Olive Lake Campground (OR)

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Umatilla National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Umatilla National Forest Fees: - Single site: $12/night (extra $5 per each vehicle exceeding the 2-vehicle-per-site limit - Group site: Sites 13 and 27 are $25/night (no extra vehicle charge). An $8 reservation fee will to added to sites reserved through recreation.gov Season: June to November Reservations: Reservations available on recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. A limted number of sites will remain first come first served. More information can be found in the FAQ s. Overview Nestled on the edge of a lake, high in the Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon, this popular campground is only 8 miles west of the historic Fremont Powerhouse and 12 miles west of the old mining town of Granite. The campground features 28 campsites and 7 accessible toilet facilities. Other features include a 2-mile hiking trail around the lake with nearby access to wilderness and scenic area trails, a boat ramp and 2 docks. Besides beautiful scenery, the lake offers many opportunities for wildlife viewing--particularly a nesting pair of osprey that return annually. Activities in this area include fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, hunting, and photography. Within 20 miles are several historic sites. Recreation A 2-mile hiking trail encircles the lake, providing access to more secluded spots where solitude can be enjoyed. Bicyclists can also enjoy the trail although there are… Getting there: From Ukiah, OR travel south to County Road 1475 (turns into Forest Service Road 52 after 5 miles). Go about 48.5 mile to the town of Granite. Instead of entering the town, turn right onto County Road 24/Forest Service Road (FSR) 10 and travel about 3.5 miles to the end of the pavement. Follow the gravel road up to the right (FSR 10). Travel about 9 miles on FSR 10. Turn right on FSR 1000480 and travel about 1/4 miles into the campground. Phone: (541) 427-3231 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/246037 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: US Forest Service