U.S. Forest Service · Malheur National Forest · Hines, OR

Delintment Lake Campground

Delintment Lake Campground provides a wide variety of recreation facilities and activities for the whole family. The campground has 29 campsites, a group camping area, a natural non-motorized boat launch, beach area, fishing pier, and 12 picnic sites. Hike the trail along the banks or fish from the dam or pier. The two loop campground offers camping sites near the shore as well as higher on the bank. The road access is paved up to the campground from Burns, Oregon. Please pack out what you pack in, no trash service is provided.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov29 sitesFrom $10 per nightPets okFires ok

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Delintment Lake CampgroundFee Station and information kioskDelintment Lake CampgroundCampsite with fire ring, picnic table, and pedestal gril
Photos courtesy of USDA Forest Serivce, USDA Forest Service · Recreation.gov
3fires
active
Second Flat · 22 mi away · 105,854 acres
2 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups29
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

1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteShadeWater / sewerFiresRating
02PartialNo / NoYesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Fees$10/night single site. $5/vehicle per day
  • non-motorized boat launch
  • fishing dock
  • day use picnic area

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

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
ForestMalheur National Forest
Fees$10/Night for single unit, $5/Night for extra vehicle
RulesThis campground can only accomodate camp trailers 20 ft length and under.

Malheur National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Delintment Lake Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 31.1°F averageFebruary: 34.4°F averageMarch: 39.4°F averageApril: 44.2°F averageMay: 52.1°F averageJune: 58.2°F averageJuly: 66.6°F averageAugust: 64.3°F averageSeptember: 57.0°F averageOctober: 46.5°F averageNovember: 36.2°F averageDecember: 28.6°F averageTemp °F
The line is the average temperature at Paulina, 25 miles from the campground at 3,684 feet, station USC00356500 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020.

Getting there

From Burns, OR. travel west on US Highway 20 to the junction with the Burns-Izee Road 127. Continue on the Burns-Izee Road approximately 11 miles to the junction with Forest Road 41. Follow Forest Road 41 approximately 31 miles to the campground.

Nearest townHines, Oregon
Coordinates43.8894° N, 119.6296° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Wildfire
    Second Flat

    22 mi from the campground · 105,854 acres · 99% contained

  • Prescribed
    Damon 2A Rx

    38 mi from the campground · 85 acres

  • Prescribed
    Jane 102 Rx

    44 mi from the campground · 3,000 acres

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

Explore

Video

Video of Malheur/Delintment Lake Campground, OR from Amanda B.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.2 mi
    Delintment Lake Loop
    1.7 mi trail
  • 0.2 mi
    Delintment Creek
    2.4 mi trail

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

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Nearby

  • Buck Springs Campground
  • Tip Top Campground
  • Yellowjacket Campground
  • Chickahominy Reservoir
  • Radar Hill OHV Area
  • Allison Guard Station

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Delintment Lake Campground?

Sites at Delintment Lake 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 Delintment Lake Campground?

$10/night single site. $5/vehicle per day

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Delintment Lake Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Delintment Lake Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Delintment Lake Campground have?

29 sites, including 29 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Delintment Lake Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Delintment Lake Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Delintment Lake Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. This campground can only accomodate camp trailers 20 ft length and under.

Source: Fire nearby

What is the nearest town to Delintment Lake Campground?

Hines, Oregon. Buck Springs Campground

Source: Getting there

What if Delintment Lake Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Tip Top Campground (0.8 mi), Buck Spring Campground (8 mi), and Emigrant Campground (10.6 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby