In Oregon you can always sleep at rest areas, you can picnic, make breakfast (no open wood fire, propane okay), walk around & explore. NO TIME LIMIT. All rules only say don't be a nuisance to others. Park is next to rest area. Rest area itself is often busy (noise). At campground they are cool, not out to bust people, just keep things friendly & well maintained. I was with a group but we were coming & going individually a lot and no one ever asked for money or paperwork. Also some folks camping not in official sites seemed to have casual arrangement. Mostly just don't pollute or be a problem for others. Officially it's $7 fee for extra cars (probably what they'd take if you asked and not using tent site), $19 for tent site, $26 electrcal hookup for RV, $51 for a yurt. So depends on what you want. Can still hear some freeway traffic but quieter than rest stop. Also, bathrooms (away from rest area, less used) & showers are very good.
My sister and I stayed here in our car and felt safe.
I found this info on tripcheck.com Rules of Use for ODOT Rest Areas As described in Oregon Administrative Rule 734-030-0010, to preserve state property and increase health and safety in Department rest areas, the following activities are prohibited: Lighting a fire Picking, removing, or damaging plant life or forest products Hunting, trapping, or injuring birds or animals. Discharging a firearm, bow and arrow, or other weapon Discharging fireworks, explosives, or other similar devices Mutilating, defacing, damaging or removing any property, structure or facility Digging up, defacing, or removing any dirt, stone, rock, or other natural substance Operating a concession or selling merchandise, food, or services, except for a permitted "free coffee" service, or vending machines under an agreement with the Department of Transportation or Travel Information Council Blocking access to the restroom Smoking or carrying a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe or other smoking implement, in
You're not supposed to, but I don't know how often they check. There is a campground near by though.
I don't think so. It's only a rest area but it's your call.
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