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Fish Lake Campground

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Accessible via gravel Forest Road 66, Fish Lake Campground sits at 6,990 feet elevation in Whitman National Forest above Halfway, Oregon. The US Forest Service facility charges $6 per night and operates from June through October, providing drinking water, vault toilets, and metal fire pits at developed sites. Campers can also find dispersed sites nearby along the access road, though these lack water hookups and feature rock fire rings instead.

The campground offers direct lake access for fishing, canoeing, and swimming, though water conditions can become muddy at times. Fall visitors encounter aspen groves throughout the area, while wildflowers bloom during summer months. For different elevation options, Twin Lakes Campground provides an alternative 2.8 miles northeast.

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Map & DirectionsFish Lake Campground is located in Oregon near Halfway

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Directions

In Halfway, Oregon travel north on Main Street to Fish Lake Road; Turn right on Fish Lake road and go 3.3 miles to Clear Creek Road; Turn left on Clear Creek Road and go 4 miles to Forest Road 66; Turn right on Forest Road 66 and go on 12.5 miles to the campground entrance on left side of road. Most of the upper forest road is narrow, single land gravel and dirt road.

Coordinates

45.04942517 N
117.09400136 W

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  • Drive-In
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
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  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin
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Features

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  • Picnic Table
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Many campers appreciated the high-elevation pine forest setting with excellent sites and natural spring water. Common feedback included praise for the beautiful scenery and quality facilities, though access requires traveling on dusty gravel roads.

Reviewed Jun. 28, 2022

Gateway to the steens

Great sites especially in fall with aspen groves. Dusty road but all gravel- drove in with my little Nissan Sentra just fine. Water and pit toilets, access to fishing, canoe, swimming altho a little muddy at times. Wildflowers and access to blm land.

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  • Review photo of Fish Lake Campground by Ash C., June 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Fish Lake Campground by Ash C., June 28, 2022
  • Review photo of Fish Lake Campground by Ash C., June 28, 2022
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Reviewed Aug. 22, 2019

Beautiful lake and views!

Fish Lake Campground is up above Halfway, OR. It is a pine forested high elevation (6,990ft) Campground on NFD Rd. 66.

The campground on the lake is a pay site (6$ /night) with on site water and metal fire pits and vault toilets. However there is other sites that are dispersed nearby on NFD Rd. 66 and NFD Rd. 6625 along the road to DeadMans Trail. #1867. There is 2 sites at the end loop of the pay sites that are dispersed sites and lack tap for water and has a rock fire pit. Both have access to older vault toilets.

Beautiful in the morning!

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Fish Lake Campground by Jim F., August 22, 2019
  • Review photo of Fish Lake Campground by Jim F., August 22, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions

What camping facilities are available at Fish Lake Campground?

Fish Lake Campground offers several amenities for a comfortable outdoor experience. The campground features designated sites with metal fire pits, on-site water access, and vault toilets. The fee is $6 per night for standard sites. Additionally, there are dispersed camping opportunities nearby on National Forest land. The area includes access to the lake and is surrounded by aspen groves that are particularly beautiful in fall. The roads are gravel but generally accessible, though they can be dusty during dry periods.

Where is Fish Lake Campground located in Oregon?

Fish Lake Campground is located above Halfway, Oregon in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. Situated at a high elevation of 6,990 feet, the campground can be accessed via National Forest Development Road 66. The campground is nestled in a beautiful pine forest setting, making it an ideal mountain getaway destination in northeastern Oregon.

Is Fish Lake Campground near Steens Mountain?

No, Fish Lake Campground is not near Steens Mountain. While both are in eastern Oregon, they're in different regions. Fish Lake Campground is located above Halfway, Oregon in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest in the northeastern part of the state. Steens Mountain, on the other hand, is in southeastern Oregon in Harney County. They're separated by several hours of driving distance.

Can you fish at Fish Lake in Oregon?

Yes, fishing is excellent at Fish Lake! The lake offers outstanding trout fishing that's described as action-packed. In addition to fishing, visitors can enjoy other water activities like canoeing and swimming, although the lake shore can be a bit muddy at times. The combination of beautiful scenery and abundant fish makes this a prime destination for anglers camping in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.

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