About Lakes End Campground
This primitive campground is located on the north shore of Smith Reservoir and is accessed by boat only. This site is popular with people looking for a remote, off the beaten path camping experience. Basic facilities such as tables, vault toilets and fire pits are provided. There is no potable water (drinking water). Garbage service is not provided so please keep a pack-in pack-out camp and follow [Leave No Trace](https://lnt.org/learn/7-principles) guidelines.
- Season: Year Round, but access is dependent on road and weather conditions
- Managed by: USFS - Willamette National Forest
- Where: 19 mi west of Black Butte Ranch, OR · 44.33202, -122.04736
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Mar.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Smith | ATV road | 0.6 mi | 8.0 mi |
| Smith Res Dam | ATV road | 1.2 mi | 1.1 mi |
| Waterfalls | Hiking | 2.3 mi | 1.3 mi |
| Gate Creek | Hiking | 2.3 mi | 3.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Sisters (Dark Sky Community), 25 mi.
Dump station: 13 mi
Water fill-up: 15.7 mi
Propane: 21.9 mi
Camps nearby
- Smith Reservoir Area 1.3 mi
- Ice Cap Campground 2.5 mi
- Cold Water Cove Campground 3.5 mi
- Lost Prairie Group Campground 5.2 mi
- Olallie Campground 5.3 mi
- Fish Lake Remount Depot Cabins 5.3 mi