Southwest Shore Campground

Camp trailer parked under pine trees with a mountain lake in background

Southwest Shore Campground is one of 3 campgrounds located around Phillips Lake. This campground usually opens up first in the Spring and has a warm open pine tree setting. Due to fluctuating water levels, the lake may be a short hike down from the campground. Popular activities include; fishing, hiking Phillips Lake South Shoreline Trail #1610, boating, and watching wildlife.

At a Glance

Reservations:	This site is not reservable.
Area Amenities:	Camping trailer: 16 tent/trailer campsites Picnic tables: At each campsite Tent camping: 16 tent/trailer campsites Toilets: Vault accessible toilets Boat ramp: Small dirt boat ramp near campground
Fees:	Single family campsite = $12 Extra vehicle at campsite = $6 Day-use vehicles = $6 Overflow = $10 Discounts are subject to the terms of the passes, and policies of the Concession operator. For visitors with an Interagency Senior Passes, Interagency Access Passes, Golden Age Passport or Golden Access Passport the discount is 50%
Open Season:	May - September
Usage:	Heavy
Restrictions:	General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. The Recreation Site Concessionaire also has rules of use posted for the site.
Closest Towns:	Baker City, Oregon (24 miles)
Water:	No
Restroom:	Vault Toilet
Passes:	Camping: 50% discount on single site camping fee with Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Gold Age or Golden Access pass. Day use: No passes honored.
Operated By:	Concessionaire
Information Center:	Whitman Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

From Baker City, Oregon travel south on Highway 7 towards John Day, Oregon for 22 miles; Once past the upper end of the Phillips Lake turn left on Hudspeth Lane and go 1.2 miles to Forest Road 2220; Turn left on Forest Road 2220 and go 0.5 miles to campground entrance on left side of road.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Mountain Biking

Mid-trail access point for the Phillips Lake South Shoreline Trail #1610

Campground Camping

RV Camping

Lake and Pond Fishing

Day Hiking

Western trail access point for the Phillips Lake South Shoreline Trail #1610

Picnicking

Boating - Non-Motorized

XC Skiing/Snowshoeing

Mid-trail access point for the Phillips Lake South Shoreline Ski Trail #XC-1610.

Advisory: Forest Road 2220 is not plowed yet is still driveable most of the winter for high clearance vehicles with four-wheel drive or traction tires.