The best camping near Summer Lake

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Horseglades Trailhead

5 sites · RVs, Tents In Fremont-Winema National Forest

Campbell Lake Developed Campground

18 sites · RVs, Tents In Fremont-Winema National Forest

Chewaucan Crossing Trailhead

5 sites · RVs, Tents In Fremont-Winema National Forest

Clear Springs Forest Camp

2 sites · RVs, Tents In Fremont-Winema National Forest

Dead Horse Lake Developed Campground

16 sites · RVs, Tents In Fremont-Winema National Forest

Deadhorse Creek Forest Camp

4 sites · RVs, Tents In Fremont-Winema National Forest

Happy Camp Campground

9 sites · RVs, Tents In Fremont-Winema National Forest

Jones Crossing Forest Camp

8 sites · RVs, Tents In Fremont-Winema National Forest

Lee Thomas Developed Campground

8 sites · RVs, Tents In Fremont-Winema National Forest

Marster Spring Developed Campground

10 sites · RVs, Tents In Fremont-Winema National Forest

Pike's Crossing Forest Camp

6 sites · RVs, Tents In Fremont-Winema National Forest

Sandhill Crossing Developed Campground

5 sites · RVs, Tents In Fremont-Winema National Forest

Upper Jones Forest Camp

2 sites · RVs, Tents In Fremont-Winema National Forest

Bunyard Crossing Forest Camp

3 sites · RVs, Tents In Fremont-Winema National Forest

East Bay Developed Campground

18 sites · RVs, Tents In Fremont-Winema National Forest

Farm Well Horse Camp Trailhead

1 site · RV, Tent In Fremont-Winema National Forest

Silver Creek Marsh Developed Campground

17 sites · RVs, Tents In Fremont-Winema National Forest

Thompson Reservoir Campground

20 sites · RVs, Tents In Fremont-Winema National Forest

Dairy Point Developed Campground

5 sites · RVs, Tents In Fremont-Winema National Forest

Antler Trailhead

5 sites · RVs, Tents In Fremont-Winema National Forest

Top-rated campgrounds near Summer Lake

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Phewpine Ranch

4 sites · RVs, Tents37 acres · Lakeview, OR

Coordinates from Google Maps (there is no address): 42.21964395533185, -120.22760182394319 Basecamp for woods adventures in the Fremont-Winema National Forest, located on the Oregon Timber Trail and Fremont National Recreation Trail. Mountain biking, primitive backcountry bikepacking, hiking, fishing. Bare land suitable for tent camping or smaller RVs with high clearance - look for mud first if it's early season! Learn more about this land: 30+ acres of bare land nestled in the Warner Mtns between Lakeview and Plush, Oregon. Flat land with no amenities, restrooms at sno-park half mile across HWY 140. Perfect self-contained basecamp for backcountry woods adventures, Oregon Timber Trail cuts right through the property about 27 miles from the southern start. Trailheads in all directions, primitive backcountry mtn bike trails and hiking, gravel and road cycling, bikepacking, geocaching, and excellent fishing in the small creeks and ponds all within a few miles.

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Junipers Reservoir Campground

5 sites · Tents5000 acres · Lakeview, OR

Junipers Reservoir RV Resort was created approximately 30 years ago. The RV resort sits at the end of a one mile gravel driveway, on the edge of a juniper forest overlooking the 200 acre Junipers Reservoir and its surrounding meadows. A large lawn and cedar buildings sit at the center of the oval shaped RV park, with the generously sized camping sites angled along the outside edge to provide the best views. The resort boasts free fishing in the reservoir for trout, hiking and biking trails, rock-hounding, bird watching, wildlife viewing, horseshoes, and volleyball. The view from the open air pavilion is spectacular!Learn more about this land:Located in the heart of a 5,000 acre cattle ranch. We have hot showers, laundry machines, restrooms, BBQ's, Covered Pavilion, park benches, and lots of lawns. Plenty of room for tent campers. We have an enclosed dog off-leash run area. Plenty of trees for shade, fresh air and blue skies. At night we are far enough from town that the dark night lights up with stars. We have a 200 acre lake for fishing (trout) and miles of trails to hike or bike on the ranch. The rate shown here is for Tent Camping

