Welcome to Cole Center Camp!
Come Stay with Us at Cole Center Camp!
Other Lodging Plans? That’s Cool! You’re Welcome to Hangout for Any Festivities!
We reserved the Group RV Site at Champoeg State Park.
Come join us!
On this page, you’ll find an evolving schedule and helpful information regarding the campground, local activities for Choose-Your-Own-Adventure days & maps.
Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome!
Week Schedule
Family & Friends Check-in
If you feel like hanging out for the week, join us today or any day thereafter
Tuesday
Hanging Out, Horseshoes & Lawn Games
Flowers Arrive Wednesday
Bouquet & Centerpiece Crafting Thursday
(See List of Park and Local Activities for Choose-Your-Own-Adventure)
Wednesday & Thursday
9:30-10am Inflatable Costume Game (Likely Kickball)
Campers Check-In, Rental Equipment Arrives,
Final Decor Prep, Iron-Out Last Details
4:30pm Wedding Day Ops Briefing, then Post-Briefing BBQ
Friday
If you’d like to participate in the inflatable costume game, bring a costume! It does not have to be inflatable, but it does have to be ridiculous.
For inspiration —> “Inflatables Pickleball”
**When Ready, Carpool from Center Camp to Riverside Day-Use Area/Pavilion**
7am Wedding Ops Briefing at Center Camp
7-12:45 Wedding Ceremony & Reception Setup
1:11 Forest Vow Renewal & Handfast Ceremony
2-7:45pm Cocktail Hour, Dinner, Reception
7:45pm Bubble Send-off & Celebration Moves to Center Camp
9pm Park Gate Closed & Locked for Non-Campers
Saturday Wedding Day!
9:30am Send-Off Breakfast
1pm Campground Check-Out
We have the site through the 18th if you’d like to stay longer
Sunday
Park Details & Maps
Campground Details
Check-In: 4pm & Check-Out: 1pm
Hot Water Showers (A Loop)
Kid’s Playground Across from Center Camp
Disc Golf Course
Fishing Dock
Firewood & Ice for Sale
Dump Station
Quiet Hours: 10pm - 7am
Cole Center Camp Group Site
5 RV Plug-In Sites & LOTS of Tent Space
Meeting Hall with Power, Water & Heat (no fridge or hot water)
Flush Toilets
Horseshoe Pits & Volleyball Court
BBQs, Picnic Tables & Group Fire Pit
Parking on Pavement Only
Overflow Parking Available Across the Street
(Extra Parking Spaces Not Guaranteed, Please Limit Extra Vehicles)
Local Activities
Follow the Links for Additional Information
Close to Champoeg (within 35 mins)
Lady Hill Winery is across the street from Champoeg, or take a local wine tour!
Portland Urban Forests
Choose from a plethora of manicured arboretums and internationally-recognized gardens. Seek out waterfalls, an iconic mansion, or even a witch’s castle!
International Rose Test Garden - Portland Japanese Garden - World Forestry Center
End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
You’ve lost 2 oxen fording the river and a member of your party died of dysentery.
Going Beyond (within 2 hrs)
The Pacific Coast
Beat the August heat and spend a day cooling off in the Pacific Ocean! There are quite a few spots between Lincoln City and Pacific City to enjoy. (1-1/2 hrs)
Oh yeah, Chee-eeeeese!
A little further out at 1-3/4 hrs, but it’s also close to the coast. Visit the ocean and stop for cheese and ice cream on the way back! Take a self-guided tour of the creamery for free, or reserve a guided tour. Sounds like a perfect day!
Columbia River Gorge
& Mt. Hood
Hop on a shuttle for an awe-inspiring tour of Columbia Gorge waterfalls (Multnomah and more!). Make a full day of it and include Mt. Hood. Book early - these tours sell out.
Honestly, we couldn’t list all the amazing options available. Visit “Travel Oregon” of Trip Advisor for more ideas! Have fun!
Getting Here
45 minutes from Portland International Airport
3-1/2 hours from Seattle
7 hours from Boise
Getting Around the Park
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Click HERE for official
Champoeg State Park Brochure
