Lake Camping Near North Powder, Oregon, US: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2026

Looking for lakeside camping in North Powder? You’ll find over 700 options right on the water, with sites starting at $27 a night and averaging the same. Top picks include Glamp at the Evans Farm (29 reviews), Towering Tamaracks (16 reviews), and Fluit Farms (5 reviews). Most sites offer toilets, showers, and allow pets, so you won’t have to rough it. Expect easy access to swimming, plenty of wildlife, and winter snow sports when the season hits. North Powder's lakes attract serious birdwatchers and paddlers—just bring your binoculars and a kayak if you have one. Spots go fast, especially once the weather warms up.

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Top-rated campgrounds near North Powder

Looking for lakeside camping in North Powder? You’ll find over 700 options right on the water, with sites starting at $27 a night and averaging the same. Top picks include Glamp at the Evans Farm (29 reviews), Towering Tamaracks (16 reviews), and Fluit Farms (5 reviews). Most sites offer toilets, showers, and allow pets, so you won’t have to rough it. Expect easy access to swimming, plenty of wildlife, and winter snow sports when the season hits. North Powder's lakes attract serious birdwatchers and paddlers—just bring your binoculars and a kayak if you have one. Spots go fast, especially once the weather warms up.

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Top-rated campgrounds near North Powder

1. Towering Tamaracks

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29mi from North Powder · 4 sites · Tents

Heavily forested mountain property way off the grid in the Elkhorn Mts and borders National Forest. Enjoy hiking, biking, climbing, hammocking, watching wild animals, star gazing, etc. Sorry, no sounds of the city. Host will send you driving directions that need to be printed. There is a short hike (4 to 5 minutes) to each camp site from the Common Parking area, so I suggest packing as lightly as possible. Feel free to use the supplied cart to carry your gear. Campers have also enjoyed kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, hiking, and the mountain biking trails at Phillips Lake, which is a little over eight miles from TT. For trails, visit Trailforks.com and search Phillips Lake. Trails range from Easy to Black Diamond. This area used to have train tracks nearby, thus the road name Old Trestle Lane. Legend has it that "there's gold in them there hills". Visit nearby gold mining town, Sumpter (about 45 minute drive), while you're here. There is an authentic gold dredge you can walk through or you can schedule a steam powered train ride. http://www.sumptervalleyrailroad.org/index.html If you don't mind the hour drive, explore the history of Baker City and check out the Oregon Trail Museum just outside of town.

2. Glamp at the Evans Farm

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41mi from North Powder · 3 sites · Tents, Lodging

The Evans Farm is a Century Farm which has been in our family for three generations (with the fourth generation children enjoying it now).  It was a self sufficient family farm for many years with Jersey Dairy cattle, Suffolk Sheep, pigs, quality horses, both Draft and Riding, and a flock of chickens.  A large garden supplied family vegetables.  A love for the land and the area were all part of the Farm. Located two miles from Joseph, three miles from Wallowa Lake, and close to hiking, fishing, camping, and outdoor adventures, the Farm is secluded but offers easy access to the surrounding area. 

3. Fluit Farms

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44mi from North Powder · 10 sites · RVs

We have a 3 acre corner parcel of our 100+acre farm that we are offering for campers! We use natural and organic practices on our farm. You will be located in the country about 5 miles from Joseph, next to a trickling stream in the valley surrounded by farms and ranches. Pets are welcome, including horses. Check out our new Farm Stand within sight of your camp! Featuring seasonal goodies. Activities on our road; McCully trailhead for finding Morels, hiking, or horseback riding and Kinney Lake fishing. Nearby attractions would be lots of hunting, Wallowa Lake, go carts and Tramway, paddle boarding, boating, rodeos events, rail rider cars, concerts, parades, car shows and more!

4. Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

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637 sites · Wallowa Lake, Oregon

Trek up massive peaks or descend into cavernous canyons on Oregon’s largest national forest.

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5. Umatilla National Forest

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394 sites · Summerville, Oregon

Rivers, canyons, striking peaks and abundant wildlife welcome you to an expansive Northwest forest.

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6. Wallowa Lake State Park

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24 sites · Wallowa Lake, Oregon

Take the family camping on the shores of a glacial lake.

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7. Unity Lake State Recreation Site

3 sites · Unity, Oregon

Sparkling blue waters and verdant greenery combine for a colorful getaway.

