Overland Campers for Oregon

Oregon packs a lot into one state: a long Pacific coast, the Cascade volcanoes, the Columbia Gorge, and a huge, empty high desert to the east. Camping there often means long drives between stops, sharp changes in weather and plenty of dispersed sites. This page covers what Oregon asks of a camper and which Cascadia model suits it.

Oregon terrain and trip ideas

• Coast and Coast Range. Damp, foggy and windy. Salt air is hard on steel, which is one reason we build in aluminum with stainless hardware.
• Mt. Hood and Deschutes National Forest. Forest roads, lakes and volcanic cinder terrain, with snow into early summer at elevation.
• Central Oregon. Lava fields, high-desert plateaus and the Bend area, with cold nights even in summer.
• Southeast Oregon. Steens Mountain and the Owyhee country, remote and dry, with long stretches between fuel and no cell coverage.
• Oregon Backcountry Discovery Route. A long north-south route from the Nevada border through desert and mountains to the Columbia River region. Wildfire season can close sections, so check status first.

Choosing a camper for Oregon

• Long desert drives: the Frontier adds little weight and little drag, which helps with fuel range when stations are far apart.
• Shade and space in the high desert: the Summit with an optional awning gives you room to sit out of the sun and wind.
• Cold nights and winter: the Apex is insulated and can carry more power and water for remote stays.

Installation and service happen at our shop in Monroe, WA, a day's drive or less from most of western Oregon. If you would rather not make the trip, Frontier and Summit can ship disassembled to the contiguous US for free.

Next steps

Read our PNW overland routes guide for more trip ideas, check your payload, and see current lead times. All campers have a 24-month limited warranty, with 5-year structural on the Apex. Browse the campers or call (425) 908-0259.