Established Camping
McCormack Campground — Lake Owyhee State Park
About
State Park
Lake Owyhee State Park is a remote oasis on the eastern edge of Oregon that offers camping and boating on the shore of a scenic desert canyon reservoir. The park contains two campgrounds along Owyhee Reservoir, a 53-mile-long lake that fills a narrow, deep canyon brimming with colorful volcanic rock formations.
The Gordon Gulch Day-use Area is open year-round and includes picnic tables and a boat ramp. Many boaters return each year to explore the desert canyon and rugged mountains. Some of the reservoir's incredible geology is visible only by boat. Anglers are awarded excellent warm water catches, especially large mouth bass, white and black crappie. The reservoir also has catfish and is occasionally stocked with rainbow trout. Look for golden eagles, coyotes, ground squirrels, rabbits, pronghorn antelope, mule deer, and wild horses (watch out for rattlesnakes, too). You might even see California bighorn sheep or a mountain lion.
McCormack Campground (Seasonal: April 15-Oct.31) 29 electrical sites with water Nine tent sites with water nearby Two sites accessible to campers with disabilities Hot showers and flush toilets RV dump station Boat ramp Firewood and ice for sale
Location
McCormack Campground — Lake Owyhee State Park is located in Oregon
Coordinates
43.6165014 N
117.2537935 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
GuideMcCormick Campground
Very nice campground. Well kept and very clean. They also have showers. The camp host was very nice and helpful. It offers both sites with hookups and tent sites as well.
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TravelerMcCormick State Park
The park was well kept and very clean and we had a great view of the lake from our spot. We came here to kayak and did load our Hobie Mirages on the kayak wheels and pulled them down to the lake which was about a quarter mile over big rocks and gravel because of the extremely low water level. . It was pretty kayaking but getting them to the water and back (which was now uphill) deterred us from going the next day. If the water level had been normal this would have been a five star review.  On the way to the campground we followed the river to the reservoir and along the river there were many many beautiful dispersed camping opportunities which we will do on another trip to fish. 
GuideMcCormack Campground
We stayed at site 40 at McCormack Campground of Lake Owyhee State Park. We called a few hours I heard and were told that there were several walk up so it’s available. When we arrived this has not changed. The drive up to the park is very scenic with lots of spots for flyfishing. The campground and the facilities ade clean and the views are beautiful. There is currently fire pit and grill ban but propane and butane cooktops are allowed. The water level it was long but still plenty for a swim. There were several fishing water skiing boats on the lake. Would have gladly stayed a couple more days. The only complaint was that the occupants of trailer sites above had their porch/string/rope lights on still at midnight taking away from the beauty of the night sky.
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