Mazama Campground

Surrounded by national parks on all sides, Mazama Campground is an epic place to camp in the Cascade Mountains of western Oregon where you can let the stresses of everyday life fade away in favor of relaxing, scenic landscapes. Named for the massive ancient volcano a few miles away, Mazama Campground is found between Klamath Falls and Bend.

This federally managed campground has over 200 sites scattered around, with optimal amounts of space and privacy for Crater Lake campers. The campground is seasonal because roads can be impassable during the heavy snowfalls of winter, but there is nothing quite like summertime camping at Mazama Campground. Amenities here include fire pits, tables, food lockers, flush toilets, potable water, and payphones.

You won’t find many amenities at this mostly rustic park, but the naturally beautiful forests, lakes, and mountains around will keep you entertained. Hiking trails, showers, laundromats, a gas station, and a general store will take care of any needs you have, so you won’t need to head into town to fuel up or buy food to cook while camping at Mazama Campground. Park rangers often host nightly talks and workshops at the on-site amphitheater, covering topics regarding the ecosystems of western Oregon.