Lofton Reservoir Campground

Area Status: Closed

Lofton Reservoir Campground is one of the three main points of interest in the Lofton Recreation Area. Located 45 minutes east of Bly, Oregon, this highly developed campground features 26 campsites.  24 of the campsites are RV sites. The road is paved all the way to Lofton Area Reservoir, ideal if you’re towing a trailer or boat.

A camp host is on site throughout the summer months and provides visitor information. These spacious campsites accommodate trailers and feature grills, fire rings, picnic tables, and tent pads. There are four vault 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. Although the water level varies in the reservoir, it is stocked annually. There is a boat ramp and dock that is ADA accessible.

Besides fishing and relaxing, you can hike 1.5 miles to Heart Lake on a defined trail. This hike is uphill on the way back to Lofton, making it a moderate 3 mile round-trip trek. Some campers bring their pole, food, and make it a day outing of fishing, picnicking, and hiking.

There is no potable water. Visitors need to pack an adequate supply of water.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: (Bly Ranger District)
Area Amenities:
  • Camping trailer
  • Picnic tables
  • Tent camping
  • Parking
  • Toilets
  • Boat ramp
Fees: $6/Night for single unit, $2/Night for extra vehicle
Open Season: 05/15 - 10/15; 10/16-05/14 Open with reduced services
Usage: Light-Medium
Restrictions: Boats: Electric motors only and 5 mph speed limit.
Closest Towns: Bly, OR; Lakeview, OR
Water: No
Restroom: Vault Toilet (5)
Operated By: Forest Service
Information Center: Bly Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

Lofton Reservoir Campground is located one hour 35 minutes east of Bly.

From Bly, OR follow Oregon Highway 140 east toward Lakeview, Oregon. Turn right onto Forest Road (FS) 3715 then right on FS Road 013 to campground.

Lofton Reservoir Campground vicinity map.


Recreation Map

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Activities

Campground Camping

No. of Sites 26 single sites 24 of 26 sites are RV Sites
No. of Accessible sites 1 of 26

Lake and Pond Fishing

Viewing Wildlife

Picnicking

Boating - Motorized

Boating - Non-Motorized

Swimming

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Highlights

Location

 
  Latitude : 
42.262100

  Longitude : 
-120.818142

  Elevation : 
6100 feet