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Antelope Flat Reservoir Campground and Day Use

22 mi southeast of Juniper Canyon, OR · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Jun–Sepbest months

About Antelope Flat Reservoir Campground and Day Use

The campground is located just above the day-use area and boat ramp for [Antelope Flat Reservoir](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ochoco/recreation/fishing/recarea/?recid=71985&actid=42), and is situated among large ponderosa pines which provide a quiet and scenic setting for forest visitors. Only a few campsites provide views of the reservoir, but the walk from the campground to the water's edge takes most people less than 10 minutes. Potable drinking water is available near the south end of the campground from a standing hand pump; however there are no hook-ups available on site. The day-use area is located right on the water’s edge and is outfitted with picnic tables, fire rings, a vault bathroom, and a boat ramp. Please DO NOT park vehicles in the boat ramp loop as it can block other visitors from accessing the water. If you keep a keen eye out and a pair of binoculars on hand, large…

  • Fees: Per night, per site fee: $8/first vehicle; $3/each additional vehicle.
  • Season: Mid May – October
  • Managed by: USFS - Ochoco National Forest
  • Where: 22 mi southeast of Juniper Canyon, OR · 44.00295, -120.39433

Things to do:

FishingBoating & paddlingWildlife & birding

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

37°
22°Jan
39°
22°Feb
45°
25°Mar
50°
28°Apr
59°
35°May
67°
40°Jun
79°
49°Jul
79°
48°Aug
71°
43°Sep
56°
34°Oct
42°
26°Nov
35°
21°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.

See Antelope Flat Reservoir Campground and Day Use from above

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
FR 1700280ATV road0.5 mi0.7 mi
FR 1700500ATV road0.5 mi0.9 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

No signal at camp

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Pristine

The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.

Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.

Stargazing nearby: Oregon Star Party (Star party), 24 mi.

RV essentials

Dump station: 16.9 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.