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Free dispersed camping in Clatsop State Forest near Nehalem River. Fire ring, but fire not allowed depending on season. Adjacent to fairly high-traffic gravel road. River access not as easy as we expected. No cell service. Surrounding area was beautifully forested, but had seemingly few primitive driving routes. Sufficient room for a few vehicles. Nice wooded area, but not recommended. Check nearby Nehalem Campground instead. No cell service.

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This is a grassy clearing located at the end of a primitive two-track in a forested valley within Tillamook State Forest. While it's located in a lovely forest with active logging, it's unremarkable. There are no fire circles or views. This is just a secluded place to sleep in the wilderness. Sufficient space for a couple of vehicles. The surrounding forest is fun to explore but very few camping opportunities here. Not recommended. No cell service.

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A primitive, vehicle-accessible campsite located off of a dirt road in Deshutes National Forest only a few miles from Bend, Oregon. This is a popular location for boondockers, and although there are numerous sites available along this section of road, expect a lot of other campers in peak season. Fire ring, although fires may not be allowed depending on season. Wooded area. Surrounding wilderness great for mountain biking, exploring, and outdoor adventure. Highly recommended due to close proximity to town. Good cell service.

A primitive, vehicle-accessible campsite located off a dirt road in Deschutes National Forest only a few miles from Bend, Oregon. This is a popular location for boondockers, and although there are numerous sites available along this section of road, expect a lot of other campers in peak season. Located within Oregon wilderness and worthy of exploration. Fire ring, although fires may not be allowed depending on season. Wooded area. Highly recommended due to close proximity to town. Good cell service.

Wow! A beautiful, very remote, primitive campsite along the shore of Thomas Lake in Deschutes National Forest. Within a short walk from Irish Lake. Bring kayak. Fire ring. Sufficient space for a few vehicles. Four-wheel drive access only. In the middle of gorgeous, central Oregon wilderness, miles from everything. Worst mosquitoes ever encountered, bring screened room. Possibly favorite campsite ever, despite mosquitoes. Close to Pacific Crest Trail. Highly recommended. No cell service.

Primitive campsite with fire ring. This is a fenced in area along a high-traffic dirt road in Willamette National Forest. A popular camping and picnicking destination during peak season, so will likely encounter other people. Adjacent to beautiful, crystalline Blue River that is great for swimming, but a little chilly. Beautiful, coniferous wooded area. The forest is vast and beautiful, and worthy of overland exploration. First come, first serve. Sufficient space for two vehicles. Highly recommended. No cell service.

A private parking lot in an industrial complex. This is the Portland headquarters for Ursa Minor Vehicles. I had explicit permission to spend the night here since I am an Ursa Minor customer. The police slowly drove by my Jeep with the camper deployed, but did not stop. This is not recommended, and camping is otherwise not allowed. Good cell service.

This is a very remote, primitive campsite located in Tillamook State Forest. It is a wooded valley next to a refreshing creek. Dispersed camping is allowed, however fires mights not be allowed, depending on season. Campsite is off of a very low-traffic gravel road. Two vehicles passed during our 24 hours stay. Easily accessible, and located within a vast network of dirt roads worth exploring. There is sufficient space for a few vehicles. Highly recommended. No cell service.

This is a superb, high-elevation, primitive campsite, at the top of a ridge offering gorgeous views both to the east and to the west. Located in Tillamook State Forest, area is worthy of exploration. Four-wheel drive or high-clearance AWD recommended. Fire circle, although fire might not be permitted depending on season. Very remote. Only a dozen miles from the Oregon coast. Sufficient space for a few overland vehicles. Highly recommended. Some cell service.

A small clearing at a high elevation at the edge of a recently logged treeline. We were surrounded by fog and clouds for our entire stay. According to map, this appears to be outside of the Tillamook State Forest boundary, but it is relatively remote, and seemed acceptable for discreet overnight stay. No fire ring, just a flat clearing with a decent view. The surrounding forest is beautiful and fun to explore, but very few suitable camping opportunities. Sufficient space for a few vehicles. Not recommended. Some cell service.

