Schwarz Park Campground

Oregon's Best Camping

Schwarz Park, Row River Valley, Oregon
Schwarz Park, Row River Valley, Oregon

Schwarz Park Campground

Row River Valley


Schwarz Park Campground

Schwarz Park Campground is downstream from Dorena Lake, only five miles east of Cottage Grove. Dorena Lake and the surrounding area are popular for boating, water skiing, fishing, swimming, and hiking. Note that there is a warning that fish from the lake should not be consumed.

Schwarz Park Campground has 59 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. Several double campsites are available. The campground is along the Row River and is surrounded by a mixture of marshland, grasslands, and coniferous forests. A minimum 2-night reservation is required on weekends and 3 nights on holiday weekends. Alcohol is not permitted in the campground and surrounding Dorena Lake land. Schwarz Park Campground also contain 6 Group Campsites.

Note that Schwarz Park no longer accepts cash payments. All campground purchases must be by credit or debit card.

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Schwarz Park Campground Basics
Schwarz Park Campground Location: Row River Road, 5 miles east, off Interstate 5 at Cottage Grove.
Elevation: 800 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities: Cottage Grove - 5 miles
Number of Sites: 59
Open - Closed: Open late April through early September
Max. People per site: Standard campsite - 8
Vehicles per site: Standard campsite - 1 (extra vehicles $6, maximum of 3 per single site)
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Information: (541) 942-1418

Schwarz Park Campground Reservations
Reservations Reservations may be made from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum vehicle length: No limit
Wheelchair accessible sites: #29 and 30
Accessible flush toilets
Fees: Standard site - $22 per night for single site
Reservations: Schwarz Park Campground Reservations
+ $10 reservation fee
Campground Map: Schwarz Park Campground Map
Check-in, check-out: check-in - 3:00 PM
check-out - 2:00 PM

Schwarz Park Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, campfire ring, no hook-ups
Campground: Flush toilets and vault toilets, potable water
Showers: Yes
Dump station: Yes
Attractions near Schwarz Park Campground:
  • Children have a great time at the campground playground.
  • Find nearby Interpretive Trails.
  • At Dorena Lake enjoy boating, water skiing, fishing, and swimming.
  • Visit nearby historic covered bridges.
  • At Baker Bay County Park find a boat ramp and marina.
  • Hike on the Row River Trail which connects Cottage Grove with Dorena Lake.




Schwarz Park Group Campsites

Within Schwarz Park Campground are 6 group campsites. Each campsite can accommodate up to 50 people and 25 vehicles. Group sites can be reserved up to 12 months in advance of arrival date.
Fee: $150 per night

Schwarz Park Campground, Oregon

Schwarz Park Campground

map of Schwarz Campground area, Lane County, Oregon
Schwarz Park Campground, Oregon

Schwarz Park Campground

Dorena Lake Area
Attractions and Activities


Key Schwarz Park Campground Regulations

  1. Alcohol is prohibited at all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Dorena Lake lands and areas, including Schwarz Park (Campground) and lease areas.
  2. Campfires may only be in campground provided fire pits.
  3. Dogs must be kept on leash and attended at all times.
  4. Quiet Hours extend from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. No generators may be run during quiet hours.

Check for any park or campground updates: US Army Corps of Engineers: Willamette Valley Recreation


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