Campbell Lake Campground
The Campbell Lake Campground offers camping, a picnic area and boat launch in a high mountain lake setting located one hour and 20 minutes southwest of Paisley, Oregon. There are 18 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings, three vault toilets, potable water, and garbage service from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Campbell Lake, lined with grassy and pebbly shores, is stocked with rainbow trout, making it ideal for fishing, swimming, and boating. There is also a boat ramp for non-motorized or electric motor boats. Additional picnic tables and another vault toilet are located in the day use area.
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Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $6/Night/Site. $2/Extra Vehicle |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | 05/15 to 10/15 |
| Forest | Fremont-Winema National Forest |
| Fees | $6/Night/Site. $2/Extra Vehicle |
| Rules | Boating: Electric motors only, 5 mph speed limit. |
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 42.5646° N, 120.7523° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedMitten Springs Rx
10 mi from the campground
- PrescribedCoyote Rx
29 mi from the campground
- PrescribedLongbell Piles Rx
40 mi from the campground
- PrescribedBridge Buck Rx 2026
43 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Explore
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Campground Review: Campbell Lake and Region Rec Sites
Trails nearby
- 0.4 miSpur to Campbell Lake0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miCross Over Spur0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.2 miLakes Loop ↗7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.5 miCache Cabin Trail4.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1.5 miDead Cow Trail1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2 miLakes Loop Tie0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 1.2 miDeadhorse Trailhead ↗Fremont-Winema National Forest · Season 05/15 to 09/15
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Fremont-Winema National Forest.
- inFremont-Winema National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,815,968 acres
- 2.9 miGearhart Mountain Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 22,614 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Mitchell Recreation AreaSite · Bly · 10.7 mi
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Campbell Lake Campground?
No. Campbell Lake Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Campbell Lake Campground?
$6/Night/Site. $2/Extra Vehicle
Source: Forest Service
Is Campbell Lake Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026. Season 05/15 to 10/15.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Campbell Lake Campground have?
18 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Campbell Lake Campground?
Campbell Lake Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Campbell Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Deadhorse Lake Campground (1.1 mi, first-come), Lee Thomas Campground (4.8 mi, first-come), and Clear Spring Campground (6.7 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby