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Schwarz Park Campground in Oregon
Moderate to Book

Schwarz Park Campground

Dorena Lake, Oregon

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As of October 2026, Schwarz Park Campground is a campground in Oregon with 64 campsites. Schwarz Park Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Schwarz Park Campground is located at 43.7875° N, 122.9671° W.
people allowed on 49 of 64 sites
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people allowed on each of the 6 largest sites
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Schwarz Park Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

open, tap to book on Recreation.govsold outin your alert

Stay and booking rules

  • Mid-stay changes allowed
  • Maximum stay: 14 nights
  • Military discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Schwarz Park Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Schwarz Park Campground

  • Standard 58
  • Group 6
  • Accessible 2

What an RV fits

  • 40–44 ft1 site
  • 45–49 ft4 sites
  • 50–54 ft25 sites
  • 55–59 ft12 sites
  • 60–64 ft9 sites
  • 65–69 ft2 sites
  • 70–74 ft1 site
  • 80–84 ft1 site
  • 90–94 ft1 site
  • 100–104 ft6 sites
  • 105–109 ft1 site
  • 110–114 ft1 site

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • showers
  • potable water
  • dump station

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, photography, horse riding.

All sites at Schwarz Park Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the SPAR loop.

SiteTypeSleepsMax RVAccess
00AGroup50100 ft-
00BGroup50100 ft-
00CGroup50100 ft-
00DGroup50100 ft-
00EGroup50100 ft-
00FGroup50100 ft-
003DStandard1658 ft-
005DStandard1658 ft-
007Standard853 ft-
008Standard858 ft-
009Standard858 ft-
013Standard850 ft-
014Standard854 ft-
015Standard854 ft-
016DStandard1654 ft-
018DStandard1654 ft-
020Standard849 ft-
021Standard854 ft-
022Standard850 ft-
023Standard850 ft-
024Standard850 ft-
025Standard855 ft-
026Standard855 ft-
028Standard854 ft-
029Standard854 ftAccessible
030Standard854 ftAccessible
031Standard860 ft-
032Standard856 ft-
033Standard860 ft-
035Standard856 ft-
037Standard856 ft-
038DStandard1660 ft-
SiteTypeSleepsMax RVAccess
040Standard860 ft-
041Standard860 ft-
044DStandard1680 ft-
046Standard854 ft-
047Standard854 ft-
048Standard854 ft-
049Standard854 ft-
050Standard854 ft-
051Standard854 ft-
052Standard854 ft-
053Standard854 ft-
054Standard854 ft-
055DStandard1656 ft-
057Standard854 ft-
058Standard8109 ft-
059Standard8114 ft-
060Standard855 ft-
061Standard849 ft-
067Standard840 ft-
068Standard867 ft-
069Standard853 ft-
070Standard870 ft-
071Standard861 ft-
072Standard865 ft-
073Standard851 ft-
074DStandard1645 ft-
076DStandard1663 ft-
078Standard849 ft-
079Standard892 ft-
080Standard860 ft-
081Standard857 ft-
082Standard862 ft-

About Schwarz Park Campground

Overview

Schwarz Campground is located below Dorena Lake in Oregon's Southern Willamette Valley. The campground is approximately five miles from the city of Cottage Grove.

A variety of recreational opportunities are available, including fishing, boating, swimming and hiking. A number of historic covered bridges can also be found in the area.

Recreation

Dorena Lake is a great location for boating, water skiing, fishing and swimming. Nearby Baker Bay County Park offers a boat ramp and marina.

The Row River Trail stretches 14 miles from downtown Cottage Grove, past the Dorena Dam and along the entire north side of the lake. This popular path is open tor hiking, biking and horseback riding.

The Cottage Grove Scenic Byway Tour meanders past seven historic covered bridges in the area. The bridges were built in the 1920s and 30s, and some are still in use today.

Facilities

Schwarz Park offers several single and double-family campsites and six group sites. Flush toilets, drinking water, showers and a dump station are provided. Younger campers love the park's big playground.

Natural Features

Dorena Lake is situated in the low foothills of the Calapooya Mountains. The campground is surrounded by a diverse mix of marshland, coniferous forests and grasslands.

The weather is generally mild during the recreation season with temperatures ranging from the low 50s to the upper 90s. Chances of precipitation are high from May through mid-June.

Charges & Cancellations

Reservation changes or cancellations can be made through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Cancelling/Changing a Reservation

A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation (see below).

Late Cancellations

Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.

Group Facility: Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.

No-Shows

A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Staff will hold a campsite until 2pm on the day following the scheduled arrival date. No-shows are assessed $20.00 service fee and forfeit the first night’s recreation fee for a campsite.

Early Departures

If a customer departs prior to the scheduled check-out date, they may be eligible for a partial refund. Please notify staff at the facility if you depart early to allow others to use the site. Customers may notify the call center to request a refund of remaining unused nights. If a customer requests a refund for an early departure after the facility check-out time has passed, the customer will not be refunded for that night and is eligible for a refund on any additional nights that will not be used.

Refunds

Customers may submit a refund request through their Recreation.gov profile within 7 days of the end date of their reservation. Customers may also initiate a refund request through the call center at any time after their reservation has ended.

Debit or Credit Card Purchases: Refunds for debit or credit card payments will be issued as a credit to the original card used to pay.

Check or Cash Purchases: Recreation.gov will mail a Treasury check for refunds of cash, check, or money order payments to the address associated with the reservation. You may update the address at the time you request the refund. It may take up to 6-8 weeks for the Treasury check to arrive. Please make sure your address is up to date in your customer profile.

Rules and notices at Schwarz Park Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Schwarz Park Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Alcohol is prohibited at all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Dorena Lake lands and areas, including Schwarz Park (Campground) and lease areas.

Two (2) vehicles per site allowed for single sites, included with reservation fee. Four (4) vehicles per site allowed for double sites. No additional vehicles permitted, including visitor vehicles. Extra vehicle passes cannot be purchased. Purchasing campsites for the purpose of obtaining extra vehicle passes and/or parking additional vehicles on the site without occupying the site overnight with camping equipment is prohibited.

This campground requires you to reserve 2 nights on weekends, and 3 nights on holiday weekends for single sites or double sites.

There is no electricity, water or sewer site hook-ups at this campground.

Campsite capacity is limited to eight (8) individuals for single sites and sixteen (16) individuals for double sites. No additional visitors allowed at the campsite.

For single sites, maximum 1 camping unit (RV,trailer,camper, etc) and 2 tents or 3 tents

This campground limits camping to 14 days in any 30 day window.

For medical equipment that will need power, please bring your own battery back-up, as campers will not be allowed to run generators during quiet hours.

Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

STOP THE SPREAD OF INVASIVE SPECIES. Remove plants, seeds, animals, and mud from boots, gear, pets, and vehicles. Clean your gear before entering and leaving the recreation site. Stay on designated roads and trails, and follow local guidelines for firewood. CLEAN, DRAIN, DRY boats and any other recreational equipment that contacts water. Dispose of unwanted bait, worms, fish parts, or other organisms into the trash and not into the environment. For more information visit https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/rec

Campers must have the ability to transport their RV or Travel Trailer for the duration of their stay. Guests cannot drop off or leave unmotorized trailers if they are unable to remove them without delay.

Schwarz Park Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Schwarz Park Campground?

Schwarz Park Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 64 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Schwarz Park Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Schwarz Park Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Schwarz Park Campground have?

Schwarz Park Campground has 64 campsites.

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