Gravel mounds shield campers from US Highway 395 at this BLM dispersed site along Lake Abert's shoreline. The open terrain accommodates large RVs, with several campers successfully positioning 36-foot motorhomes behind the protective dirt berms. Traffic noise diminishes significantly at night, creating quieter conditions for sleep.
Multiple camping spots spread across the area, from positions near the gravel piles to pullouts closer to the lake's edge. The water remains off-limits for swimming due to its high alkalinity, but the expansive lake views extend toward the horizon. James G. notes the site offers "dark skies" for stargazing after sunset.
AT&T cellular service reaches the area with moderate strength, typically providing 3 bars of LTE coverage. The exposed location offers little natural windbreak, making it less suitable for tent camping during windy conditions. Some maintenance issues occasionally affect the site's cleanliness, though campers have addressed problems when encountered.
Access remains straightforward from the highway, and the free camping attracts overnight travelers along this remote stretch of southeastern Oregon. For additional camping infrastructure, Oregon Outback RV Park provides full hookups six miles southwest.
Description
Lake Abert and Abert Rim offer a classic example of basin and range landscape. Abert Rim is the longest exposed fault scarp in North America, and one of the highest fault scarps in the United States. It towers 2,500’ over Lake Abert, Oregon's only saltwater lake. Its waters and shoreline attract a diverse population of migratory waterfowl. After basaltic flood lavas covered much of eastern Oregon about 5 to 23 million years ago, great blocks of the Earth’s crust subsequently tilted, resulting in the raised scarp and lakebed seen today.
Know Before You Go: Open Season Lake Abert and Abert Rim are open YEAR ROUND. Numerous Pullouts on U.S. Route 395 provide opportunities to view scenery and wildlife. No Restrooms available. No Drinking Water available. No Food, Gas, or Lodging at Lake Abert or Abert Rim. The Nearest Services are in Lakeview, Oregon.
Point of Interest: A designated Watchable Wildlife Area and viewpoint about five miles north of Valley Falls on U.S. Route 395 provides seasonal public viewing of migratory birds on the lake.
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Location
Dispersed CampingLake Abert US 395 South Pullout Dispersed Camping is located in Oregon
Coordinates
42.52986029494272 N
120.23415995406879 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/2/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/2/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 24 min from Bend, OR
- 3 hrs 31 min from Medford, OR
- 3 hrs 50 min from Redding, CA
- 3 hrs 58 min from Grants Pass, OR
