U.S. Forest Service · Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest · Prospect, OR

Fish Lake Campground

Fish Lake Campground is located 39 miles east of Medford, Oregon in the midst of an old growth forest and adjacent to Fish Lake. There are 17 campsites, that can accommodate trailers, rvs and tents and 3 sites that are tent camping only. Fish Lake Resort is within walking distance of all campsites and provides access to a convenience store, cafe and lodging. The lake has a 10 m.p.h. speed limit and there is a boat launch within the campground and at the resort. A Historic picnic shelter is available for use with no reservations required.

Partly reservable22 sites60 ft maxPets okFires ok

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

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Fish LakeBoat RampDay Use AreaTrail Head Sign
Photos courtesy of USFS, Rogue Rec · Recreation.gov
1fire
active
Rx Long Prairie (prescribed burn) · 41 mi away · 112 acres
Interagency incident data as of 2026-10-16
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups17
Walk-in3
Host/management2
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

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

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
01StandardBack-in605 / 2YesPrime
02StandardBack-in45Partial5 / 2YesPrime
03StandardBack-in45Partial5 / 2YesPrime
04StandardBack-in355 / 2YesPreferred
05StandardBack-in35Partial5 / 2YesPrime
06StandardBack-in355 / 2YesPrime
07StandardBack-in40Partial5 / 2YesPrime
08StandardBack-in35Full5 / 2YesPrime
09StandardBack-in30Partial5 / 2YesPrime
10StandardBack-in30Partial5 / 2YesPrime

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.

Campground map of Fish Lake Campground
Campground map published by U.S. Forest Service on Recreation.gov, credited to USFS. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

Max vehicle length60 ft
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes
AccessibilitySite 12 is listed accessible

Drinking water and flush toilets with wash basins are provided, as well as a fish cleaning station, picnic tables and grills.

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

Season & status

SeasonSpring to October
ForestRogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
FeesWalk-in sites: $12.50 /campsite/night. Standard Nonelectric sites: $25 /campsite/night. Extra Vehicle: $5 /night
RulesQuiet hours between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. Fireworks are prohibited. Dogs must be on leash. OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Fish Lake Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 4.67 inches of precipitation, 25.4 inches of snowFebruary: 3.76 inches of precipitation, 23.5 inches of snowMarch: 3.67 inches of precipitation, 16.0 inches of snowApril: 2.66 inches of precipitation, 9.2 inches of snowMay: 2.04 inches of precipitation, 1.2 inches of snowJune: 1.03 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJuly: 0.49 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.39 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.68 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowOctober: 2.00 inches of precipitation, 1.0 inches of snowNovember: 3.97 inches of precipitation, 14.8 inches of snowDecember: 5.92 inches of precipitation, 26.3 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 29.5°F averageFebruary: 31.6°F averageMarch: 35.2°F averageApril: 40.0°F averageMay: 47.9°F averageJune: 54.3°F averageJuly: 62.9°F averageAugust: 62.3°F averageSeptember: 56.1°F averageOctober: 45.5°F averageNovember: 35.0°F averageDecember: 28.8°F average0 in10 in20 in30 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Howard Prairie Dam, 12 miles from the campground at 4,567 feet, station USC00354060 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 31 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 118 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Medford, OR, take OR-140 (Lake of the Woods Hwy) about 20 miles to Fish Lake Campground. From Klamath Falls, take OR-140 (Falls Hwy) about 4 miles past Lake of the Woods to the Campground. Fish Lake Campground is adjacent to, but not part of Fish Lake Resort.

Nearest townProspect, Oregon
Coordinates42.3942° N, 122.3172° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx Long Prairie

    41 mi from the campground · 112 acres

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

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗22.4 mi
Outdoor gearMountain Provisions ↗24.4 mi
RV sales & serviceBlue Compass RV ↗27.3 mi

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Fish Lake Campground - Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest, OR

Worth a stop

Campgrounds nearby include adjacent Doe Point Campground and North Fork Campground. Lake of the Woods Resort is 8 miles east of Fish Lake Campground and provides opportunity for dining, swimming, hiking and boating. Crater Lake National Park is 53 miles north of this campground.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Fish Lake Snomo ↗
    8.3 mi trail · motorcycle, ATV, 4WD, e-bike and 3 more
  • 0.1 mi
    Lunds Link Nordic
    0.3 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 0.1 mi
    High Lakes Bike
    1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.1 mi
    High Lakes Nordic Trail
    0.5 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 0.3 mi
    Fish Lake Tie Nordic
    1.7 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 0.4 mi
    Resort Snomo
    4.2 mi trail · motorcycle, ATV, 4WD, e-bike and 3 more

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 →

Mountain Lakes Wilderness begins about 7.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

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

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

Fish Lake is a reservoir with 483 acres surface area and is located at 4,639 feet elevation. The lake is supplied by over 45 underground volcanic streams. The southern shore provides really good views of Mount McLoughlin and is bordered by a 2,000 year old lava flow from Brown Mountain. The northern shore accommodates 2 campgrounds and a resort.

Recreation

Fish Lake Campground offers biking, fishing, swimming, paddle / motor boating and hiking opportunities. There is easy access to Fish Lake Trail, High Lakes Trail, Brown Mountain Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail. Sky Lakes Wilderness and Mount McLoughlin Trail system are less than an hour drive away.

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Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Fish Lake Campground?

For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Fish Lake Campground?

Walk-in sites: $12.50 /campsite/night. Standard Nonelectric sites: $25 /campsite/night. Extra Vehicle: $5 /night

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Fish Lake Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Fish Lake Campground have?

22 sites, including 17 standard sites without power and 3 walk-in sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Fish Lake Campground?

The longest site here provides 60 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 Fish Lake Campground?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Fish Lake 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. Quiet hours between 10 p.m.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Fish Lake Campground?

Site 12 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Fish Lake Campground?

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

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Fish Lake Campground?

Fish Lake Campground offers biking, fishing, swimming, paddle / motor boating and hiking opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Fish Lake Campground?

Prospect, Oregon. Campgrounds nearby include adjacent Doe Point Campground and North Fork Campground.

Source: Getting there

What if Fish Lake Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Doe Point Campground (0.4 mi, partly first-come), North Fork Campground (2.5 mi), and Willow Prairie Horsecamp (3.8 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby