Wildlife viewing enthusiasts will find Summer Lake State Wildlife Area offers year-round camping within Oregon's high desert country. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife manages this established campground with basic amenities including restrooms, picnic tables, and ADA-accessible facilities. Big rigs can access the sites, though campers should prepare for rough road conditions leading into the area.
The campground allows campfires and pets while providing cell service for those needing connectivity. Located near campgrounds just outside Summer Lake, the area serves as a base for exploring the wildlife refuge's birding opportunities and seasonal waterfowl migrations. Alcohol is permitted on-site, and the facility operates throughout all seasons with variable pricing.
Description
Facilities: Primitive campgrounds (4), restrooms (at each of the campgrounds and headquarters), trails (such as dikes, levees and roads closed to vehicles), viewing blinds (2). Hunting occurs in fall and winter (late August through January).
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Map & DirectionsSummer Lake State Wildlife Area is located in Oregon near Summer Lake
Address
53447 Hwy 31
Summer Lake, OR 97640
Coordinates
42.95200041 N
120.76200036 W
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome Coverage- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileLTESome Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 35 min from Bend, OR
- 3 hrs 7 min from Eugene, OR
- 3 hrs 25 min from Medford, OR
- 3 hrs 46 min from Grants Pass, OR
