About Scout Lake
Scout Lake Group Campground sits near the shores of its namesake in Deschutes National Forest. Its proximity to high alpine lakes, lush forests and towering peaks in nearby wilderness areas make it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Water sport enthusiasts of all types will enjoy the opportunities available at Scout Creek Lake and nearby Suttle Lake. Only non-motorized watercraft are allowed on Scout Creek, but water skiing, fishing and boating are popular at Suttle Lake, less than one mile away. Nearby trails and a picturesque shoreline offer visitors opportunities for hiking, birding, wading and swimming at Scout Lake, and a large beach is located just steps away. There are 10 sites at this campground. Site 6 is a single family site while 3, 4A, 4B, 5, 7 and 8 are doubles. Sites 1, 2 and 9 are triples. If the entire campground is rented together, it will comfortably…
- Fees: - **Single Campsite Rate:** $27/night - **Double Campsite Rate:** $54/night - **Triple Campsite Rate:** $81/night - One vehicle included…
- Season: Tentative Opening: May 9, 2025 – September 28, 2025
- Managed by: Deschutes National Forest, USFS - Deschutes National Forest
- Where: 5 mi northwest of Black Butte Ranch, OR · 44.41095, -121.74728
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: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Lakes | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.6 mi |
| Two Lakes | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 0.7 mi |
| FR 2066650 | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 0.3 mi |
| FR 2066850 | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.6 mi |
| Suttle Lake Loop | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 3.5 mi |
| Dark Lake | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 0.8 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.Water fill-up: 14.9 mi
Propane: 6.2 mi
Camps nearby
- Link Creek 0.5 mi
- South Shore 0.7 mi
- Blue Bay 1 mi
- Suttle Lake United Methodist Camp 1.5 mi
- Dispersed spot · 3 mi W of Camp Sherman 2.4 mi
- Round Lake Campground 2.8 mi