10 Essential Spots for Winter Camping in Oregon

You may be scratching your head at the mention of winter camps, but with extra preparation and the right equipmentIt can be a lot of fun, and it comes with its fair share of advantages: without errorsless crowds, and brilliant winter landscapes. If pitching a tent in the snow isn’t your style, there are plenty of options for staying in a heated cabin or yurt, not to mention the relatively mild winters at campgrounds along the Oregon coast and in the Willamette Valley. .

Before you leave, be sure to check the weather and road conditions. AAnd if you’re recreating yourself in avalanche country, stay tuned. avalanche forecasts and pack avalanche rescue team. You might even consider taking an avalanche safety course beforehand. While all of the campgrounds listed below are open year-round, many of them do not offer amenities like water, toilets, and showers in the winter. Come prepared with enough food and water for the duration of your stay, and as always, follow leave no trace beginning

Crater Lake National Park

Oregon’s only national park (pictured above) receives more than 500 inches of snow each year. In the winter months, the park closes Rim Drive, the 33-mile path around Crater Lake, to vehicles, opening it up as a trail for snowshoes and cross-country skiers. Camping is permitted at least one mile from the nearest plowed road with a valid permit and at least 100 feet from the caldera rim. Overnight parking is provided for backcountry campers…