Accessible by vehicle, East Bay Campground sits within Fremont National Forest near Thompson Reservoir, operating May through November with paid camping fees. The Forest Service maintains basic amenities including drinking water, restrooms, picnic tables, and fire rings across multiple access options including drive-in, walk-in, and boat-in sites.
Recent visitors report significantly reduced water levels at Thompson Reservoir, with no direct water access from the campground itself. The site sees light use, with campers often encountering few other visitors during their stay. Thompson Reservoir Campground provides an alternative just over a mile northwest for those prioritizing lake proximity.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsEast Bay Campground is located in Oregon near Silver Lake
Directions
East Bay Campground is located 35 minutes south of Silver Lake, Oregon. From Silver Lake take Oregon Highway 31 west for less than a half mile and then turn left onto County Highway 4-12 (also known as East Bay Road). County Highway 4-12 will become Forest Service (FS) Road 28. Continue on FS Road 28 and take a right on FS Road 2800014. East Bay Campground will be at the end of the road beside Thompson Reservoir. Vicinity map : Vicinity Map of East Bay Campground.
Coordinates
42.94344953 N
121.06631436 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 1 hr 32 min from Bend, OR
- 3 hrs 5 min from Eugene, OR
- 3 hrs 23 min from Medford, OR
- 3 hrs 43 min from Grants Pass, OR
