Campground

Lookout Campground and Boat Launch - Willamette

Willamette National Forest · Blue River · Oregon — managed by USDA Forest Service

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Weekend availability at Lookout Campground and Boat Launch - Willamette

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Nov 5, 8:44 PM PT
  • Fri, Nov 13
    Open
    11/12 sites
  • Fri, Nov 20
    Open
    11/12 sites
  • Fri, Nov 27
    Open
    12/12 sites
  • Fri, Dec 4
    Open
    12/12 sites
  • Fri, Dec 11
    Open
    12/12 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Lookout Campground and Boat Launch - Willamette?

as of November 6

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Jan 2027. That changes fast at a campground. We check Lookout Campground and Boat Launch - Willamette around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Nov 14Open
Dec 12Open
Jan 2Open
Jan 30Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Nov 11Open
Dec 23Open
Jan 27Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

About this campground

Overview Lookout Boat Launch and Campground is found on Blue River Reservoir. The campground includes a day use picnic area, a boat launch, floating dock, and a day use/overflow parking area. It is located on a beautiful open meadow with plenty of sunshine.Recreation Fishing, boating, swimming, and water skiing on Blue River Reservoir draw campers here. There is hiking on Buck Mountain Trail and Lookout Creek Old Growth Trail. Sightseeing is popular on the West Cascades National Scenic Byway.Facilities Lookout Campground is popular for group camping, as there are no designated sites. Drinking water, vault toilets, and firewood for sale are provided. There is a host onsite. While the day use parking and boat launch area is paved, the campground side is gravel.Natural Features The campground sits on the northeastern shore of Blue River Reservoir and can be accessed by driving the West Cascades National Scenic Byway. It is located in the Willamette National Forest on the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564. Nearby Attractions Come for water play or fishing at Blue River Reservoir or for exploring the nearby trails and Scenic Byway. Hot springs are loctated within 10 miles.

Getting there

From Blue River, travel 3 miles east on Hwy 126. Turn left on FS 15 Road. Go 4 miles to Lookout Boating Site & Campground on left.

Contact
541-603-8564

Activities

  • SWIMMING
  • WATER SPORTS

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