Army Corps of Engineers · Lookout Point Lake · Lowell, OR

Ivan Oakes Campground

Ivan Oakes Campground is located on Lookout Point Lake in Oregon's Willamette Valley.

More like this: reservable in Oregon · pets allowed in Oregon

Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
View of Lookout Point Reservoir from Ivan Oakes CampgroundTrail access for the EPCTIvan Oakes Campground entranceView of Lookout Point Lake from Ivan Oakes Campground
Photos courtesy of USACE · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups24
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 72 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

24 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
1Back-in55GravelPartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
2Back-in50GravelPartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
3Back-in48GravelPartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
4Back-in43GravelPartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
5Back-in48GravelPartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
6Back-in35GravelPartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
7Back-in45GravelPartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
8Back-in66GravelPartialNo / –8 / 2Yes
9Back-in42GravelNoneNo / –8 / 2Yes
10Back-in40GravelPartialNo / –8 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesStarting in May 2022, we will not take payment or reservations at the campground. All reservations must be made prior to arrival through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Ivan Oakes is a semi-primitive campground that offers 24 single family campsites. Campsites have picnic tables and fire rings. Vault toilets and potable water are available. Signal Point boat ramp is located less than one mile west of the campground and is usable at low water levels.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Ivan Oakes Campground40°50°60°70°January: 6.06 inches of precipitationFebruary: 4.64 inches of precipitationMarch: 5.14 inches of precipitationApril: 4.83 inches of precipitationMay: 3.52 inches of precipitationJune: 2.04 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.51 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.56 inches of precipitationSeptember: 1.63 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.65 inches of precipitationNovember: 6.41 inches of precipitationDecember: 7.04 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 42.0°F averageFebruary: 44.1°F averageMarch: 47.0°F averageApril: 50.5°F averageMay: 55.8°F averageJune: 60.8°F averageJuly: 67.2°F averageAugust: 67.3°F averageSeptember: 63.2°F averageOctober: 55.0°F averageNovember: 46.7°F averageDecember: 41.5°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Lookout Pt Dam, 5 miles from the campground at 712 feet, station USC00355050 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 46 inches a year.

Getting there

From Interstate 5, take Exit 188-A toward Oakridge (Highway 58). Follow Highway 58 East for about 13 miles. At Dexter Lake, turn left at the Lowell Covered Bridge onto South Pioneer Street and cross over the lake. Turn right at the first stop sign onto West Boundary Road/North Shore Drive.

Nearest townLowell, Oregon
Coordinates43.8760° N, 122.6725° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

Cancelling/Changing a Reservation A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation (see below). Late Cancellations Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. Group Facility: Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. No-Shows A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Camas Ts Rx

    41 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Rx Cold Springs

    43 mi from the campground · 158 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceOregon West RV ↗17.2 mi
Dump stationThe RV Store ↗18.4 mi
Outdoor gearCabela's ↗23 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

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Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Willamette National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Natural features

Located in the Calapooya Mountains, Ivan Oakes is surrounded by woodland. With close proximity to the Willamette National Forest, the area is home to lots of wildlife. The weather is generally mild during the recreation season with temperatures ranging from the low 50s to the upper 90s. Chances of precipitation are high from May through mid-June.

Recreation

Ivan Oakes Campground is located on the northern shore of Lookout Point Lake in the Calapooya Mountains. The Eugene-to-Pacific Crest Trail (EPCT), a 108 mile long recreation trail that connects the city of Eugene to the Cascade mountain range, runs along the campground providing easy access for hikers. The reservoir is a popular fishing spot with chinook salmon, walleye, rainbow trout, largemouth bass, and crappie.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Ivan Oakes Campground?

Sites at Ivan Oakes Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Ivan Oakes Campground?

Starting in May 2022, we will not take payment or reservations at the campground. All reservations must be made prior to arrival through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Ivan Oakes Campground?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Ivan Oakes Campground?

Cancelling/Changing a Reservation A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation.

Source: Charges and cancellations

How many sites does Ivan Oakes Campground have?

24 sites, including 24 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Ivan Oakes Campground?

Ivan Oakes Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Ivan Oakes Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Ivan Oakes Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Ivan Oakes Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Is there cell service at Ivan Oakes Campground?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Ivan Oakes Campground?

Ivan Oakes Campground is located on the northern shore of Lookout Point Lake in the Calapooya Mountains. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Ivan Oakes Campground?

Lowell, Oregon.

Source: Getting there

What if Ivan Oakes Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Black Canyon Campground (6.1 mi, partly first-come), Cascara Campground (6.6 mi, first-come), and Dolly Varden (6.7 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby