Description

Ah, a campground in a wooded forest on a lake. Does it get much better? There’s good reason why Olive Lake is such a popular campground. You can swim, fish, hike, boat, and lounge in whatever order you like. 28 sites make this one of the bigger campgrounds in the area, which also means you shouldn’t have too much trouble finding a spot to pitch a tent or land your RV. Summer is the busiest time, when the weather is hot and the water is refreshingly cool, but you can camp here through late Fall. After that, you might run the risk of a snowy campground and frozen lake. So if you do plan on visiting during the off-season, be sure to check for closures. Check website for closures. Tip: Keep an eye out for a nesting pair of Osprey, which return to the lake annually just like so many campers.
Campsite area
Tent or motorhome pitches
30 sites
Up to guests per site
Up to 6 vehicles
No wheelchair access
Essentials
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Amenities
Picnic table available

Activities

Offered near the campground.

Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Paddling
Off-roading (OHV)
Snow sports
Swimming
Whitewater paddling
Wildlife watching

Terrain

Natural features you'll find at Olive Lake Campground.

Cave
Forest
Lake
River, stream, or...
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Jeremiah M.
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July 5th, 2018

Haven't been to Olive Lake in years, but have many fond childhood, adolescent and young adult memories at this lake. It's a little ways up (elevation-wise, that is), so the air is a little thinner. Prepare for this and give yourself a day or two before you start exploring too far from camp. There is a great several-mile hike to the "upper lake" (not sure if it has a name, that's just what we always called it; and, it's not nearly as much of a lake as it once was--more like a high mountain wetlands with a brook trout filled stream meandering through it. Pursuing crayfish can be very lucrative, as can the Kokanee fishing. Over the Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day weekends, Sumpter offers a HUGE flea market about 45 mins away.

Hipcamper Jamie K.
recommends this listing.
October 30th, 2018
Hipcamper Debbie  T.
recommends this listing.
August 22nd, 2018
Park
Umatilla National Forest
Nation
Oregon
Country
United States
Phone Number
(541) 427-3231
Directions
View on Google Maps
Official Website
View Website
Coordinates
44.851° N, 118.597° W
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