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"Silver Rock Sky View Ranch"

4 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Silver Lake, OR

Learn more about this land:OUT OF THE LIGHT BELT Come spot something in the Sky? Situated at 4500 atop The Great Basin in the High Desert Outback. Close to local sights such as Christmas Valley Sand Dunes, The Lost Forrest, Craack in the Ground, Fort Rock and More. This Dry Camp spot adjacent with a great view of Table Rock. Local groceries and fuel about 10 miles from the camp site. Bring all your pets and come see the a Milky Way Galaxy and get out of the light belt. Stay a night or a few. See you here at "Silver Rock Ranch"

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Back of Beyond

2 sites · Lodging20 acres · Lakeview, OR

Welcome to Back of Beyond. We are the only year-round residents living off of Camas Prairie in the North Warner Mountains, perched at 5,700' elevation. We have owned this beautiful piece of ground since 1996. It has ponderosa and aspen forests with a few white firs, junipers, and willows along the seasonal creek. Wild flowers are all over these mountains from Spring through September. The Squirrelville cabin was built in the early 1920s by a Lake County judge. The Whitetail cabin was built just after WW2 and is fully plumbed w/ hot water and a redwood deck, perfect for gazing at the stars. We are a member of Dark Skies Oregon, there is no light pollution, and on a clear night you can see the Milky Way. Privacy and solitude are on tap here: We are up against the Fremont National Forest, a massive 2.4 million acre forest offering multiple hiking and walking trails & winter sports. Speaking of winter sports, Warner Canyon Ski Area and Camas Sno Park are only a 5 minute drive away. The road running along our property is part of the 50+ miles of trail through the North Warner Mountain range, and into California. Love biking? It is also part of the new Timber Mountain Bike trail, as well as the Oregon Natural Desert Association alternative route to Lakeview. If you're looking to take home some of Oregon’s finest sunstones, South Central and Southeastern Oregon are the only areas in the world where the gem-graded sunstones with copper inclusions are found. Better yet, the Sunstone Public Collection Area is only an hour and 45 minutes away from camp. We are a mere 10 miles from the wide open spaces of the Great Basin, and a short drive to Hart Mt. Antelope Refuge. You get 2 ecosystems for the price of one! Hart Mountain Hot Springs and Petroglyph Lake are all an easy day trip away. Discover the largest concentration of Native petroglyphs in the entire state of Oregon, on and around Hart Mountain. Native Americans have lived in this area for over 10,000 years. Fishing enthusiasts will be happy to hear that native Red Band trout are in many water ways close by. Fly-fishing on Deep Creek and Vee Lake, or lure fishing for crappie and bass in the Warner Lakes, as well as Drew's and Cottonwood Reservoirs, Dog Lake, and Goose Lake. Seasonal wild flowers and bird watching are all very close at hand. Bird watch at the foot of Hart Mountain in the Warner Valley, where a series of lakes and wetlands form part of the Western Flyway for migrating birds. There are trails and blinds for bird watchers. Our water is pure Artesian spring water that we do not need to touch w/ chemicals.

