Odell Lake Lodge & Resort Campground

Well maintained, primitive camping next to a lodge. Most campsites are right on the lake, which can cause cold nights later in the season but great views. Only pit toilets are available in the campground which are well maintained but definitely needed to be emptied. Campground has full access to all the lodge amenities including wifi, a market and restaurant, and flushing toilets. Sites are nice and big for groups to gather.

Nice place for a couple of nights, although be forewarned... the campsite is on the east end of the lake and a very cold breeze blows across the water right at you, especially this time of year. Lows both night were low 30’s, with wind chill in the teens. However, super nice camp with lots of trails nearby, excellent spot for kayaking, boating, fishing. Nice lodge to get a bite to eat, use a flush toilet, and for your check in.

Enjoyed this resort. Campsite was right on the water. Very windy first few nights and then the wind just quit. Definitely take a hoody!!

Awesome views. Almost all sites are on the water. Mornings are glass, afternoons are hurricanes. Sites are smaller and better suited for tent trailers and R-Pods, tents.

I've been to Odell twice but always seem to pick a weekend with weather that makes you want to stay in your sleeping bag!

The campsites at Odell are a little on the smaller side and may not have the trees your looking for to hang a hammock. Not that you should if you're camping any time earlier than July!

The southeast side of Odell can be subject to cold winds coming off the lake, so be sure to keep that rain fly up on your tent and a fleece handy. If you're feeling a little too chilly, the resort keeps a fire burning in the den.

There are plenty of snowshoe trails around Odell as well as some hiking trails in the Diamond Peak wilderness that also connect to the PCT. The trail we took did give us a bit of elevation gain and later some nice views of the smaller peaks in the area.

If you're planning to camp here, bring warm clothing and rain gear! It may be a bit chilly, but the nice hikes in the area make it all the more worth it to get up and get moving.