Rouge River NF outside Crater Lake | Wild Camping

August 2nd, 2023 by michaeldfrink

Camped here last night. Quiet, but close to the Hwy. Spot is flat and just big enough for our extended Transit. Two trucks drove by in the evening at about 5 and 7pm but otherwise no traffic. No cell signal for T-Mobile or Verizon. Our dog growled quite a bit last night, which is unusual behavior for her. Found big cat and deer tracks outside the van this morning. Probably nothing to worry about, just a reminder to keep your pets close!

July 4th, 2023 by gibson.john.r

Stopped at the first site because it was getting dark when I arrived. Two spots, one level one nearly level. Saw no one all night, but woke up to a swarm of mosquitoes the likes of which I hadn’t seen since Minnesota. Picaridin stopped some but not all. Glad I had screens in the windows already or I might’ve died of blood loss during the night.

June 28th, 2023 by 8fates

Nice quiet spot only a few cars passed by over the course of the night. However big animal outside my car and my mothers tent. Didn’t get a whole lot of sleep. Teeming with mosquitos. Looked for tracks in the morning think it was an Elk.

April 23rd, 2023 by bras.lorene

We were planning to go to crater lake, but there was still a lot of snow. The road that was suppose to be there was only whiteout snow for about 200m so we stopped here for the night arrived at 8:30pm and left at 6:30am. No noise at all very dark. But we couldn’t access to crater lake the next day because of the snow.

April 22nd, 2023 by chrissnguyen

We parked just around the corner of the main highway as far in as we could since the road going in was snow blocked. Worked just fine, no one bothered us, it was safe and quiet.

December 25th, 2022 by LLtheholyvan

Closed off with snow, at the time we tried to go there! I don't know if this is normal during winter or if it's only temporary, that perhaps the snow wasn't removed yet.

October 18th, 2022 by michellepallozzi

I followed the latest recommended spot, I went to the crossroads and hung a right, went down a little ways right before the sign that said narrow steep ahead and on the right hand side there were all kinds of little networks of roads. pulled far enough off the main road So that I wouldn't get dusted out by any vehicles going by coming by. nice and quiet although I imagine it might be busier during the summer time. I didn't see another person out here and only one car drove by o the main road early morning. much better than the area around diamond Lake. that was much busier the last time I went. plenty of room for bigger rigs to come in, I would just walk it first and watch for some super low hanging branches. No cell service with Verizon.

June 27th, 2021 by SolInvictus

Just keep going after the noted spot and turn right at the crossroads. Spot #890 near some huge pines is large enough for multiple vehicles. Right by the sign that says narrow road, downhill grade. Very quiet, even with nearby neighbors. Secluded. Nearby Crater Lake. No cell service. Mosquitoes. We were here during massive heat wave. 103 and no breeze, but cooled down 30 degrees overnight.

June 19th, 2021 by rickihoffman537

Great spot. Perfect for small can or car. Tucked away no road noise

May 23rd, 2021 by jmcordero777

Loved this place! We found the first spot empty and pulled in and set up camp. There is room for two vehicles, so we set up to one side. There was a nice rock fire pit and someone had left some firewood.
We slept peacefully and didn’t see any wildlife or any other vehicles. There was some motorcycles off in the distance about 7:30am in the morning, but it wasn’t loud enough to be a problem. A great place to stop and chill.

October 22nd, 2020 by stokeloafvan.com

We found about 6 spots back here. Had to drive a bit farther back since all the ones close to the highway were taken. Didn't have any cell service ATT or Verizon even with a booster. Still a nice enough spot for the night close to Crater Lake.

September 2nd, 2020 by krcasdorph

Great little spot! You might be able to fit 2 cars in this spot. It was very quite and no one bothered us. It’s a bit hidden so you need to look for it as you drive down the road on the left side.
You will want to get there early.
Once someone is in the spot... it’s taken!
If that happens to you sleep in the snow park.

August 1st, 2020 by lexihaakonson

A bit of a small area for a large van or a camper, but easy to find and close to Crater Lake NP.

June 24th, 2018 by zaemeumdwelt.ch

Great spot in the forest! Quiet and clean! Let‘s keep it like this! Thank you

September 28th, 2017 by rambling-van.com

As described above, good spot for a small van, easy to find and quiet at night.

June 5th, 2017 by lachori

Disperse camping at NF. Turn right after the Sno parking. Follow the dirt road 350 m to the left. Fire pit. Space for tent or van.