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CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

Tumble Lake offers camping near a body of water surrounded by forested terrain in Oregon. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Opal Creek Wilderness and the Santiam State Forest.

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Tumble Lake is located in Oregon

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44.746639 N
122.225481 W

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  • Tent Sites

Features

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  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Sep. 13, 2017

Short Backpack Trip

I did this backpacking trip a couple weeks ago and too my surprise was a pretty fun little vacation. The hike itself is very short, and you can make a stop to Dome Rock on your way before heading down to the lake either before camping or after. I highly recommend seeing the viewpoint there.

The hike back is very steep, so get a good nights rest to prepare with some incline. Once reaching the lake, there are several sites scattered around the lake. None of them are too close to others giving you plenty of privacy.

They allow fires by the lake and animals are welcome. The bugs were a little bad as expected being near water. You can take a dip in the lake if you are there on a hot day, or lay out on some of the nice rocks scattered around the lake.

Overall, the pros for this is that it is not a popular route so you don't have to go early or worry about other people around. Beautiful and short hike in. As for most backpacking, bring some sort of water filtration if you plan on getting water at the lake.

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  • Review photo of Tumble Lake by Sonja O., September 13, 2017
  • Review photo of Tumble Lake by Sonja O., September 13, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Tumble Lake?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Tumble Lake, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Tumble Lake have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Tumble Lake does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Tumble Lake?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.