Scott Lake
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
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Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 12 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | $5/vehicle/day or valid recreation pass |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Season | Mid-July (weather dependent) to Late October (dependent on McKenzie Highway 242) |
| Forest | Willamette National Forest |
| Fees | $5/vehicle/day or valid recreation pass |
| Rules | No trailer facilities. Camping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period. Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibited. Dogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground |
Weather by month
Getting there
| Nearest town | Blue River, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 44.2123° N, 121.8880° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedJunction Rx
27 mi from the campground
- PrescribedCamas Ts Rx
27 mi from the campground
- WildfireBench
39 mi from the campground · 67,071 acres · 90% contained
- PrescribedSisi Lookout Admin Piles Rx - West
47 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 30 mi |
| RV sales & service | Big Country RV ↗ | 30.3 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 38.7 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
- 8.1 miOlallie Day Use ↗Day use
- 13 miFrissell South Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 13.8 miMckenzie River Trailhead - Upper ↗Trailhead
- 14.4 mi
Trails nearby
- 0.3 miHand Lake ↗6.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 0.5 miScott ↗5 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 0.8 miScott-Obsidian Tie0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 1 miObsidian ↗5.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.2 miHand Lake Cutoff0.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 1.2 miBenson ↗5.8 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.3 miBenson / Tenas Trailhead ↗Willamette National Forest
- 0.5 miScott Trailhead ↗Willamette National Forest
- 0.8 miObsidian Hiker Trailhead ↗Willamette National Forest
- 0.9 miObsidian Stock Trailhead ↗Willamette National Forest
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
This campground sits inside Three Sisters Wilderness, which overlaps Willamette National Forest.
- inThree Sisters Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 283,818 acres
- inWillamette National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,801,292 acres
- 0.9 miDeschutes National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,870,116 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Log Cabin Inn EnsembleBuilding · McKenzie Bridge · 13.7 mi
- Santiam Pass Ski LodgeBuilding · Sisters · 14.5 mi
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Scott Lake?
No. Scott Lake is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Scott Lake?
$5/vehicle/day or valid recreation pass
Source: Forest Service
Is Scott Lake open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Mid-July (weather dependent) to Late October (dependent on McKenzie Highway 242).
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Scott Lake have?
18 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Will my RV fit at Scott Lake?
The longest site here provides 12 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Scott Lake?
Yes, pets are allowed at Scott Lake. Leash rules apply.
Source: Forest Service
Can I have a campfire at Scott Lake?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 4 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. No trailer facilities.
Source: Fire nearby
What is the nearest town to Scott Lake?
Blue River, Oregon.
Source: Getting there
What if Scott Lake is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Alder Springs (2.6 mi, first-come), Lava Lake Campground (6 mi, first-come), and Olallie On Mckenzie Highway - Willamette (8.1 mi, partly first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby