Penland Lake Cg
The campground is accessible year-round but in winterized condition with no services until Memorial Day weekend. Seasonal maintenance runs Memorial Day through mid-November. All sites are free and first-come, first-served. No potable water or trash services; pack out all garbage.
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.
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
Penland Lake Campground offers a quiet lakeside camping experience in the Umatilla National Forest of eastern Oregon. Set on the shore of Penland Lake at approximately 4,900 feet elevation, the campground provides seven campsites on National Forest land, with two vault toilets available. Additional campsites are located on the adjacent Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife property. The setting is rustic and primitive, with no potable water, garbage service, or campground hosts. The lake is popular for fishing, with bluegill and rainbow trout available. A boat ramp and fishing dock are located on the dam, and benches offer spots to relax and enjoy the scenery. Gas motors are prohibited on the lake; only electric boat motors are permitted. Swimming is also available. Note that hiking around the lake is limited, as the east side and portions of the north, northwest, and south sides are private property. All camping is free and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. The campground is maintained seasonally from Memorial Day through mid-November, but remains accessible year-round unless snow blocks the road. During winter, snowmobile access may be the only option.
Directions
From Heppner, Oregon (1 hour): Head south on Main Street which becomes OR-207 South. About 0.7 miles south of Heppner, turn left onto Heppner Spray Willow Creek Road (FS Road 53/County Road 678) for 22.4 miles. After passing Cutsforth Park and Coalmine Hill Campground, continue on the Western Route (FS Road 53) for 0.2 miles. Turn right onto FS Road 21 (County Road 603) for 2.8 miles. Turn left on FS Road 2103 (Penland Lane) for 2 miles. Turn left onto FS Road 2103-030 for 0.3 miles to arrive.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 676-9187 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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