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.
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
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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