2.3611 reviewsPrice
$6/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
20 campsites
Season
Open from May 15 to ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$6/night
Booking
Walk-in Only
Sites
20 campsites
Season
Open from May 15 to ...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Birders, anglers, and kayakers who pack their own water will get a lot out of this place. The lake draws pelicans, geese, and ducks at dawn and dusk, there's a boat ramp for electric and non-motorized craft, and some sites are genuinely isolated with lake views.
The vault toilets draw consistent complaints about neglect, and there's zero potable water on-site. Tent campers especially should weigh whether the facilities match their comfort threshold before driving 55 minutes out of Lakeview.
Reference information about Dog Lake Campground/Boating Site/Picnic Site sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Dog Lake Campground is located approximately 55 minutes west of Lakeview, Oregon. The campground is a serene destination for those seeking to fish and relax in a lakeside setting. It offers 20 campsites and four vault toilets. Each campsite has a picnic table and campfire ring. </p><p>Dog Lake Boating and Picnic Sites are across from the campground. Non-motorized boats and boats with electric motors are allowed at Dog Lake. There is a large parking area with adequate trailer turnaround, and one vault toilet. In addition to the boat ramp, you’ll find a fishing dock.</p><p>Dog Lake attracts a multitude of birds including pelicans, geese, ducks, and other waterfowl. Birdwatching and fishing are the main recreational pursuits at Dog Lake. Another bonus is its close proximity to Drews Reservoir and Drews Creek.</p><p><strong>Alert</strong>: There is no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water.</p>
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Summer (May 15–October 15) brings the best conditions, with daytime highs in the mid-60s to mid-80s°F and cool nights dropping to 35–50°F. The lake is ice-free, making boating and fishing straightforward. Wildlife activity peaks in morning and evening hours. Weekends in July and August see more visitors, but midweek stays offer plenty of solitude. Fire restrictions can apply in summer. Winter access continues after October 15, though services are reduced and snow is common at this elevation.
Open May 15–Oct 15; best conditions, lake ice‑free, boating and fishing straightforward.
Dog Lake Campground offers a serene lakeside camping experience with 20 campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. There are four vault toilets available for campers, but no potable water is provided on-site. Visitors are advised to bring their own water. The campground is located near Dog Lake, which has adjacent boating and picnic sites, a boat ramp, a fishing dock, and a large parking area suitable for trailer turnarounds. Non-motorized boats and boats with electric motors are allowed on the lake. The absence of potable water is explicitly noted, with visitors needing to pack plenty of water.
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