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8. Minam State Recreation Area

20 sites · Wallowa, Oregon

Wildlife, water and blessed solitude abound at the 600-acre Oregon state park on the Wallowa River.

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9. Malheur National Forest

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275 sites · Canyon City, Oregon

Hike the Blue Mountains, explore the wilderness, and see a Humongous Fungus.

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Public campgrounds near North Powder

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Anthony Lake Campground

16mi from North Powder · 47 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

North Fork Catherine Creek Campground

16mi from North Powder · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Mud Lake Campground

16mi from North Powder · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

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Anthony Lake Tent Campground

16mi from North Powder · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Grande Ronde Lake Campground

16mi from North Powder · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Buck Creek Forest Camp and Trailhead

19mi from North Powder · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Moss Springs Campground

21mi from North Powder · 8 sites · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Traverse La......ke. Sorry, it took my breath away for a second.

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West Eagle Meadow Campground

22mi from North Powder · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Tamarack Campground

23mi from North Powder · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Two Color Campground

23mi from North Powder · 11 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Union Creek Campground

24mi from North Powder · 42 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

McCully Forks Campground

24mi from North Powder · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Howl propane fire pit backdropped by the silhouette of the Wallowas.

Teri

September 2025

20 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Fluit Farms

This site is great for boon-docking on solar power, while enjoying great views of the Wallowa Mountains and surrounding farm/ranch land in relative privacy. Graveled Tucker Down Road runs on the west side of the sites, separated by a small creek, deciduous trees, and wild shrubs & flowers. The road gets a fair amount of ranch and farm traffic, but the trees do knock down most of the dust. While the site is flat, be ready for ann uneven surface with lots of tall grass, clover, & thistles. We were happy to be able to light our Howl propane fire pit for an evening under the stars. The site location is convenient with a short 5 minute drive to Joseph and just a 15 minute drive to Wallowa Lake & the Tramway. I can understand comments about the $75 per night being steep since there are no hookups but for us it was worth it.

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Shelly

September 2025

2 nights at Glamp at the Evans Farm

What a wonderful place Grady Sr. and Kathleen have created on their beautiful farm. The Glamping tent was perfect for exploring the Joseph area. The nights were quiet and the bed was the most comfortable we've ever slept in. The outdoor shower was the perfect way to relax after a day on the trails. Very private and sitting on the front deck watching the sunsets over the mountains will be memorable. We will surely be back when in Joseph. Thanx Grady Sr and Kathleen. So great meeting you both. Shelly and Shelley

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Steve

August 2025

With pets

3 nights at Glamp at the Evans Farm

The tent was very clean and full of amenities / nice surprises. The view is beautiful

Erin

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Towering Tamaracks

This was a great spot! My husband and I stayed here as a pit stop on our way to Washington and we're so happy we did! The weather was perfect for us and nobody else was camping around, so it was so nice and quiet and peaceful. The directions that Matt recommended we print out made it easy to find, as well. From the communal space, the hike to TT4 only took us 2 mins, but we're avid hikers from Colorado so it was easy peasy. The drive up was also not bad; less than a handful of spots with some dips/bumps/gravel patches that should be easy to navigate even if you don't have high clearance (but if you've ever driven trails in the Rocky Mountains, then this should be a breeze for ya lol). There were even gallons of water and a shovel waiting for us at the campsite, though there were fire restrictions while we were there. All around great spot to spend some time at while passing through!

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Zoey

July 2025

Tent

Group trip

3 nights at Towering Tamaracks

So so beautiful- definitely worth the drive. Check your email for instructions, Matt is pretty on top of the communications. Highly recommend printing out the map/instructions, makes for a quicker, safer journey. Overall, great experience!

Jaime

May 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Glamp at the Evans Farm

We loved our stay in the glamping tent at Evan’s Farm! Kathy and Grady were so welcoming and helped us find our way even in the dark! We woke up to the most stunning view of the farm with the mountains behind and ponies there to greet us! We got an insider tip from Grady on an amazing hike, went paddle boarding at Wallowa Lake and ended the night with a fire and s’mores at the farm! Kathy and Grady have thought of and provided everything to make it the easiest glamping trip and the bed lived up to the hype! We were so cozy and comfortable. Thank you for hosting us and we can’t wait to come back and stay longer!