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Recreation Region: Paisley Ranger District

Deadhorse Lake Campground

Deadhorse Lake is located one hour 20 minutes south of Paisley, Oregon situated on Deadhorse Lake, a high-mountain lake with grassy and pebble beaches. The lake, elevation 7372 feet, spans 31 acres and is stocked with rainbow trout.

There are nine tent and trailer sites, all with picnic tables and fire grills. It also features seven group campsites; some larger sites are located further from the lakeshore. There is also a hand pump for potable water.

Deadhorse Lake, great for fishing, swimming, and boating (non-motorized or electric motors only), features a boat launch and separate day use area. 

General Information

 All camping is first-come, first-served, and weekends and holidays are generally full. Nearby access to the Lakes Trail System.

05/15 - 10/15

Electric boat motors only, 5 mph speed limit.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $6 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $2 per vehicle per night

Paisley RD

Address: 303 Highway 31 Paisley, OR 97636
Phone: (541) 943-3114
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: fremont_winema_receptionist@fs.fed.us

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 42.561087

Longitude: -120.774277

Directions

Deadhorse Lake is located one hour 20 minutes southwest of Paisley, OR. 

From Paisley, OR follwo Highway 31 north toward Silver Lake, OR and turn left on County Highway 2-08, Mill Street, and continue left on Forest Service (FS) Road 33. At its junction with FS Road 28, turn right. Follow FS Road 28 then take a left on FS Road 033. Continue to campground.   

 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Nearby Trails

Last updated August 6th, 2025