East Lake Campground, OR - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

East Lake Campground is located in the Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District, Deschutes National Forest (51 min south of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 6,389 feet. There are a total of 28 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid June to mid October. 27 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $23.00 to $33.97. Some amenities include boat ramp, flush toilets.

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4.1 out of 5

5 star		52%
4 star		21%
3 star		14%
2 star		8%
1 star		3%

@RonaldD4325469 · Camped on Aug 28, 2025 at Campsite #18

We love this campground because we can leave our boats on the beach and go out for a paddle anytime. Unfortunately many people tie up sites and dont show up. This is a bad system recreation dot gov.

@CT503AF688B75C · Camped on Aug 26, 2025 at Campsite #18

We arrived to find our campsite was a lake with a table due to a very heavy rain. The hosts allowed us to switch sites and we had a wonderful night. Wing able to launch our kayaks from the beach was definitely nice. The sites were spacious enough to feel a little privacy. The evening was beautiful and we had a nice paddle around the lake the next day and found several hotttubs. Very cool to see the bubbles from the hot water rising to the surface

@LorettaP0E8647 · Camped on Aug 21, 2025 at Campsite #17

nice campground

@JimK5441563 · Camped on Aug 18, 2025 at Campsite #8

The lake itself is absolutely beautiful, and the campground has great access to a large shore and beach area, which was great. The sites were relatively well laid out, and a fair amount of space between sites, so you didn't feel cramped. Pretty campgraound. My only compliant were the bathrooms. They advertise "flush toilets", though they are housed in two small structures .. well, I'd say one that's "small" and one that's "exceedingly small". In addition, neither of the men's bathrooms were in working order, only the women's side could be used in either building, so two toilets for the entire campground. The bathroom in the exceedingly small building was close to an airline-sized bathroom .. you get the picture. No explanation as to why the men's bathrooms weren't working, and apparently no effort made to get them fixed. The camp hosts were .. not great. Not sure what they did other than change the campsite "reserved" signs; the bathrooms weren't very clean.

@SarahM1574964 · Camped on Aug 13, 2025 at Campsite #20

East Lake is a lovely campground with large sites and great proximity to the lake. Men's restrooms were closed due to budget cuts. There is potable water. The only place to buy firewood is East Lake resort, where it sells for $9 a bundle.

@GeorgeK7332702 · Camped on Aug 7, 2025 at Campsite #26

If visiting the Newberry monument I recommend taking the time to visit the High Desert Museum in Bend, OR

@AllenB076B6AE0 · Camped on Jul 27, 2025 at Campsite #12

It was beautiful and calm and we loved it. A bathroom out of commission was challenging but it could have been worse.

@AnneC8205723 · Camped on Jul 23, 2025 at Campsite #4

Dont tell anyone about East Lake in the Newberry caldera, because I dont want it to become so popular its impossible to get in. I love this place, and #4 is a good site right on the lake. Many good spots for a tent. All the sites on the lake are excellent. There are hot springs walking distance from the campground. (1st one is a little yucky, 2nd one is great!) Flush toilets were clean. Spectacular night sky. Ill definitely be back.

@StephenH630534 · Camped on Jul 21, 2025 at Campsite #20

The campground was awsome

@curtisc4155868 · Camped on Jul 20, 2025 at Campsite #24

It was a great place to visit and the scenery was awesome! Get out and hit the trails there is a lot to explore.

@KarenD6822172 · Camped on Jul 15, 2025 at Campsite #19

We love East Lake Campground. However, it appears that the repairs and maintenance of the facility is lacking. Both men's bathrooms were out-of-order and the waste water receptacles were not draining.

@RickD3627013 · Camped on Jul 10, 2025 at Campsite #27

Great campgroundWhen is the Forest Service going to fix the boat ramp? The lake level has dropped and the ramp is useless for normal boat launch.The dock has been high and dry for several years. Popular location thst should get a priority.

@DavidE7840041 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #19

The restroom situation was very disappointing The mens restrooms were not operational which meant that you needed to wait in line to share the womens restroom

@KateMAABB27DBE · Camped on Jun 25, 2025 at Campsite #22

Beautiful lake with some cool rocks!! Nice large campsites with plenty of space for a tent, vehicle, picnic table and hammock. The sites next the lake are ideal.

@GarryM944A2715 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #2

Beautiful location. Small campground right on the lake. Quitet and clean vault toilets.

@DonN5971265675 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #13

We had a wonderful time. We will come back.

@WilliamP724185 · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #9

Water and bathrooms were closed due to water contamination with no heads up on the problem

@BrendaW8865450 · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #3

I wanted to see the obsidian flow. Very cool. It is a nice campground and a beautiful beach at the lake.

@JBP7050824 · Camped on Sep 12, 2024 at Campsite #9

Excellent hosts and cleanliness! Only issue was all the over privileged dog owners that let their dogs run wild and not clean up after them.

@michaelg734741 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #20

Peaceful campground-super clean bathrooms with a heater. A welcome surprise since it was hailing!

@MaryB2951694 · Camped on Jul 14, 2024 at Campsite #21

Beautiful park and campground, including clean restrooms. The boat launch at East Lake is useless for backing trailered boats into the lake. The launch is not maintained. Impossible. Thanks to our friendly camp neighbor, we were able to launch our boat with his 4WD at the lodge beach docks. Sandy and soft, but doable. East Lake launch, however, is okay for kayaks, canoes, etc.We have never seen a camp ranger, or law enforcement official during our summer trips, which makes it uncomfortable to deal with unruly campers, unleased dogs, and speeding boaters. We expect more from our National Park system.

@MarkA9878568 · Camped on Jul 12, 2024 at Campsite #23

The host was were so nice and welcoming. The grounds were very clean and kept up and the campground was very quiet and peaceful at night. We will definitely be coming back!

@WilliamP724185 · Camped on Jul 11, 2024 at Campsite #27

No complaints

@BrianF9020222 · Camped on Jul 8, 2024 at Campsite #13

Great spot.

@DennisW7577015 · Camped on Jul 1, 2024 at Campsite #1

Super friendly staff, rest rooms were always clean, and the entire campsite was well managed. A very relaxing stay.

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