USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Lofton Reservoir Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 25
- Hookups
- 24 with water, 24 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to October 15
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,171 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- LOFTON RES CP (NFSR 3715013) · bituminous surface treatment · moderate degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Fremont-Winema National Forest
- Nearest town
- Bly
- Address
- 6110 HWY 140, Bly, OR, 97622
- Phone
- Bly Ranger District (541)-353-2427
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting, Motor Boat, Mountain Biking, Non-Motorized Boating, Paddling
About
Overview
Lofton Reservoir Campground is one of the three main points of interest in the Fishhole Lake Recreation Area. Located 45 minutes east of Bly, Oregon, this highly developed campground features 24 campsites. 22 of the campsites are RV sites. The road is paved all the way to Lofton Reservoir, making it ideal if you are towing a trailer or boat.
These spacious campsites accommodate trailers and feature grills, fire rings, picnic tables, and tent areas. There are 3 vault toilets and 3 pit toilets, five group sites, and one ADA designated site.
This high elevation forest setting showcases a mixed conifer stand. The refreshing lakeside environment attracts migratory birds and deer. Although the water level varies in the reservoir, it is stocked annually with rainbow trout. There is a boat ramp on the south side of the reservoir, and the campground complex now features a newly replaced Fishing Pier, built in 2025.
Besides fishing and relaxing, you can hike 1.5 miles to Heart Lake on a defined trail. This hike is uphill on the way back to Lofton, making it a moderate 3 mile round-trip trek. Some campers bring their pole, food, and make it a day outing of fishing, picnicking, and hiking.
There is no potable water. Visitors need to pack an adequate supply of water.
Recreation
Recreation activities include hunting, fishing, hiking, picnicking, mountain biking, and nature viewing.
Facilities
3 vault toilets, 3 pit toilets, boat launch, new fishing pier, and hiking trails.
Natural Features
Lofton Reservoir and Fishhole Mountain dominate the landscape.
Nearby Attractions
Heart Lake and Holbrook Reservoir are nearby and within the Fishhole Lake Recreation Area. Gearhart Wilderness Ares is also within site.
If you are hungry and want a fine dining experience, Aspen Ridge Resort is just down the paved road into the campground.
Fees
Camping: $6/Night for single unit, $2/Night for extra vehicle.
Payments can be made with cash or check (make checks out to USDA Forest Service) and deposited in the fee tube using provided envelopes, or scan the QR code to pay by phone.
Day Use: No Fee.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 20° | 3° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 34° | 20° | -7° | 45° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 37° | 21° | 7° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 43° | 25° | 4° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 57° | 35° | 23° | 75° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 67° | 43° | 30° | 83° | 2 of 11 |
| July | 82° | 53° | 36° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 80° | 52° | 42° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 70° | 45° | 34° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 59° | 36° | 22° | 71° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 43° | 28° | 1° | 57° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 32° | 19° | 1° | 50° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Holbrook Reservoir Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
- Cottonwood Complex · USDA Forest Service · 9 mi
- Corral Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 13 mi
- Dog Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 14 mi
- Wildhorse Camp · Bureau of Land Management · 14 mi
All public campgrounds in Oregon · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-05-01. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.