Redmond / Central Oregon KOA

Camp in an RV near Culver and make the short drive east to the Ochoco National Forest, which encompasses around 850,000 acres of canyons, dense pine forests, and high desert terrain. It’s comprised of three different ranger districts that include the Crooked River National Grassland and various wilderness areas where wild horses roam free. Enjoy views of the snow-capped Cascades on the trails that wind along the slopes of Lookout Mountain or climb through old-growth forest to the 350-foot monolith of Stein’s Pillar. If you’re visiting during the winter months, the Ochoco National Forest is also a popular skiing and snowboarding destination, with the Bandit Springs Sno-Park boasting the highest density of Nordic ski trails in the area. When you’re RV camping at Redmond / Central Oregon KOA, you can also drive north to the Mount Hood National Forest, which extends from the Columbia River Gorge to the Olallie Scenic Area. It’s named after the stratovolcano of Mount Hood that is its dominant feature and is one of the most visited national forests in the United States. Follow a section of the long-distance Pacific Crest Trail that traverses the park along the slopes of Mount Hood or tackle the peak itself if you’re an experienced mountaineer, with horseback riding, mountain biking, and fishing among the other popular recreational activities within its bounds. Stretching to the south of the Mount Hood National Forest is the Willamette National Forest, which sprawls across 380,000 acres of wilderness, numerous National Wild and Scenic Rivers, as well as seven major mountain peaks. It’s renowned for its Douglas firs and stands of old-growth forest, which include trees that tower to over 300 feet in height, as well as being home to more than 300 recorded wildlife species. Enjoy the incredible vistas while hiking through the Mount Jefferson Wilderness or explore the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area while keeping an eye out for the endangered northern spotted owl that has become synonymous with the Willamette National Forest.