Fish Lake Campground - Rogue River

FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND - ROGUE RIVER

Part of Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

Overview

Fish Lake Campground is located 39 miles east of Medford, Oregon in the midst of an old growth forest and adjacent to Fish Lake. There are 17 campsites, that can accommodate trailers, rvs and tents and 3 sites that are tent camping only. 

Fish Lake Resort is within walking distance of all campsites and provides access to a convenience store, cafe and lodging. The lake has a 10 m.p.h. speed limit and there is a boat launch within the campground and at the resort. A Historic picnic shelter is available for use with no reservations required.

Facilities

 Drinking water and flush toilets with wash basins are provided, as well as a fish cleaning station, picnic tables and grills. 

Natural Features

Fish Lake is a reservoir with 483 acres surface area and is located at 4,639 feet elevation. The lake is supplied by over 45 underground volcanic streams. The southern shore provides really good views of Mount McLoughlin and is bordered by a 2,000 year old lava flow from Brown Mountain. The northern shore accommodates 2 campgrounds and a resort.

Recreation

Fish Lake Campground offers biking, fishing, swimming, paddle / motor boating and hiking opportunities. 

There is easy access to Fish Lake Trail, High Lakes Trail, Brown Mountain Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail. Sky Lakes Wilderness and Mount McLoughlin Trail system are less than an hour drive away.  

Nearby Attractions

Campgrounds nearby include adjacent Doe Point Campground and North Fork Campground. 

Lake of the Woods Resort is 8 miles east of Fish Lake Campground and provides opportunity for dining, swimming, hiking and boating. 

Crater Lake National Park is 53 miles north of this campground.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 560-3400.

Important Notices

  • Caution: Bears frequent the area. Be aware, keep a clean camp and store all food items in closed containers.
  • One vehicle is included in campsite fee, an additional fee for extra vehicles must be paid at campground.

  • First-come, first-served sites are available.

  • Off-road vehicles are not allowed in the campground.
  • For current conditions at Fish Lake please call the High Cascades Ranger District at 541-560-3400

Directions

From Medford, OR, take OR-140 (Lake of the Woods Hwy) about 20 miles to Fish Lake Campground. From Klamath Falls, take OR-140 (Falls Hwy) about 4 miles past Lake of the Woods to the Campground. Fish Lake Campground is adjacent to, but not part of Fish Lake Resort.

Contact Information

Phone: 541-560-3900

High Cascades Ranger District
47201 Highway 62
Prospect, OR 97536

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