Olive Lake Campground
Closed for the season. Opens in June and operates through November 15. Reservations available via Recreation.gov. Sites 1-13 have limited shade and stumps due to ongoing beetle-killed tree removal.
Air Quality Alert issued August 8 at 7:36PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
Air Quality Alert issued August 5 at 2:33PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until further notice. For the Smoke Air Quality Advisory, wildfires burning in the region combined with forecasted conditions will cause air quality to reach unhealthy levels. Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes, runny nose, aggravate heart and lung diseases, and aggravate other serious health problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung condition. An Air Quality Advisory for elevated levels of ozone pollution, or smog, is in effect for Hermiston in Umatilla County. Ozone pollution is expected to reach levels that could be unhealthy for sensitive groups, including children, pregnant people, older adults and people with heart or respiratory conditions. DEQ expected the Air Quality Advisory to last until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. For additional information...please visit the Web site at http://www.oregon.gov/DEQ
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.
About
Nestled on the edge of Olive Lake in the Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon, this popular campground provides access to excellent fishing for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, brook trout, and kokanee. The lake allows motorized boats but prohibits wakes and personal watercraft. A 2-mile trail encircles the lake, suitable for hiking and mountain biking, with nearby access to the North Fork John Day Wilderness and Vinegar Hill Scenic Area. The campground features 28 sites including 20 tent/RV sites, 6 tent-only sites, and 2 group sites. Seven accessible vault toilets serve the campground. There is no potable water on-site, though water is available at Fremont Powerhouse (7 miles east) from May 15 through September 30. No garbage service is provided. Wildlife viewing opportunities include deer, elk, black bear, river otters, and a nesting pair of osprey that return annually. The surrounding area is rich in mining history. The dam on the north side of the lake was part of a hydroelectric system supporting gold mining operations, with water flowing through a wooden pipeline to Fremont Powerhouse. The historic town of Granite lies 12 miles east along Forest Road 73.
Directions
From Ukiah, OR, travel south on County Road 1475 (becomes Forest Service Road 52 after 5 miles) for about 48.5 miles to Granite. Before entering town, turn right onto County Road 24/FSR 10 and travel 3.5 miles to the end of pavement. Continue on gravel FSR 10 uphill for 9 miles, then turn left on FSR 1000480 and travel 0.25 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $12 - $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| r6_umatilla_public_inquiries@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 427-3231 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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