Fishing, kayaking, swimming, and a rope swing roughly half a mile from the campsites: Jubilee Lake Campground gives paddlers and anglers a lot to work with on a man-made lake tucked into the Blue Mountains of eastern Oregon. No power boats are allowed on the water, which keeps conditions manageable for canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards. A 2.8-mile trail circles the lake, and while the trees have grown up enough to block most lake views from the path, the route itself is easy and well-used. The lake is swimmable from roughly July through September, with water that runs clear over pebble-bottom sections and murkier in the shallower, muddy areas.
The campground has 53 designated sites spread across upper and lower loops, with some dual-level configurations and a handful of lakefront positions. Sites are generally well-spaced and screened by fir trees, so privacy holds even when the campground fills. It does fill. Summer weekends bring heavy use, and the parking area overflows with day visitors on Fridays and Saturdays. "No showers, but you can refresh in the lake," notes John 'n Sara D., which gives a fair sense of the campground's semi-primitive character. Flushing toilets are available on the lower loop; vault toilets serve the upper loop. Some sites have water hookups, and most can accommodate trailers up to 32 feet.
Trash has been a recurring issue, particularly near the water. Multiple reviewers have picked up litter on arrival or during their stay. Sam puts it plainly: "bring an extra trash bag and do a little cleanup." Trash cans are on-site, so the problem is behavioral rather than logistical.
The final several miles of road into the campground are washboard gravel, a condition that has persisted across multiple visits over the years. Small vehicles handle it without trouble, but it warrants a slower pace. Reservations are available and worth booking ahead for summer weekends; the campground closes for the season around October. Campers exploring dog-friendly camping near Umatilla National Forest will find this location fits well, as pets are permitted throughout. The maximum stay is two weeks.
Jubilee Lake Campground suits families, paddlers, and anglers who want reliable water access and a forested setting without full hookups or a manicured campground feel. Those seeking solitude should plan for a weekday visit or look at Jubilee Lake North Shore Dispersed -- Umatilla NF across the lake for a quieter alternative.
Description
Overview
This high elevation, spruce fir surrounded campground is the largest and most popular campground on the Umatilla National Forest. Jubilee Lake is nestled among the trees and the lake provides a beautiful setting for day-use as well as camping. This site is known for good fishing and swimming and is a wonderful way to escape the summer heat. Jubilee Lake campground offers a variety of recreational actitivies for visitors of all abilities, including fishing and hiking trails.
Recreation
Jubilee Lake campground offers a variety of recreational actitivies for visitors of all abilities, including fishing, crawfishing, a 2.8 mile hiking trail, boating (non-motorized or electric trolling motor only), and wildlife viewing.
Facilities
This campground includes 48 tent/rv sites, 5 tent only sites, 4 vault toilets, 6 flush toilets, a boat ramp, and a day use area. Potabale water is located throughout the campground and trash service is provided. The 2.8 mile Jubilee Lake National Recreation Trail offers a pleasent 2.8 mile stroll around the lake.
Natural Features
The Umatilla National Forest is located in the Blue Mountains of southeast Washington and northeast Oregon and offers a vast selection of majestic scenery and recreational opportunities. It covers 1.4 million acres of diverse landscapes and plant communities. The Forest has some mountainous terrain, but most of the Forest consists of v-shaped valleys separated by narrow ridges or plateaus. The landscape also includes heavily timbered slopes, grassland ridges and benches, and bold basalt outcroppings. Elevations range from 1,600 to 8,000 feet above sea level. Changes in weather are common, but summers are generally warm and dry with cool evenings. Cold, snowy winters and mild temperatures during spring and fall can be expected.
Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (509) 522-6276 for general information.
Nearby Attractions
The unincorporated town of Tollgate is located 11.5 miles southwest of the campground. It has a store/resteraunt with gas being available. The 177,423 acre Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness Area is accessable, via the Timothy Springs Trailhead, 7.8 miles northeast of the campground.
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 2 Alerts are In Effect
There are 2 alerts for this campground. Camp safely!
Fire restrictions are currently in effect that prohibit charcoal fires, wood-burning camp stoves, and charcoal grills. Only gas or propane stoves are permitted.
Air Quality at this campground may currently be unhealthy. Please check with the campground before making a reservation.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsJubilee Lake Campground (Or) is located in Oregon near Elgin
Directions
From Weston, Oregon: Travel 20 miles east of Weston on Highway 204. Turn left (north) onto Forest Service Road 64. Follow the road for 12 miles and the campground entrance will be on your right. From Elgin, Oregon: Travel 21 miles northwest of Elgin on Highway 204. Turn right (north) onto Forest Service Road 64. Follow the road for 12 miles and the campground entrance will be on your right.
Coordinates
45.83390747 N
117.9650415 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 28 min from Walla Walla, WA
- 2 hrs 18 min from Kennewick, WA
- 3 hrs 17 min from Lewiston, ID
- 4 hrs from Spokane, WA





































