Deadhorse Lake Campground
Open seasonally May 15 through October 15. All sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations. Potable water is not available; bring your own water supply. 14-day stay limit in effect.
Fire Weather Watch issued July 20 at 12:40PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels will likely create new ignitions across the region. Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. Numerous new fire starts could overwhelm initial attack. * AFFECTED AREA...Areas in southern Oregon along and east of the Cascades, along the western foothills and slopes of the Cascades, and over the Siskiyous, including Fire Weather Zones 617...621...622...623...624 and 625. * THUNDERSTORMS...Moving roughly north to northeast around 15 to 20 mph. Storm mode will be mostly wet thunderstorms, but dry lightning strikes can occur outside of wet cores. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Isolated gusts up to 45 mph. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
About
Deadhorse Lake Campground is a remote high-elevation destination in Oregon's Fremont-Winema National Forest, situated on a 31-acre lake at 7,372 feet. The campground features 16 sites: 9 single tent/trailer sites closer to the water and 7 group sites positioned further from the lakeshore. Every site includes a picnic table and fire grill. A vault toilet serves the campground, though potable water is not currently available. The lake offers excellent fishing opportunities with rainbow trout regularly stocked by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Swimming and boating are popular activities, though only non-motorized or electric motors are permitted with a strict 5 mph speed limit. A boat launch and separate day-use area provide additional access to the water. The nearby Lakes Trail System offers hiking opportunities for those wanting to explore the surrounding wilderness. Access requires driving approximately 1 hour 20 minutes from Paisley via Forest Service roads. The campground operates seasonally from mid-May through mid-October, weather permitting. All sites are first-come, first-served with no advance reservations. Weekends and holidays fill quickly due to the campground's popularity among anglers and those seeking a secluded mountain lake experience.
Directions
From Paisley, take Highway 31 north toward Silver Lake. Turn left on County Highway 2-08/Mill Street, continue left onto Forest Service Road 33. At the junction with FS Road 28, turn right. Follow FS Road 28, then turn left onto FS Road 033 and continue to the campground. The drive takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes from Paisley on gravel forest roads.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $6 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 947-6200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Deadhorse Lake Campground | |
| Fremont-Winema NF Alerts |
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