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Oregon for Everyone

5 sites · RVs, Tents7 acres · Chiloquin, OR

Come and set up camp below your own private Butte, steps away from the Fremont Winema National Forest. Small but mighty butte offers panoramic views of the Sprague River Valley. 7 acres of gently sloping terrain with grassland, rabbitbrush, manzanita, gooseberries, juniper, and bitter crab apples, bordering Fremont Winema National Forest. Site is well suited to meditation, hiking, leave no trace camping, orienteering, geocaching, stargazing. Good base camp during hunting season. Highly recommended for folks thinking of moving to the area. Off grid paradise! The feel of this land varies based on your view. On the lower east side by the road you will be able to see the neighbor and his off grid solar setup. On the west side you see national forest property, and your view of neighbor and road will be blocked by the Butte. Hike up to the lower Butte or climb to the upper Butte to see lovely views of the Sprague River Valley, which includes farms, forest and neighboring parcels. Please read the hosts rules section for more detailed info. Please make sure to bring a 4x4 vehicle as the road quality can be extremely rutted and rocky for a brief stretch on both routes in to the property. Recent update (2024): There seem to be two different pages where you can find this property now - on one of them, hipcamp includes pictures from both of the properties that I have listed, along with the property description. (Kingfisher property no longer campable due to the Golden fire in 2023). If you are looking at a page that has Oregon for Everyone at the top and Canyon Butte High Desert Camping by the photos, with an option to click on 10 photos, that is the correct page and info. If your page says Oregon for Everyone but no specific site name, and gives you the option to click on 18 photos, you are seeing photos of both properties. If you search Canyon Butte you should be able to get to the correct page and photos. I will contact hipcamp to see if they can fix this.

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River Picnic

1 site · RV, Tent2 acres · Beatty, OR

We are so excited to offer our little secret river camp spot to fellow campers! This exclusive spot features a private driveway right to your perfect shady level tent or RV (no hook ups) site, and a fun path right to a beautiful sandy beach on the sprague river. Bugs are minimal most of the year because of our cooler nights! If you're bringing a camper van, we can accommodate vehicles under 20ft in length and the site is pull-in. Pets welcome! We do not offer any amenities at this time. The little town of Beatty is right along hwy 140, a common travelers route through southern Oregon and into Idaho and Nevada. The small mountain town of Beatty includes 24 nearby mines, pristine timber and ranch lands, and access to the Oregon, California, and Eastern Railroad Trail (OC&E Trail), Oregon’s longest linear state park! A bicycle enthusiast dream

Booked 1 time

Oregon Retreat From The City Life!

1 site · RV, Tent2 acres · Beatty, OR

This property is only 1 mile to the Sprague River!! The terrain is relatively flat with plenty of trees and open spaces. Soil is mixed loam. Vegetation is sagebrush, bitterbrush, and grass. Healthy Juniper and large Pine trees. We just want people to enjoy the nature! When you book, I will send you a Google map link directly to the property.Learn more about this land:2.34 acres Close to the Fremont-Winema National Forest. Outdoor activities abound! Only 55 minutes to Klamath Falls when you need to stock up on supplies, and one hour to the incredible Crater Lake National Park! Less than 20 miles to the small town of Beatty (gas, deli, resupply etc…) Oregon’s diverse landscapes are an adventure to explore, from nearly 400 miles of pristine, public coastline to the lush vineyards of Willamette Valley, and the desert lands and wild rivers to the east. Make sure to keep an eye out for bald eagles soaring overhead. Nearly 200 lakes and streams provide full creeks for fishermen practically year-round, from swift streams to slow waters, the variety of fish and fishing areas are enough to make any angler want to come back time and time again. Explore the hundreds of thousands of acres Winema & Fremont national forests for hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, and picnicking. Truly a recreational paradise, use this property as a launchpad to the area that offers plenty of choices. No nearby neighbors, there are a few residents but not directly next to this property. You'll see a fenced in Canibus Growing Station Directly across the street from us, so you'll know your in the right place!

Hardy ranch

14 sites · RVs, Tents1 acre · Oregon, OR

Come to our property this summer and explore the great outdoors, Camping, hunting, hiking, swimming seasonal beautiful located near the Klamath River great for all camping adventures bring the whole family and create memories that last a lifetime. Come explore Gods country open 21 days out of the year.

