Looking for the best campgrounds near Summer Lake, OR? Summer Lake is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Summer Lake, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.
$20 - $250 / night
Located 40 minutes south of Silver Lake, Oregon, Thompson Reservoir Campground is a developed campground ideally situated on the three-square-mile reservoir with pretty vistas of nearby Hager Mountain. There are 19 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings. Other amenities include hand-pumped water, and three vault toilets. There is also one large group site. Tall ponderosa pines and a few aspen trees lord over the high mountain setting of Thompson Reservoir. Recreation opportunities include fishing, hiking, and exploring. The reservoir is stocked once a year with rainbow trout and there is a boat launch. This campground typically opens mid-May and closes mid-October. Heavy snowfall prevents this campground from being used in the winter and early spring. Thompson Reservoir campground is located across the reservoir from the East Bay Campground.
Featuring panoramic views of the lava flows, cinder cones, and the desert landscape of the Fort Rock and Christmas Valley area of central Oregon, the Green Mountain Campground offers a remote camping experience perfect for photography, solitude and stargazing. Whether using it as a basecamp for exploring nearby attractions like Crack-in-the-Ground and the Four Craters Lava Field, or simply seeking an out-of-the-way site with stunning sunrises and sunsets, visitors willing to brave its rough access road will not be disappointed.
Open Season Green Mountain Campground is open YEAR ROUND. Four-wheel Drive Vehicles Recommended. Access is via rugged dirt roads that may be impassable at times. 6 primitive campsites with picnic tables and fire grates; first come, first serve. Vault Restroom. No Drinking Water available. Pack Out Your Trash. The Nearest Services are in the nearby towns of Christmas Valley Oregon. BLM___s Crack-in-the-Ground Trailhead located nearby.
There is an active fire lookout atop nearby Green Mountain that is staffed from June through October.
Silver Creek Marsh Campground is located 30 minutes south of Silver Lake, Oregon. The Silver Creek March Campground offers campsites at a popular fishing spot along Silver Creek in a beautiful forest setting. This spacious, timbered camp offers pastoral meadow and marsh views and great camping. There are 15 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, two vault toilets, horse corrals, and potable water. You can enjoy bird watching, fishing, and hiking besides horseback riding. For horses, you’ll find large corrals with about six stalls that can accommodate 10-12 horses. There are also five hitching rails. On site is Silver Creek March Trailhead which provides access to the Fremont National Recreation Trail #160 – Northern Segment. You’ll find good signage on this section of the trail with mile indicators and directions.
RV Park in Silver Lake, Oregon with Full Hookups, Showers and Laundromat Open 24 hours
We have full hookup RV parking, showers, laundromat, and rentals in a quiet and peaceful location.
$30 / night
Bunyard Crossing Forest Camp offers rustic campsites.
A 20 acre retreat in Oregons Outback with many historical sites around. Bring your group or family or work team we can help with team building and couple strengthening.
Within 30 minutes a few of many attractions are Fort Rock, Oregons famous Crack in the Ground, 11,000 acres of sand dunes, several hot springs including a natural geiser.
$15 - $25 / night
Located 40 minutes south of Silver Lake, Oregon, East Bay is a desirable campground located at the base of Hager Mountain on the scenic Thompson Reservoir. Enjoy gorgeous views of the mountain and shady campsites thanks to the ponderosa pines and aspens. Eighteen spacious campsites accommodate tent and RV camping. Amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, potable water, and three vault toilets. East Bay is a popular campground with hunters every fall. East Bay Campground has convenient access to the hiker trail that leads to the summit of Hager Mountain, about 4 miles one way. Besides hiking, East Bay offers excellent fishing and boating opportunities on Thompson Reservoir. There is no dock at the present time but boaters can easily back their boat down the ramp into the water. Thompson Reservoir is stocked with rainbow trout on an annual basis.
$20 - $250 / night
Located 40 minutes south of Silver Lake, Oregon, Thompson Reservoir Campground is a developed campground ideally situated on the three-square-mile reservoir with pretty vistas of nearby Hager Mountain. There are 19 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings. Other amenities include hand-pumped water, and three vault toilets. There is also one large group site. Tall ponderosa pines and a few aspen trees lord over the high mountain setting of Thompson Reservoir. Recreation opportunities include fishing, hiking, and exploring. The reservoir is stocked once a year with rainbow trout and there is a boat launch. This campground typically opens mid-May and closes mid-October. Heavy snowfall prevents this campground from being used in the winter and early spring. Thompson Reservoir campground is located across the reservoir from the East Bay Campground.
Silver Creek Marsh Campground is located 30 minutes south of Silver Lake, Oregon. The Silver Creek March Campground offers campsites at a popular fishing spot along Silver Creek in a beautiful forest setting. This spacious, timbered camp offers pastoral meadow and marsh views and great camping. There are 15 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings, two vault toilets, horse corrals, and potable water. You can enjoy bird watching, fishing, and hiking besides horseback riding. For horses, you’ll find large corrals with about six stalls that can accommodate 10-12 horses. There are also five hitching rails. On site is Silver Creek March Trailhead which provides access to the Fremont National Recreation Trail #160 – Northern Segment. You’ll find good signage on this section of the trail with mile indicators and directions.
RV Park in Silver Lake, Oregon with Full Hookups, Showers and Laundromat Open 24 hours
We have full hookup RV parking, showers, laundromat, and rentals in a quiet and peaceful location.
$30 / night
Bunyard Crossing Forest Camp offers rustic campsites.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Summer Lake, OR?
According to TheDyrt.com, Summer Lake, OR offers a wide range of camping options, with 80 campgrounds and RV parks near Summer Lake, OR and 9 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Summer Lake, OR?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Summer Lake, OR is Summer Lake Hot Springs with a 4.6-star rating from 7 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Summer Lake, OR?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 free dispersed camping spots near Summer Lake, OR.
What parks are near Summer Lake, OR?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 16 parks near Summer Lake, OR that allow camping, notably Fremont-Winema National Forest and Crater Lake National Park.
