Dog Lake Campground
Dog Lake Campground is located approximately 55 minutes west of Lakeview, Oregon. The campground is a serene destination for those seeking to fish and relax in a lakeside setting. It offers 17 campsites and 4 vault toilets. Each campsite has a picnic table and campfire ring. Dog Lake Boating and Picnic Sites are across from the campground. Non-motorized boats and boats with electric motors are allowed at Dog Lake. There is a large parking area with adequate trailer turnaround, and one vault toilet. In addition to the boat ramp, you'll find a fishing dock. Dog lake attracts a multitude of birds including pelicans, geese, ducks, and other waterfowl.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 17 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Camping: $6/Night for single unit, $2/Night for extra vehicle. Payments can be made with cash or check (make checks out to USDA Forest Service) and deposited in the fee tube using provided envelopes, or scan the QR code to pay by phone. Day Use: No Fee. |
4 vault toilets at different campground areas, boat dock area with vault toilet, and 2 pavilion-style shelters for camp trailers and RV's.
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 | 05/15 to 10/15; 10/16-05/14 Open with reduced services |
| Forest | Fremont-Winema National Forest |
| Booking | First come, first serve. |
| Fees | Camping: $6/Night for single unit, $2/Night for extra vehicle. Day use: No fee |
| Rules | Speed limit on Dog Lake is 5 mph. Electric motors and non-motorized boats only on Dog Lake. Day use only at boat launch and picnic site. |
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Getting there
From Lakeview, Oregon, take Oregon Highway 140 west toward Bly, Oregon. Continue on HWY 140, then a left onto Andy Hill Road. Continue south on Andy Hill Road, then turn right on Dog Lake Road. Follow Dog Lake Road to the campground.
| Nearest town | Lakeview, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 42.0845° N, 120.7077° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 20.9 mi |
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Dog Lake Campground, Wenatchee National Forest, Washington
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miMain Trail South ↗27.1 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
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
Modoc National Forest begins about 5.3 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 5.3 miModoc National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,023,026 acres
- 8.3 miFremont-Winema National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,815,968 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
On the National Register nearby
- Governor Earl W. Snell Aircraft Crash SiteSite · Lakeview · 3.8 mi
Natural features
Dog Lake and surrounding Fremont-Winema National Forest, featuring old burn scars from the Barry Point Fire which burned through the area in 2012.
Recreation
Recreational activities include hunting, fishing, hiking, picnicking, mountain biking, and nature viewing.
Nearby
Dog Mountain Lookout, Drews Reservoir, and Drews Creek and Campground are all nearby.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Dog Lake Campground?
Sites at Dog Lake Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. First come, first serve. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Dog Lake Campground?
Nothing. Dog Lake Campground is listed as free. Camping: $6/Night for single unit, $2/Night for extra vehicle.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Dog Lake Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026. Season 05/15 to 10/15; 10/16-05/14 Open with reduced services.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Dog Lake Campground have?
18 sites, including 17 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Dog Lake Campground?
Dog Lake Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Dog Lake Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Dog Lake Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Dog Lake Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. Speed limit on Dog Lake is 5 mph.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Dog Lake Campground?
Lakeview, Oregon. Dog Mountain Lookout, Drews Reservoir, and Drews Creek and Campground are all nearby.
Source: Getting there
What if Dog Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Drews Creek Campground (7 mi, first-come), Lofton Reservoir Campground (13.5 mi), and Cottonwood Campground (14.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby