Top Cabins near Summer Lake, OR
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Best Cabin Sites Near Summer Lake, OR (7)
1. Summer Lake Hot Springs
7 Reviews•39 Photos•56 Saves- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$20 - $250 / night
2. Bald Butte Lookout
1 Review•8 Photos•8 SavesOverview
Bald Butte Lookout is perched atop the windy summit of Bald Butte in the Fremont-Winema National Forest in south-central Oregon. It is surrounded by forested hillsides and expansive views. The lookout was built in 1931 and served as a Forest Service fire detection site for over 50 years. It was constructed from an Aladdin L4 ground-mounted lookout kit in which all of the pieces were pre-cut in six-foot lengths or less so the entire kit could be packed by horses into the remote site. The total cost of the structure at the time was $668.49 and only took a few days to assemble. At one time, hundreds of these types of lookouts were in service throughout the Pacific Northwest. Today only two such structures remain in Oregon, providing a unique lodging experience for guests seeking recreation and relaxation. The lookout offers basic amenities, though for guests to enjoy their experience completely, they must bring several of their own supplies.
Recreation
Hiking, birding, stargazing and wildlife viewing are popular activities. Bald Butte Trail is a quiet all-season trail that offers a variety of terrain and wildlife viewing opportunities. Hikers traverse large open meadows filled with summer wildflowers, heavily wooded forests and ridgetop scrambles along Oak Ridge Trail and Surveyor's Ridge Trail, overlooking the Hood River Valley. Trails in the Gearhart Mountain Wilderness are also nearby. At night the lookout provides an ideal setting for stargazing, as constellations and planets put on a dazzling display.
Natural Features
Fremont National Forest is known for its towering snow-capped peaks, volcanic landscapes, wide-open sage basins, scenic vistas and wild places where visitors can still find solitude. Nearby Gearhart Wilderness offers 22,823 acres of scenic views and primitive recreational opportunities. Throughout the remote area, streams rush through narrow meadows and Blue Lake lies nestled beneath a canopy of mixed-conifer forests. Rock formations cap most of the high elevation ridge tops.
- Pets
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Cabins
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
$40 / night
3. Christmas Valley Base Camp
1 Review•7 Photos•11 SavesChristmas Valley base Camp is 4 miles south of Christmas Valley. We are a private campground with a great cabin with a large picture window overlooking the Black Hills. We also have a tipi bunkhouse tents and RV hookups. A super firepit where the world problems are solved and memories are made.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$40 - $250 / night
4. Fremont Point Cabin
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Fremont Point Cabin is located on top of the Winter Rim in North Central Lake County, Oregon. The newly constructed cabin, which was completed in the summer of 2015, sits on the same footprint as its predecessor, which was destroyed during a forest fire in 2002. Through numerous donations of funding, materials, and volunteer labor, the cabin has been rebuilt and is now ready for you to enjoy. While the cabin is available year-round, off season access may be limited to foot or snowmobile depending on weather conditions, as the roads are not maintained in the winter.
Recreation
Recreational activities within close proximity of Fremont Point Cabin include horseback riding, wildlife viewing and photography, mountain biking, OHV riding, hunting, fishing, kayaking and boating. Numerous trails including the Fremont National Recreation Trail and Oregon Timber Trail are also nearby.
Natural Features
Poised on the edge of an escarpment at almost 3,000 feet above Summer Lake, Fremont Point Cabin offers a breathtaking view of the valley below. Due to the remoteness of this site, visitors can enjoy the opportunity for personal reflection while watching a variety of weather patterns across Summer Lake.
Nearby Attractions
The panoramic view from the edge of the Winter Rim is amazing. And, the National Recreational Trail which skirts along the escarpment edge provides an endless number of opportunities to view the valley below. A short hike west from the cabin finds a totally different ecosystem, thriving with large ponderosa and lodge pole pine. Thirty minutes to the south are the headwaters for the Wild and Scenic Sycan River, which is an easy day hike on the historic Hanan Trail from the developed trailhead on FSR 28.
- Pets
- Fires
- Reservable
- Cabins
$40 / night
5. Hager Mountain Lookout
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Hager Mountain Lookout sits at an elevation of 7,195 feet, offering guests spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding area. It is one of a diminishing number of lookouts still staffed for fire detection annually during the fire season and is open to guests in the winter months. The site is available for rent from November 15 to May 15, offering a unique lodging experience for guests seeking a bit of solitude and relaxation. For the remainder of the year, it is staffed by Forest Service personnel. This rugged, winter destination awaits the most enthusiastic outdoor adventurers as it is only accessible by foot, snowshoes or cross-country skis. Skiing or snowshoeing can take from a couple of hours to half a day or more, depending on weather conditions and one's physical endurance. Travel into remote locations in the winter requires experience and advance preparation. Expect windy conditions.
Recreation
Hiking, wildlife viewing, stargazing, snowshoeing and skiing are popular activities. Hager Mountain is used during fire season to keep watch over the surrounding flat lands for any sign of smoke. During the winter, it becomes a winter wonderland and has one of the best snowshoeing climbs available in southern Oregon. The strenuous 4-mile hike up the west side of the peak leads to a panoramic view of the landscape. The lookout is a great spot for winter camping. At night the lookout is an ideal setting for stargazing, as constellations and planets put on a dazzling display.
Natural Features
A series of dome-building volcanic eruptions occurring about 8 million years ago gave birth to Hager Mountain. The lookout is perched on the bald cap rocks that make up this mountain and offers 360 degree views as far as Mount Hood and Mount Shasta on a clear day. Surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks, volcanic landscapes and wide-open sage basins, the area is known for scenic vistas and wild places where guests can still find solitude.
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$40 / night
6. Fish Lake Resort
3 Reviews•122 Photos•4 SavesWe welcome you to Fish Lake Resort. Located at 4,600 feet elevation in the Southern Oregon Cascades. A truly beautiful setting in the pristine old-growth forest at the foot of Mt. McLaughlin (9,495 ft). The resort offers 11 cabins for lodging, 45 full hook-up RV sites, electric-only sites, and no hook-up sites for tenting. Shower and laundry facilities for our registered guests. Fish Lake Lodge offers a general store & the Tadpole Cafe. Boat rentals and mooring on a lake with a 10 mph speed limit help make for a peaceful, relaxing stay at the resort. Or, if fishing is not your thing, how about great mountain biking or hiking trails.
- Pets
- Fires
- Electric Hookups
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- ADA Access
$28 - $50 / night
7. Currier Guard Station
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Historic Currier Guard Station is nestled in a scattering of fir, pine and aspen, providing an ideal setting for guests seeking relaxation and recreation in the Fremont-Winema National Forest. The guard station was named after a local ranch owner, and was constructed in 1933 as an out station for the Paisley Ranger District to house forest fire prevention and suppression crews in the field. Fire crews occupied the station seasonally until the early 1990s. Today, the cabin offers guests a secluded getaway in a landscape abundant with wildlife and nature. Although the cabin provides some amenities for those seeking a comfortable lodging experience, guests must bring several of their own supplies.
Recreation
Currier Guard Station is a wonderful location for hiking, fishing, horseback riding and biking in summer and early fall. The cabin is located one mile north of the Sycan Wild and Scenic River, a scenic spot for fly fishing. The river corridor winds from a steep canyon to broad meadows, containing a diversity of landforms, rocks and vegetation. Coniferous forests intermingle with riparian vegetation, and expanses of sage and bitterbrush grow in the drier areas. The river supports rainbow, brook, brown and bull trout. Hikers and equestrians will enjoy numerous trails threading through the forest.
Natural Features
Fremont National Forest is known for its towering snow-capped peaks, volcanic landscapes, wide-open sage basins, scenic vistas and wild places where visitors can still find solitude. Behind the cabin, an expanse of meadow stretches to meet the forest's edge, providing a perfect habitat for a variety of wildlife. Red tail hawks perch in treetops looking for field mice. Meadowlarks, Steller's jays and hummingbirds also frequent the area. Larger mammals, such as deer and Rocky Mountain elk find homes in the forests. In the early summer months there are a lot of musqitos, be prepared with bug spray and nets.
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$40 / night
Recent Cabin Reviews In Summer Lake
12 Reviews of 7 Summer Lake Campgrounds
Kirsten G.
Guide
Fish Lake Resort
Peaceful
We are traveling in a 20’ van. We are at lake view. Big rigs around us, but we dont feel crowded. Trails around. Fishing and just relaxing
Bathrooms (showers and toilet) are close. Need some update but I have seen worst
Has a cafe. Havent been there for food but at check in looked pretty good
Daniel W.Guide
Bald Butte Lookout
Beautiful lookout
Strongly advise 4x4 to get up there, stayed outside the hut and surprisingly a lot of flys. Perfect star gazing spot.
Robin K.
TravelerFish Lake Resort
Nice area
Check in was very slow. The person checking everyone in also had to make coffee drinks and ring in diner sales. I was skipped over for someone else who rushed the line to check in. The store is not well stocked but has some useful items. The boats could use some attention and a fire extinguisher would be a good idea. The gentleman who helped us get the boat out and dock it was very nice! Campfires not allowed right now which is understandable with the fire risks. They have a shower for quarters and a two stall bathroom which are very small. The lake is beautiful!
Ashley F.
LegendFish Lake Resort
New Listing
Ashley here with The Dyrt. We're happy to have this property on our platform. Check them out and come back here to leave them some love.
Mama J.Guide
Summer Lake Hot Springs
Oasis
Beautiful spot in the desert the pool and soaking pools are amazing camping was clean everyone super chill incredible views they are fixing and adding new changing areas in the pool area
Shari G.LegendSummer Lake Hot Springs
Middle of Nowhere Surprise!
This funky little private resort and campground, on the way from nowhere to anywhere, has more than you might expect from first glance. The large, dry camping area offers a large field for folks to spread out without being on top of each other. While there are a handful of hookups sites for RV’s, we preferred the less expensive field option. They have a couple of pit toilets near the field, as well as a full bathroom and shower area. With our solar powered system, we were able to keep our battery topped off while taking advantage of all that the springs have to offer, which is just a short walk away.
They also offer some tiny cabins for rent, each with its own unique rustic charm. The public bath house has a large indoor swimming pool, clean changing rooms, sparkling bathrooms and showers. The outdoor, natural pools are what make this place so unique. Three pools, three differing temperatures helps folks find their own “just right.” The springs have a decidedly rustic charm, with lots of converted farm buildings and antique features, so you might want to adjust your city expectations to a more rural and rougher edged setting. But hot water on a very cold night with views of the starry sky above are just the right about the right cure for whatever ails you.
The springs are located about midway between the larger towns of La Pine and Lakeview, around 70ish miles from each, where you can find large grocery stores and services. A few convenience stores, gas, and post offices can be found in the tiny hamlets along the highway. It is a remote, lovely and quiet spot on the edge of this large lake.
- LLaural O.Guide
Summer Lake Hot Springs
Chill, open, rustic, and beautiful
Camping for 4 nights. Pay is per person and $10 extra for full RV hookups. It’s open, and hot. It would uncomfortable without air conditioning. The hot pool and outdoor smaller pools are hot but not super hot. It’s mineral water and lovely to float in the indoor pool. No picnic table or shade. There are cabins.
- Marc H.Guide
Summer Lake Hot Springs
Nice little private hot springs with rustic vibe
In other places I've seen this place reviewed as dingy. What someone expected from a privately run campground on the edge of a massive salt pan expected...I don't know. If you're not into the perfectly imperfect it ain't for you, then again very little in the Oregon Outback will be. There are a few rusted cars hanging around, but the cabins are clean and well kitted, the spring pools are absolutely pleasant, and the scenery outstanding.
Jackie C.
ScoutSummer Lake Hot Springs
Beautiful place
Great hot springs included in your stay! Really beautiful here
- Ralph G.Scout
Christmas Valley Base Camp
Private campground
Cozy place great for large groups Has every thing a campground needs
Ashley B.LegendSummer Lake Hot Springs
Campground/Eco Resort Next to Hot Springs
This is for the camping portion of the campground, I did not stay or see the inside of the various cabins available. The camping area is just a large open field area where people can park/camp where they would like. This would work well if you had a large group and several RVs wanting to be next to each other. There are also no tables, which camping in your car during the winter not having a table to put my stove on made it a little bit more difficult to heat up water/food. If I remember correctly I didn't really pay anything to camp, mainly just to access the pools. The main pool area was a large pool like area with a barn like covering. This pool was not hot at all and the amount of children splashing and playing did not make it very relaxing. The pools outside were a bit more quite and a bit warmer but filled up fast and only comfortably held maybe 20 people and wasn't scolding hot if you like that sort of hot springs. Also the changing rooms had no glass window panes in them so the large "window" let in all the wind. Which I was there during a high wind storm with freezing temps. This means it was miserable changing into/out of my wet bathing suit. The owners were nice and the view was also pleasant, but I would maybe travel to another hot springs before going back.
