Vee Lake Trailhead/Campground
Open for the 2026 season as of May 15. Full services (maintained vault toilet) available May 15 through October 15. The site remains accessible October 16 through May 14 with reduced services. 14-day stay limit enforced.
Fire Weather Watch issued July 20 at 12:40PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels will likely create new ignitions across the region. Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. Numerous new fire starts could overwhelm initial attack. * AFFECTED AREA...Areas in southern Oregon along and east of the Cascades, along the western foothills and slopes of the Cascades, and over the Siskiyous, including Fire Weather Zones 617...621...622...623...624 and 625. * THUNDERSTORMS...Moving roughly north to northeast around 15 to 20 mph. Storm mode will be mostly wet thunderstorms, but dry lightning strikes can occur outside of wet cores. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Isolated gusts up to 45 mph. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
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
Vee Lake Trailhead/Campground sits at the southern terminus of the Fremont National Recreation Trail #160 in the North Warner Mountains. This small, primitive campground offers just two sites in a setting that transitions from mixed conifer forest to high desert, with views overlooking Hart Mountain National Wildlife Refuge. The surrounding forest features ponderosa pine, fir, and aspen stands. The campground serves primarily as a trailhead for the 18-mile southern segment of the Fremont NRT, which runs north to Mill Trailhead. The trail is open to hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Vee Lake itself is a small but scenic destination, stocked with rainbow trout and home to resident ospreys that fish throughout the ice-free months. A boat launch accommodates electric motorboats and canoes. Amenities are minimal: one vault toilet maintained during the open season, no potable water, and no fees. Campers should come fully self-sufficient with water and supplies. The remote location requires travel on forest roads about 1 hour 15 minutes northeast of Lakeview, Oregon.
Directions
From the Lakeview Interagency Office, take US 395N toward Paisley approximately 6.3 miles to Highway 140E/Warner Highway. Turn right toward Adel, go approximately 8.0 miles to Forest Road 3615. Turn left, go approximately 12.7 miles, then turn right onto FR 3615 and continue approximately 8.5 miles to the campground.
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 | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 947-6300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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