Lookout Campground And Boat Launch - Willamette
Open year-round, weather dependent. First-come, first-served with some dates available for reservation via Recreation.gov. Water levels on Blue River Reservoir are frequently drawn down from late summer through mid-March, potentially limiting boat launch access. Quiet hours 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Camping limited to 14 days within any 60-day period.
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.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
About
Lookout Campground and Boat Launch occupies a sunny open meadow on the northeastern shore of Blue River Reservoir, accessed via the West Cascades National Scenic Byway (Forest Service Road 15). The campground features approximately 20 undeveloped campsites without designated boundaries, making it popular for group camping arrangements. Amenities include vault toilets, potable drinking water, and firewood available for purchase. An onsite host is present during the operating season. The boat launch area features a large paved parking area with a concrete boat ramp and floating dock. Blue River Reservoir draws visitors for fishing, boating, swimming, waterskiing, and stand-up paddle boarding during summer months. Note that reservoir water levels are frequently drawn down from late summer through mid-March, which may render the boat launch unusable. Nearby attractions include Buck Mountain Trail, Lookout Creek Old Growth Trail, and hot springs within 10 miles.
Directions
From Blue River, travel 3 miles east on Highway 126. Turn left on Forest Service Road 15. Go 4 miles to Lookout Boating Site and Campground on left.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $24 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 30ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Help.Willamette.McKenzieRiver@AmericanLL.com | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 603-8564 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Lookout Campground |
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