4.5387 reviewsPrice
$7 - $37/night
Booking
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Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
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Price
$7 - $37/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Check Policy
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PO BOX 10, MT VERNON, Oregon, 97865, United States
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Learn more about alerts →RVers with big rigs will appreciate the 45-foot-capable pull-throughs and level pads. The lake is the draw: kayaking, fishing by boat, and deer wandering the shoreline at dusk. Cool nights in the mid-50s mean you'll sleep well without AC even at peak summer.
Cabin renters should know the units have no air conditioning and bugs are a real issue, especially in summer. Bank fishing access is tight, there are no hiking trails, and supplies are 53 miles away in John Day, so arrive stocked.
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Rated higher than 97% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 44 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
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Summer brings daytime highs around 75-85°F with cool nights in the mid-50s, ideal for sleeping without air conditioning. This is peak season for boating and fishing, with all amenities open and weekends drawing the largest crowds. Wildfire season and occasional high desert winds affect the area during summer. Winter transforms the campground into a snow-covered retreat, though fewer amenities remain available. Midweek visits or early/late summer timing reduce crowding at the boat ramp.
Spring and early summer highlighted for lush greenery and full reservoir levels—very favorable.
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Unity Lake State Recreation Site offers a range of helpful amenities, including a boat ramp, firewood sales, recycling stations, and clean restrooms. The campground is recognized for its maintenance and cleanliness. Visitors highlight the excellent condition of the hot solar-powered showers and restrooms. A camper noted, "The showers are gorgeous. Can't have 2 people shower at a time, but that's to be expected." Multiple reviews also commend the cleanliness of the site, including the bathrooms, showers, and trash areas. Campsites offer parking facilities and paved roads with large pull-through and back-in sites. Amenities contribute to a pleasant camping experience.
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