Schwarz Park

Dorena Lake — lakeside, fishing

Location: COTTAGE GROVE, OR, OR

Price: From $24 per night

Price range: $24–$150 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (250 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/schwarz-park to be notified when sites open up.

Schwarz Park offers 64 well-maintained sites on the Row River with clean facilities, free showers, and large spacing. Campers praise the picturesque riverside location and family-friendly atmosphere with helpful rangers.

Wildlife alert: Northwestern Garter Snake, Western Pond Turtle, Northern Alligator Lizard, Cooper's Hawk, and Virginia Opossum present in the area.

Insider tips for Schwarz Park: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Riverfront campsites available with direct access to Row River for kayaking and paddleboarding Blackberry picking available on grounds during season

Skip Schwarz Park if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations May through October only. You're visiting outside the May-October operating season.

Best time to visit Schwarz Park: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Pine Meadows Campground (COTTAGE GROVE, OR), Sharps Creek Recreation Site (Springfield, OR), Rujada Campground (Cottage Grove, OR), Ivan Oakes Campground (Lowell, OR).