yes it does have cabins, as well as trailer and tent camping. Cannon Beach is a nice little town.

[ElGreco]

We decided for Close Lookout Camp. We hope that we will have good camping .

Thanks to everyone for the help.

[ElGreco]

Originally Posted by lumiwa

We decided for Cape Lookout Camp. We hope that we will have good camping .

Thanks to everyone for the help.

I corrected my mistake ):