A riverside campsite directly off of a well-traveled, dirt road in BLM land not far from interstate highway. Sound of water for peaceful sleep. Enough room for one or two vehicles. Not very remote. No cell service. Good for a night sleep if passing through the area, but not an attractive destination. Recommended due to proximity to highway.

A secluded spur in Siuslaw National Forest on the side of a mountain, only a short drive from pavement. Primitive and atmospheric among ferns and old-growth cedars. Surprisingly good cell service. Enough room for single vehicle. I really like this spot. It was easily overlooked from the road so privacy felt guaranteed. Not sure if there was a fire ring. It was dark and rainy during my stay. Close to coast. Recommended.

A spur at the end of a forest road in Siuslaw National Forest. Enough room for single vehicle, not flat, no cell service. Good privacy, located at the dead end of a long forest road near the coast. Wooded area with ferns. Slightly spoiled with some human debris and small fire ring. The site is most likely used by boondockers and on very rare occasion. A decent place for a quiet sleep if passing through the area, but that is about all. Somewhat recommended.

This is a small clearing at the end of a forest road spur in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest, a dozen miles from Oregon Caves National Monument. Moderate elevation and very secluded. Completely primitive. No amenities. No fire ring. On a ridge surrounded by cedars. Very peaceful and beautiful with a lot to explore in the area. Surprisingly good cell service. Recommended.

Small, free campground in Umpqua National Forest with vault toilet, fire rings, and picnic tables. On the shore of a picturesque reservoir. A forested area at a moderate elevation. Other campers and picnickers likely. No cell service. Enough room for two or three vehicles per site. Very close to the popular Umpqua Hot Springs. A large network of forest roads to explore with nearby hiking. Recommended.

This is not a campsite at all, just a flat spot at the side of a forest road. I spent a quiet, lovely night here in snowy conditions. There is a vast network of forest roads to explore here, but the snow was too deep at the time, so I didn't go too far in and stayed close to pavement. Good cell service. Forested coniferous area near Crater Lake National Park. Not recommended.

This is a dirt parking lot that appears to be used mainly as a trailhead for hiking on BLM land. Primitive with no amenities. Fenced in and surrounded by small juniper trees. Enough room for multiple vehicles, but I suspect this can get crowded in the warm season. Great cell service. A good place to pop the camper if passing through the area, but not a destination. Recommended due to proximity to the town of Bend.

This is a seasonal spot well-suited for boondocking only five short miles from downtown Bend, Oregon. Located in Deschutes National Forest, this dirt road is lined with primitive campsites and fire rings in a wooded setting. Surrounded by recreational trails for mountain biking and hiking. Enough room for one or two vehicles. Closed in the winter, crowded in the summer. Great cell service. Nice setting, but not a destination. Recommended due to proximity to town.

A secluded, primitive clearing with a small fire circle nestled in Willamette National Forest, surrounded by moss, ferns, and conifers. French Creek flows audibly just a short walk away. Some cell service. Enough room for two vehicles. A lovely setting that is not too far from pavement. Visible from forest road. Good place to stop between Portland and Bend. Recommended.

Wow! A best kept secret primitive site in Malheur NF. In a grove of pines with a flat pristine ground, a fire ring, and rustic log bench, and stream access. Great for ground tents and vehicle camping alike. Unspoiled. There is a possibility of traffic on nearby paved road, but still a lesser known gem. Along a short two track but does not require four wheel drive. Enough room for two or three vehicles. No cell service.

Free forest service campground with a few very primitive sites and a pit toilet next to a beautiful stream. Grassy area in a valley surrounded by pines. Stone fire ring. Good hiking nearby. Four wheel drive required with stream crossing. Very remote with long road in. It is a nice designated camping area and worthy of a stop if you are exploring the area. No cell service. Enough room for two or three vehicles.

Very nice primitive campsite just off of forest road in temperate rainforest on Oregon coast. Good hike down to coast overlooking Pacific. Wooded, ferns, mossy, damp, with trees offering good protection from elements. Lovely setting on top of a wooded hill up a short two track. No cell service. Enough room for two or three vehicles. Small fire ring. Recommended.

