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Dog Lake Campground/Boating Site/Picnic Site

20 mi west of Lakeview, OR · AT&T 4G

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Jun–Sepbest months

About Dog Lake Campground/Boating Site/Picnic Site

Dog Lake Campground is located approximately 55 minutes west of Lakeview, Oregon. The campground is a serene destination for those seeking to fish and relax in a lakeside setting. It offers 20 campsites and four vault toilets. Each campsite has a picnic table and campfire ring. Dog Lake Boating and Picnic Sites are across from the campground. Non-motorized boats and boats with electric motors are allowed at Dog Lake. There is a large parking area with adequate trailer turnaround, and one vault toilet. In addition to the boat ramp, you’ll find a fishing dock. Dog Lake attracts a multitude of birds including pelicans, geese, ducks, and other waterfowl. Birdwatching and fishing are the main recreational pursuits at Dog Lake. Another bonus is its close proximity to Drews Reservoir and Drews Creek. **Alert**: There is no potable water. Visitors need to pack plenty of water.

  • Fees: - **Camping**: $6/Night for single unit, $2/Night for extra vehicle - **Day use**: No fee
  • Season: 05/15 – 10/15; 10/16-05/14 Open with reduced services
  • Managed by: USFS - Fremont-Winema National Forest
  • Where: 20 mi west of Lakeview, OR · 42.08454, -120.70774

Things to do:

FishingBoating & paddlingWildlife & birding

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

Weather by month

40°
23°Jan
42°
24°Feb
47°
27°Mar
52°
30°Apr
62°
37°May
71°
42°Jun
82°
49°Jul
81°
47°Aug
73°
41°Sep
60°
33°Oct
46°
27°Nov
38°
22°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 Dog Lake Campground/Boating Site/Picnic Site from above

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
FR 4017013ATV roadat camp0.1 mi
FR 4017090ATV road0.1 mi0.2 mi

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

Good to know

Cell signal

AT&T 4G

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 Outback (Dark Sky Sanctuary), 20 mi.

RV essentials

Dump station: 11.7 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.