Lake Camping Near Sumpter, Oregon, US: 12 Best Lake Campsites 2025

Looking to go camping near Sumpter, Oregon and want to be near a lake? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 23 options available, you're sure to find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Whether you're looking for waterfront RV camping at Brownlee with 29 reviews, the scenic views at Towering Tamaracks with 7 reviews, or a glamping experience at the Evans Farm with 7 reviews, Hipcamp has got you covered. Plus, with popular amenities like trash disposal, showers, and cooking equipment, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. And with popular activities like fall fun, wind sports, and paddling, you'll have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. Prices start as low as $27 per night, with an average price of $75 per night. So don't wait, book your camping adventure with Hipcamp today!

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Looking to go camping near Sumpter, Oregon and want to be near a lake? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 23 options available, you're sure to find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Whether you're looking for waterfront RV camping at Brownlee with 29 reviews, the scenic views at Towering Tamaracks with 7 reviews, or a glamping experience at the Evans Farm with 7 reviews, Hipcamp has got you covered. Plus, with popular amenities like trash disposal, showers, and cooking equipment, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. And with popular activities like fall fun, wind sports, and paddling, you'll have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. Prices start as low as $27 per night, with an average price of $75 per night. So don't wait, book your camping adventure with Hipcamp today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Towering Tamaracks

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15mi from Sumpter · 4 sites · Tents · Baker City, OR

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. 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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3. 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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4. Unity Lake State Recreation Site

3 sites · Unity, Oregon

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

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5. 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 Sumpter

McCully Forks Campground

2.9mi from Sumpter · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Southwest Shore Campground

7.4mi from Sumpter · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Millers Lane Campground

8mi from Sumpter · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Union Creek Campground

9.2mi from Sumpter · 42 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

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Anthony Lake Tent Campground

15mi from Sumpter · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

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Anthony Lake Campground

15mi from Sumpter · 47 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Mud Lake Campground

15mi from Sumpter · 1 site · Tent, RV · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

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Oregon Campground

15mi from Sumpter · 8 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

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North Fork John Day Campground

16mi from Sumpter · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Umatilla National Forest

Yellow Pine Campground

16mi from Sumpter · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Wetmore Campground

16mi from Sumpter · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest

Grande Ronde Lake Campground

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

Stories from the community

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!