Dorena Lake

75819 Shortridge Hill Road
Cottage Grove, OR 97424

The lake is located in rolling, partially wooded hill country. Its three parks offer boating, swimming, sailing, fishing and water skiing. Schwarz park located downstream of the dam, offers overnight camping for families and groups. Overnight camping is also available at Baker Park on the south side of the lake. The lakeshore is managed for wildlife habitat as well, including many species of birds and animals. Dorena Dam controls the Row River and reduces flood stages downstream on the Willamette River.

Directions

From Cottage Grove, 6 miles east on Row River Road.

Reviews

Dorena Lake campground continues to be a well-maintained and peaceful destination that offers scenic beauty and family-friendly amenities. Visitors praise the exceptional cleanliness, attentive and friendly staff, and spacious sites suitable for both tents and large RVs. The campground's proximity to natural attractions and nearby city resources adds convenience. While there remains limited electrical hookups, the availability of water and large lawns make it suitable for dry camping and family activities.

Exceptional cleanliness and well-cared-for facilities

Attentive, friendly, and helpful staff

Spacious and sunny campsites with big lawns

Suitable for kids, pets, and large RVs

Close to natural attractions and nearby city resources

Limited electrical hookups affecting comfort during hot weather

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Margaret G

Campground:Schwarz Park

Loop:Spar

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Reviewed a month ago

Extremely clean and well maintained! The nearby lake was fun for fishing with the kids, and close enough to town that a quick trip for cell service or forgotten foods is easy enough.

Nina C

Campground:Schwarz Park

Loop:Spar

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Really nice campground! Free, hot showers which is amazing. Camp host was super nice. Lots of wasps but they just sniffed around our food and otherwise left us alone. Alcohol is not permitted which, I’m sure, helps with how quiet and peaceful it was. We really enjoyed our one night here and would stay again.

Barbara S

Campground:Schwarz Park

Loop:Spar

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Great location for access to Riw River bike trail. Quiet campground, but it was end of season. Spacious sites.

Shannon B

Campground:Schwarz Park

Loop:Spar

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Very clean and well kept while preserving the area

Lisa B

Campground:Schwarz Park

Loop:Spar

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Beautiful park and large spacious campsites. We camped here in a travel trailer in order to ride the row river bike trail. We drove to the Mosby Creek Trailhead which was close to the park and had a nice trailhead with plenty of parking. The campground was winding down for the year but it was very clean and felt very safe. Lots of grass and room for kids to run and play.

Martha H

Campground:Schwarz Park

Loop:Spar

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Excellent campground with friendly staff and clean restrooms. Nicely situated on the Row River.

Keep your options open

Watch for a matching campsite across monitored campgrounds in Dorena Lake.