Free dispersed camping area outside of Bend Oregon. Very popular with boondockers and van dwellers. Very dusty forested area near mountain bike route. Good cell service. Enough room for a single vehicle at this spot. Small fire ring and this site is not level. Recommended place to camp close to town. Poor privacy. High traffic. There will be many other campers.

Free dispersed camping area managed by Forest Service on small lake in lovely wooded area. Fire rings, there is a vault toilet. Very spacious and clean with several sites. Very good cell service. There will likely be other campers and boaters but campground is still a lesser known gem. Enough room for one or two vehicles per site. Remote with easy gravel road in, a decent drive from town. Recommended.

A small primitive grassy clearing with a fire ring on a wooded coniferous hilltop with great view of Mt Hood. Enough room for one or two vehicles. Poor cell service. There are some signs of use here, but the short track is very overgrown and gnarly that might challenge vehicles. Expect scratched paint. Otherwise a hidden gem and a good place to spend a night or two.

A nice small pristine primitive campsite with a large stone fire ring and some wooden benches. Surrounded by shadowy conifers a short walk from a natural spring. Accessed via a bad road that is closed by a landslide two more miles down. Very private since the road does not go anywhere anymore. Peaceful serene in lovely Oregon mountains. No cell service. Enough room for one or two small vehicles.

Nice! A lovely dispersed campsite in Deschutes National Forest in a dense and very mature coniferous wooded area. Some cell service. Spacious with enough room for two or three vehicles. Great hiking and scenery nearby. Requires stock four wheel drive vehicle to access. Good privacy with occasional other vehicle traffic along forest road. Recommended for a fulfilling backcountry experience.

Dispersed campsite with primitive stone fire ring located on BLM land west of Bend, Oregon. Located along a gentle primitive track suitable for any vehicle. Enough room for a few vehicles and good cell service. High desert setting surrounded by juniper trees offer good protection from elements. Clean and unspoiled with decent privacy. Site found on iOverlander app so other campers likely.

Dispersed campsite in Deschutes National Forest at end of forest road spur. Located on a ridge laden with volcanic rock. Wooded coniferous area to the west. View of residences to the east. Primitive stone fire ring with enough room for two or three vehicles. Great cell service. Very convenient to the town of Bend. Encountered invasive large rodents here. Not recommended.

Along a gentle primitive forest road in Deschutes National Forest not far from Bend, Oregon. Dispersed campsite accessible by any vehicle. Coniferous wooded area with mountain biking trails all around. Other boondockers in the area but this spot is lesser known. You might encounter other campers cyclists or hikers. Recommended for digital nomad basecamp only a short drive to amazing coffee. We will likely frequent this spot ourselves in the future.

A picturesque stream-side dispersed campsite in a densely wooded valley just off of a groomed forest road in Deschutes National Forest. No cell service. Enough room for one vehicle and the ground is not level. There is a primitive stone fire ring here. Good hiking nearby. While remotely located, it is fair to expect an occasional passing car. Charming spot but not ideal for an extended stay.

A dispersed campsite in a clearing on a mountain outside of Eugene, Oregon. A spacious gravel clearing in a BLM parcel with a sprawling valley to the east and a dense wooded area to the west. Good cell service here offering decent connectivity. There is a stone fire ring here and some trash as this spot is often used for target shooting. Might encounter locals. Gentle primitive roads accessible in any vehicle.

An official free forest service dispersed camping area in Siuslaw National Forest. There are primitive stone fire rings here and a vault toilet. It is a wooded coniferous area deep in the backcountry with access to a small lake. You will encounter other campers but this is still a lovely spot with several sites to choose from. Strangely great cell service despite how remote making it a suitable working basecamp. Great hiking a scenery nearby. All wheel drive or four wheel drive to access. Recommended.

Spent the night at this southbound rest area north of Eugene, Oregon. Not ideal but we felt safe and there were other people sleeping in their cars. It will do in a pinch. Great cell service. Restrooms. Picnic tables.

A KOA campground in Klamath Falls where we stayed one night as we passed through the area. Small resort with water and electric hookups gravel pads. Friendly staff and recently renovated bathrooms and showers were very nice. Not the most outwardly appealing KOA but a nice place to stay if the need arises. Good cell service.