Dead Horse Lake Developed Campground

In
Fremont-Winema National Forest
16 sites · RV, Tent
Mountains, water, a pebble beach--it’s no mystery why Dead Horse Campground is full most holidays and weekends. Win the race to one of the 16 first-come, first-served sites, and you’ll be rewarded with a campground made for outdoor adventure, including fishing, hiking, swimming and boating (electric motor only, 5 mph speed limit). As summer rolls around, grab some early birds and BYOB&B—beer and boat!—for a perfect weekend away. Get the season and site details here.
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
No potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups
First come, first served
RV, Tent
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39mi from Dead Horse Lake Developed Campground · 1 site · Tent, RV · Beatty, OR
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What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
No showers
Toilets
No potable water
Picnic tables
No sewage hookups
No electric hookups

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