Booked 1 time

Med Mtn Retreat

1 site · Tent55 acres · Bly, OR

We have over 40 acres of meadow with the Upper Sprague River flowing through it. One primitive campsite set up for overlanders and light camp trailers with very easy access from the highway. This is a beautiful and pristine piece of the river set up for solitude. If you want to swim, paddleboard, or just relax this is a great getaway spot. The river is calm and safe for children as well so please feel free to bring the family.

Booked 2 times

E&T farm

4 sites · RVs2 acres · Beatty, OR

Learn more about this land:You will be surrounded by mountains and plenty of forest to go explore. There is a river just down the road. Great spot for hunters and backpackers. You will need to bring in all you own supplies like water food and shelter

Saved 1 time

High Desert Retreat

30 sites · RVs, Tents11 acres · Bly, OR

High Desert Retreat is a breathtaking camping destination located in the heart of Bly, Oregon. Surrounded by stunning vistas of the high desert landscape, this campground offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With spacious, private campsites, you'll have all the space you need to relax and rejuvenate. Whether you're an avid hiker, a nature enthusiast, or just looking for a peaceful retreat, High Desert Retreat is the perfect destination for you. Come experience the beauty of the Oregon desert and create unforgettable memories at High Desert Retreat.

Cosmic Camping Mountain Stargazing

18 sites · Tents10 acres · Bly, OR

Overnight Astronomy Observation Field for stargazing enthusiasts. Its remote location Offers 10 acres of camping, 4x4 fun, and a view of the sky so clear, you can see the starlink’s full stream of satellites when overhead. Very good Verizon signal for cell coverage. Unplug and immerse yourself in nature at our secluded camping 4x4 retreat, where the night sky explodes with thousands of stars! Nestled in a pristine, light-pollution-free haven, our remote campground is a certified Dark Sky destination, perfect for stargazers, nature lovers, and adventurers seeking tranquility. 🏕️ **Why Camp With Us?** - **Epic Stargazing**: Witness the Milky Way, meteor showers, and constellations in breathtaking clarity. Bring your telescope or just your eyes! - **Secluded Serenity**: Spacious tent sites surrounded by mountains, far from city noise. - **Adventure Awaits**: Hike scenic trails, spot wildlife, or simply unwind by a crackling campfire under a blanket of stars. 🏞️ **Epic Mountain Hiking**: Lace up your boots and explore just steps from your tent. Our trails offer stunning vistas, wildlife sightings, and the thrill of conquering the mountains by day, leading you back to a cozy campfire under a star-filled sky by night. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a beginner, there’s a path for you. 🌌 **Perfect Timing**: “Fall brings crystal-clear skies and vibrant foliage,” or “Summer meteor showers peak soon!”]. Right now is the ideal time to soak in the stars and hit the trails before weather shifts or crowds arrive. 🏕️ **Unplug & Reconnect**: Leave the chaos behind and immerse yourself in nature’s serenity. No Wi-Fi, no distractions—just you, the mountains, and a sky full of stars. It’s the reset you’ve been craving. To ensure a safe and enjoyable stay, please note the following: - **Bring Your Own Water**: Our campsite has no potable water or water sources on-site. Campers must bring sufficient drinking water and water for cooking, cleaning, and other needs for the duration of their stay. - **Provide Your Own Toilet**: No restroom facilities or portable toilets are available. Campers are required to bring their own portable sanitation solutions (e.g., portable toilets or waste bags) and follow Leave No Trace principles to properly dispose of all waste off-site.

The best camping near Summer Lake guide

Overview

Camp in Summer Lake and you’ll find over 680 options ranging from open sagebrush flats to tree-lined pockets near water. Average nights run $45, but you can nab a spot for as little as $10. Campfires are allowed at many sites, and most spots welcome pets and have toilets. Fishing, hiking, and swimming top the list for ways to fill your days. If you want advice from locals, start with Phewpine Ranch (12 reviews), Silver Rock Sky View Ranch (8 reviews), or Junipers Reservoir Campground (8 reviews). Expect wide, open views, quiet nights, and plenty of stargazing. Bring sun protection—the high desert doesn’t mess around.

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