Scout Lake
The campground is currently open on a first-come, first-served basis. A temporary water outage is in effect; campers must bring all drinking water. The campground typically operates from early May through late September.
Air Quality Alert issued August 29 at 12:13PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory until noon PDT Monday. 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
From Recreation.gov
Our facility is experiencing a temporary water outage. Please bring all the water you’ll need for your visit, including drinking water.
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
Scout Lake Campground is nestled in a towering mixed conifer forest in the high desert region of central Oregon, within Deschutes National Forest. The campground offers 10 sites: one single, six doubles, and three triples, accommodating groups of various sizes. Each site includes a picnic table and campfire ring with grill, with three vault toilets serving the campground. A gravity-fed water system provides potable water when operational. The campground sits adjacent to Scout Lake, which features a large beach and opportunities for swimming, wading, and non-motorized boating. Suttle Lake, less than a mile away, offers motorized boating, water skiing, and fishing. The surrounding landscape showcases the region's volcanic heritage, with opportunities to explore extinct volcanoes, calderas, and lava flows. Nearby attractions include Lava Lands Visitor Center and the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway. This is one of the few Deschutes National Forest recreation sites where dogs are prohibited, both at the campground and the adjacent day use area. This restriction exists due to sanitation and safety concerns related to the high number of visitors and the lake's lack of an outlet, which affects water quality. Visitors with dogs should consider nearby Suttle Lake campgrounds instead.
Directions
From Sisters, Oregon, take Highway 20/126 northwest for approximately 13 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 2070 and travel 1.3 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 2066 and continue 0.8 miles to the campground entrance on the right.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $27 - $81 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 549-7700 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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