U.S. Forest Service · Fremont-Winema National Forest · Bly, OR

Lofton Reservoir Campground

Lofton Reservoir Campground is one of the three main points of interest in the Fishhole Lake Recreation Area. Located 45 minutes east of Bly, Oregon, this highly developed campground features 24 campsites. 22 of the campsites are RV sites. The road is paved all the way to Lofton Reservoir, making it ideal if you are towing a trailer or boat. These spacious campsites accommodate trailers and feature grills, fire rings, picnic tables, and tent areas. There are 3 vault toilets and 3 pit toilets, five group sites, and one ADA designated site. This high elevation forest setting showcases a mixed conifer stand. The refreshing lakeside environment attracts migratory birds and deer.

Closed for the seasonReservable · Recreation.gov25 sitesFrom $6 per nightPets okFires okTents only

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Lofton Reservoir Campground
Photo courtesy of U.S. Forest Service · Recreation.gov
1fire
active
Coyote Rx (prescribed burn) · 44 mi away
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups24
Host/management1
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

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesCamping: $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.

3 vault toilets, 3 pit toilets, boat launch, new fishing pier, and hiking trails.

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.
Season05/15 to 10/15; 10/16-05/14 Open with reduced services
ForestFremont-Winema National Forest
Fees$6/Night for single unit, $2/Night for extra vehicle
RulesBoats: Electric motors only and 5 mph speed limit.

Fremont-Winema National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Lofton Reservoir Campground30°40°50°60°70°January: 1.14 inches of precipitationFebruary: 1.45 inches of precipitationMarch: 1.26 inches of precipitationApril: 1.61 inches of precipitationMay: 1.47 inches of precipitationJune: 1.07 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.94 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.28 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.55 inches of precipitationOctober: 1.20 inches of precipitationNovember: 1.72 inches of precipitationDecember: 2.41 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 31.8°F averageFebruary: 34.5°F averageMarch: 38.8°F averageApril: 43.3°F averageMay: 51.6°F averageJune: 58.6°F averageJuly: 67.5°F averageAugust: 65.4°F averageSeptember: 57.9°F averageOctober: 47.0°F averageNovember: 36.9°F averageDecember: 30.5°F average0 in0.5 in1 in1.5 in2 in2.5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Bly 4 SE, 13 miles from the campground at 4,560 feet, station USC00350856 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 15 inches a year. The shaded span is the published season, May 15 to October 15.

Getting there

Lofton Reservoir is located 45 minutes east of Bly, Oregon. From Bly, Oregon, follow Oregon Highway 140 east toward Lakeview, Oregon. Turn right onto Forest Road (FS) 3715, then left on FS Road 013 to campground.

Nearest townBly, Oregon
Coordinates42.2621° N, 120.8181° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Coyote Rx

    44 mi from the campground

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

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗31.6 mi
Outdoor gearSportsman's Warehouse ↗47.9 mi

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

Explore

Video

Lofton Lakes Oregon Fly-Fishing HD

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Lofton to Heart Lake
    1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.2 mi
    Lofton Loop
    2.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.5 mi
    West Spur
    0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.7 mi
    Lofton Big Swamp
    2.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.1 mi
    South Trail Side Loop ↗
    15.4 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
  • 1.3 mi
    South Trail Spur 108E ↗
    4.7 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

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Fremont-Winema 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.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

Lofton Reservoir and Fishhole Mountain dominate the landscape.

Recreation

Recreation activities include hunting, fishing, hiking, picnicking, mountain biking, and nature viewing.

Nearby

Heart Lake and Holbrook Reservoir are nearby and within the Fishhole Lake Recreation Area. Gearhart Wilderness Ares is also within site. If you are hungry and want a fine dining experience, Aspen Ridge Resort is just down the paved road into the campground.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Lofton Reservoir Campground?

Sites at Lofton Reservoir 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 Lofton Reservoir Campground?

Nothing. Lofton Reservoir Campground is listed as free. Camping: $6/Night for single unit, $2/Night for extra vehicle.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Lofton Reservoir 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 Lofton Reservoir Campground have?

25 sites, including 24 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Lofton Reservoir Campground?

Lofton Reservoir Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Lofton Reservoir Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lofton Reservoir Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Lofton Reservoir Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Boats: Electric motors only and 5 mph speed limit.

Source: Fire nearby

What is the nearest town to Lofton Reservoir Campground?

Bly, Oregon. Heart Lake and Holbrook Reservoir are nearby and within the Fishhole Lake Recreation Area.

Source: Getting there

What if Lofton Reservoir Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Cottonwood Campground (9.3 mi), Dog Lake Campground (13.5 mi), and Clear Spring Campground (15.4 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby