State & National Parks

• There are many state parks throughout the state of Oregon. Mount Hood National Forest, Whitman National Forest and Fremont National Forest are just three of the major state parks in the state. Nearly 10 percent of the state's total area is part of either a state or national park.
  
  

Fishing Licenses

• A wide variety of licenses are available for individuals who want to fish in Oregon. There are licenses for adults, juveniles and senior citizens. Rates vary based on age, the length of time for the license, as well as residency status. Prices are reviewed and can change on a year-to-year basis.
  
  

Free vs. Paid

• Camping in the state and national parks is going to cost a daily fee for campers. However there are some local parks in many areas that allow camping for free. These are harder to find, but they do exist. This is especially true near small towns. The other place to look is for public access land. The area might not be cleared specifically for camping, but public land is open for camping.
  
  

Types

• There are several types of camping throughout Oregon. As in many states, RV camping has become one of the most popular methods of camping out. Because of this it's a little harder to find tent campsites, but these are available in every state and national park. The central and eastern part of Oregon is still primarily tent-based camping, while the western seaboard has pushed harder toward RV campsites. Most state parks have at least a few cabins available, and camping cabins are fairly easy to find in the eastern and central sections of the state.
  
  

Fish Species

• Northern Oregon boasts some productive salmon fishing once you get to the Columbia River and its many tributaries. The same waters provide many excellent trout fishing streams that anglers enjoy, as well. Steelhead and bass are two other popular freshwater fish anglers in Oregon fish for. The catch limits vary based on the body of water, and some streams and lakes are catch and release only, so following local rules and regulations is imperative.
  
  

Considerations

• Camping and fishing in Oregon varies widely from place to place. Just the variety of environments across the state is going to change what's available and what kind of experience you're likely to have. Understand the climate of the area you are visiting before packing. You don't want to plan for woods to find yourself in high plains desert, or plan for a dry spell and end up getting rained on every day.