Southwest Shore Campground
Open for the season, operating May through September. First-come, first-served only. No potable water available; campers must bring their own water supply.
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 8:21AM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfires. * WHERE...Baker and Harney Counties. * WHEN...UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY. * IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects include infants, young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and pregnant women. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 1:05PM MDT by NWS Boise ID
* WHAT...High concentration of smoke particulates from wildfire smoke. * WHERE...Baker County and northern Harney County. * WHEN...UNTIL NOON PDT MONDAY. * IMPACTS...Smoke can irritate the eyes, lungs and worsen some medical conditions. People most at risk to adverse health effects include infants, young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults, and pregnant women. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on weather. Check current conditions on the Oregon Smoke Information Blog, DEQ's Air Quality Index, or by downloading the free OregonAIR app on your smartphone.
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
Southwest Shore Campground is one of three developed campgrounds surrounding Phillips Lake, a reservoir in the southern Elkhorn Mountains of northeastern Oregon. The campground occupies a warm, open ponderosa pine setting on the lake's southwest shore and typically opens before the other Phillips Lake campgrounds each spring. Popular activities include fishing for trout and bass, boating, hiking the Phillips Lake South Shoreline Trail #1610, and wildlife watching. The lake level fluctuates throughout the season, so the water may be a short hike down from the campground during lower water periods. Each site includes a picnic table, and vault toilets are provided. Campers must bring their own drinking water as none is available on site. The campground is operated on a first-come, first-served basis and is managed by a Forest Service concessionaire. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Holders of Interagency Senior or Access passes receive a 50% discount on camping fees.
Directions
From Baker City, Oregon travel south on Highway 7 towards John Day for 22 miles. Once past the upper end of Phillips Lake, turn left on Hudspeth Lane and go 1.2 miles to Forest Road 2220. Turn left on FR 2220 and go 0.5 miles to campground entrance on the left.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $12 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 523-6391 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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