U.S. Forest Service · Lofton Lake Recreation Area · OR

Lofton Reservoir Campground

Lofton fishing pier and reservoir.Photo · U.S. Forest Service
Not publishedStatus
ReservableAccess
25Sites

The place

Lofton Reservoir Campground is one of the three main points of interest in the Fishhole Lake Recreation Area. Located 45 minutes east of Bly, Oregon, this highly developed campground features 24 campsites. 22 of the campsites are RV sites. The road is paved all the way to Lofton Reservoir, making it ideal if you are towing a trailer or boat. These spacious campsites accommodate trailers and feature grills, fire rings, picnic tables, and tent areas. There are 3 vault toilets and 3 pit toilets, five group sites, and one ADA designated site. This high elevation forest setting showcases a mixed conifer stand. Keep reading

The refreshing lakeside environment attracts migratory birds and deer. Although the water level varies in the reservoir, it is stocked annually with rainbow trout. There is a boat ramp on the south side of the reservoir, and the campground complex now features a newly replaced Fishing Pier, built in 2025. Besides fishing and relaxing, you can hike 1.5 miles to Heart Lake on a defined trail. This hike is uphill on the way back to Lofton, making it a moderate 3 mile round-trip trek. Some campers bring their pole, food, and make it a day outing of fishing, picnicking, and hiking. There is no potable water. Visitors need to pack an adequate supply of water. Recreation Recreation activities include hunting, fishing, hiking, picnicking, mountain biking, and nature viewing. Facilities 3 vault toilets, 3 pit toilets, boat launch, new fishing pier, and hiking trails. Natural Features Lofton Reservoir and Fishhole Mountain dominate the landscape. Nearby Attractions Heart Lake and Holbrook Reservoir are nearby and within the Fishhole Lake Recreation Area. Gearhart Wilderness Ares is also within site. If you are hungry and want a fine dining experience, Aspen Ridge Resort is just down the paved road into the campground.

The sites · 25

LoopSiteTypeMax rigElectricADA
Extra Vehicle FeeExtra Vehicle Feemanagement
Lofton Reservoir Campground01standard nonelectric
Lofton Reservoir Campground02standard nonelectric
Lofton Reservoir Campground03standard nonelectric
Lofton Reservoir Campground04standard nonelectric
Lofton Reservoir Campground05standard nonelectric
Lofton Reservoir Campground06standard nonelectric
Lofton Reservoir Campground07standard nonelectric
Lofton Reservoir Campground08standard nonelectric
Lofton Reservoir Campground09standard nonelectric
Lofton Reservoir Campground10standard nonelectric
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Lofton Reservoir Campground12standard nonelectric
Lofton Reservoir Campground13standard nonelectric
Lofton Reservoir Campground14standard nonelectric
Lofton Reservoir Campground15standard nonelectric
Lofton Reservoir Campground16standard nonelectric
Lofton Reservoir Campground17standard nonelectric
Lofton Reservoir Campground18standard nonelectric
Lofton Reservoir Campground19standard nonelectric
Lofton Reservoir Campground20standard nonelectric
Lofton Reservoir Campground21standard nonelectric
Lofton Reservoir Campground22standard nonelectric
Lofton Reservoir Campground23standard nonelectric
Lofton Reservoir Campground24standard nonelectric

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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Fees

Camping$6/Night for single unit, $2/Night for extra vehicle. Payments can be made with cash or check (make checks out to USDA Forest Service) and deposited in the fee tube using provided envelopes, or scan the QR code to pay by phone. Day Use: No Fee.

Your representative

This campground sits in OR-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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