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I normally go to warped tour at the gorge and camp there but since they aren't having that anymore I'm wondering if there are any good campsites near the rose garden arena or in the portland area? Not for RVs! For actual tents!
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The closest locations for legal, public tent camping are:
* Champoeg State Park, 29 miles, 45 minutes https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Rose+Quarter,+Portland,+OR&daddr=Champoeg+State+Park,+Oregon&hl=en&ll=45.380126,-122.779083&spn=0.550782,1.234589&sll=45.400379,-122.67746&sspn=0.550584,1.234589&geocode=FS7GtgId9D6w-CGnycCwKKRNrCm98grZUqeVVDGnycCwKKRNrA%3BFUR_sgIdxNKs-CFra4x8j8-x4imfg_VIM2iVVDFra4x8j8-x4g&oq=rose+&mra=ls&t=m&z=10
* Oxbow Regional Park, 24 miles, 40 minutes https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Rose+Quarter,+Portland,+OR&daddr=Oxbow+Regional+Park,+3010,+Oxbow+Parkway,+SE,+Oregon+97080&hl=en&sll=45.528479,-122.496185&sspn=0.549335,1.234589&geocode=FS7GtgId9D6w-CGnycCwKKRNrCm98grZUqeVVDGnycCwKKRNrA%3BFaxKtgIdEq61-CFv43gu_5d39ildKNFgFJeVVDFv43gu_5d39g&oq=rose+&mra=ls&t=m&z=11
After those, campgrounds in the Columbia Gorge are the next nearest. There are dozens of RV and trailer parks around town which might accept a short term tent camper. Checking those in bulk is challenging unless there is a rating service.
One thing I have done successfully in bicycle camping during the summer is to camp at a school (grade school, junior high, or high school) with extensive grounds which are obscured by topography or foliage from passers by and neighbors. I have never had a problem, even when neighbors could see my tent. I don't build campfires or litter, so other than the catchall "unauthorized use", did not violate any regulations.
The closest locations for legal, public tent camping are:
* Champoeg State Park, 29 miles, 45 minutes https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Rose+Quarter,+Portland,+OR&daddr=Champoeg+State+Park,+Oregon&hl=en&ll=45.380126,-122.779083&spn=0.550782,1.234589&sll=45.400379,-122.67746&sspn=0.550584,1.234589&geocode=FS7GtgId9D6w-CGnycCwKKRNrCm98grZUqeVVDGnycCwKKRNrA%3BFUR_sgIdxNKs-CFra4x8j8-x4imfg_VIM2iVVDFra4x8j8-x4g&oq=rose+&mra=ls&t=m&z=10
* Oxbow Regional Park, 24 miles, 40 minutes https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Rose+Quarter,+Portland,+OR&daddr=Oxbow+Regional+Park,+3010,+Oxbow+Parkway,+SE,+Oregon+97080&hl=en&sll=45.528479,-122.496185&sspn=0.549335,1.234589&geocode=FS7GtgId9D6w-CGnycCwKKRNrCm98grZUqeVVDGnycCwKKRNrA%3BFaxKtgIdEq61-CFv43gu_5d39ildKNFgFJeVVDFv43gu_5d39g&oq=rose+&mra=ls&t=m&z=11
After those, campgrounds in the Columbia Gorge are the next nearest. There are dozens of RV and trailer parks around town which might accept a short term tent camper. Checking those in bulk is challenging unless there is a rating service.
One thing I have done successfully in bicycle camping during the summer is to camp at a school (grade school, junior high, or high school) with extensive grounds which are obscured by topography or foliage from passers by and neighbors. I have never had a problem, even when neighbors could see my tent. I don't build campfires or litter, so other than the catchall "unauthorized use", did not violate any regulations.
Where to camp in Portland?
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I will be heading to Portland in the spring with a small school group (around 12 people total). I am looking for a campground as close to the city as possible, and can't seem to find one less than 40 minutes away. Anyone know of a place?
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What kind of camping? R.V., tent, etc.?
There are a number of RV parks in the area: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=camping+near+Portland,+Oregon&sll=45.523875,-122.670399&sspn=0.894798,1.674042&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=11
The closest tent campground would be Government Island, but it is only accessible by private boat: http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_250.php
Otherwise the closest seems to be Ainsworth State Park in the Gorge, about 25 miles from central Portland. http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_146.php
Since you are a school group, perhaps contact teachers and/or students at a school and become buddies with them. Perhaps they will let you camp on the grounds or at someone's house?
What kind of camping? R.V., tent, etc.?
There are a number of RV parks in the area: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=camping+near+Portland,+Oregon&sll=45.523875,-122.670399&sspn=0.894798,1.674042&ie=UTF8&t=h&z=11
The closest tent campground would be Government Island, but it is only accessible by private boat: http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_250.php
Otherwise the closest seems to be Ainsworth State Park in the Gorge, about 25 miles from central Portland. http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_146.php
Since you are a school group, perhaps contact teachers and/or students at a school and become buddies with them. Perhaps they will let you camp on the grounds or at someone's house?
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