Fish Lake Campground

Area Status: Open

This picturesque campground is in the midst of old-growth forest, adjacent to Fish Lake, offering some of the best fishing in the area. A boat launch for Fish Lake (speed limit 10 mph) is located within the campground, and many amenities are offered at nearby Fish Lake Resort (open weekends in the off-season, and full-time after Memorial Day). Numerous hiking trails are within easy access, including the Fish Lake, High Lakes, Brown Mountain, and the famous Pacific Crest trail, as well as the Sky Lakes Wilderness and Mt. McLoughlin trail systems.

Additional campgrounds nearby include; Fish Lake Resort and the adjacent Doe Point and North Fork Campgrounds. Willow Prairie Horse Camp, Whiskey Springs and Fourbit Ford Campgrounds are several miles away, off County Road 821.

Facilities

17 campsites with picnic tables, and fire rings
3 walk-in tent sites with picnic tables, and fire rings
Campground host
Drinking water
3 flush toilets with wash basins
Garbage disposal
Gray water sumps
Firewood for sale

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	There are both first come, first served sites and reservable sites at this campground. Reservations must be made at recreation.gov
Reservations:	There are both first come, first served sites and reservable sites at this campground. Reservations must be made at recreation.gov
Fees:	Walk-in sites: $12.50/night Standard Nonelectric sites: $25.00/night Extra Vehicle: $7.00/night
Open Season:	Spring - October
Usage:	Light
Restrictions:	Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Campfires in developed fire pits only Fireworks are prohibited Dogs must be on leash OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground
Closest Towns:	22 miles from Butte Falls, OR 30 miles from Ashland, OR 30 miles from Eagle Point, OR 30 miles from White City, OR 39 miles from Medford, OR
Water:	Yes
Restroom:	Flush toilets
Information Center:	High Cascades Ranger District.

General Information

Directions:

From Medford, OR, take Highway 62 towards White City, OR, about 8 miles and turn east (right) on to Highway 140. Travel east towards Klamath Falls, OR, on Highway 140 for 30.4 miles to the Fish Lake access road to the south (right). Travel 0.5 mile to the campground entrance to the west (right).

Parking:

17 campsites have graveled parking areas and range from 30 to 45 feet in length.
There are two walk-in campsites with paved parking at the day use site.
All campground roads are paved.
There are no pull-through sites available.

Accessibility:

1 accessible campsite
1 accessible flush toilet

General Notes:

Historic Picnic Shelter

Fish Lake Historic Shelter

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

Road Cycling

There are many back-country forest roads and county highways connecting campgrounds and communities together making enjoyable day, or overnight rides possible.

Campground Camping

Fish lake Campground nearby
North Fork Campground nearby

RV Camping

See: www.fishlakeresort.net

Lake and Pond Fishing

Fish Lake nearby offeres good trout fishing during the spring and summer months

Fishing License

Oregon state fishing license required. See Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for more information.

Ice Fishing

Fish Lake nearby with access via Fish Lake Sno-Park

Fishing License

Oregon state fishing license required. See Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for more information.

Big Game Hunting

Deer, Elk, and Black Bear exist in close proximity of campground
Recreation sites are adjacent to a variety of hunting opportunities. Hunting/discharging a firearm is NOT allowed in or near recreation sites.
Reference: 36CFR 261.10(d)
See Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for hunting regulations.