- Greg B.
RangerSummer Lake Hot Springs
Drive/Ride-In campground with wonderful, developed hot springs
Back in July 2019, my buddy and I rode our motorcycles to this camp/hot spring. I had heard of this place from another friend on Facebook & this was our destination. A wonderful ride to this easy-to-find site. Everything from full-service cabins to rent and RVs, down to what we used, tent camping. Beautiful but spartan tent camping area, portable toilets (clean), and cable spools used as tables. The hot springs were WONDERFUL, with both indoor (bathhouse) and outdoor pools. If I recall. clothing optional after 9pm. The operators of this facility are extremely "green" in thinking, with the re-use of most building materials, etc. Their website is excellent and gives more details. Highly recommend!!
Guide to Summer Lake
Camping near Summer Lake, Oregon, offers a unique experience with stunning landscapes and a variety of campgrounds to choose from. Whether you're looking for hot springs or a quiet spot to unwind, there's something for everyone.
What to do
- Soak in hot springs: Visit Summer Lake Hot Springs for a relaxing soak. One camper described it as a "beautiful spot in the desert" with "amazing camping" and "incredible views."
- Explore nature: The area around Green Mountain Campground offers access to hiking trails and stunning views of the Pleistocene lava fields. A reviewer mentioned it as a "nice spot" with easy access to "Crack-in-the-Ground."
- Fishing and birdwatching: Ana Reservoir RV Park is close to the Summer Lake Wildlife Refuge, making it a great spot for fishing and birdwatching. One visitor noted, "This park is very near the Summer Lake Wildlife Refuge, which is a great place for birdwatching."
What campers like
- Clean facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness of the facilities. At Junipers Reservoir RV Resort, one guest praised the "very clean" bathrooms and showers.
- Spacious sites: Many campgrounds, like Big Pines RV Park, offer spacious sites that provide a sense of privacy. A reviewer mentioned, "We love the spacing of the sites."
- Friendly hosts: Campers often highlight the welcoming atmosphere. At Oregon Outback RV Park, one visitor said, "Owners were friendly and willing to help us with whatever needed."
What you should know
- Remote locations: Some campgrounds are quite remote, like Oregon Sunstone Public Collection Area. A camper noted, "This place is really in the middle of nowhere and so quiet."
- Limited amenities: Many sites, such as Green Mountain Campground, do not have drinking water or electric hookups. A reviewer mentioned it as an "uber-basic free campground."
- Bumpy roads: Accessing some campgrounds can involve rough roads. One camper at Ana Reservoir RV Park warned about the "bumpy drive" to the site.
Tips for camping with families
- Choose family-friendly spots: Look for campgrounds with amenities for kids, like Ana Reservoir RV Park, which has a playground. A visitor mentioned, "There’s a little playground for kids."
- Plan for activities: Bring along kayaks or fishing gear for fun on the water. One family at East Lake Campground enjoyed the "great fishing and a great place for kayaks."
- Pack extra supplies: Since some campgrounds are remote, make sure to bring enough food and water. A camper at Oregon Sunstone Public Collection Area advised, "Bring all your supplies with you as the nearest store is miles away."
Tips from RVers
- Check for hookups: If you need electric hookups, make sure to choose campgrounds like Ana Reservoir RV Park that offer them. A visitor noted, "Contrary to listing they do have 30 amp service."
- Be prepared for tight spaces: Some RV parks, like Big Pines RV Park, have pull-through sites but can feel close together. One reviewer mentioned, "I don't feel packed in."
- Stay connected: If you need internet access, check for Wi-Fi availability at places like Junipers Reservoir RV Resort. A guest mentioned, "Good AT&T service and the park has Wi-Fi."
Camping near Summer Lake, Oregon, is a fantastic way to enjoy nature, relax, and create lasting memories. Whether you're in an RV or tent, there's a spot waiting for you!
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