$27
Islet
Closed for the season
Total sites: 31
Booking Window: 6 months
Booking Window: 6 months
5,433 ft
57°F
38°F
38°F
no signal
Willamette National Forest › Middle Fork Ranger District › Oregon
› Lane County
› Oakridge
› Islet Campground
Islet Campground, OR - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Islet Campground in Lane County is located 1 hr 52 min southwest of Bend, OR with an elevation of 5,433 feet. There are a total of 31 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid June to mid September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 18 and 43 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $27.00 to $50.00. Some amenities include boat ramp, swimming. Activities include biking, hiking trails, floating sports.
Campsite Reviews (58)
3.8 out of 5
| 5 star | 48% | |
| 4 star | 17% | |
| 3 star | 10% | |
| 2 star | 9% | |
| 1 star | 12% |
@ThomasS5574085 · Camped on Aug 21, 2022 at Campsite #45
We had a very good experience. The hosts were EXCELLENT! They kept the restrooms and sites so very clean! I would have rated our experience q five-star experience if the other campers could have kept dogs from barking and kids screaming. The campers in one space had a toddler who quite literally screamed for attention constantly.
No Service
@NelsonG4217450 · Camped on Aug 14, 2022 at Campsite #26
We stayed in double site 26, which has lots of space for multiple tents (at least 3). Sites are deep and most are very spacious. Site 26 backs site 20 and 22, so if all are occupied privacy could be an issue between tent pads (they were both empty during our stay). A great group set up would be site 26 (double) with sites 20 and 22.
I would avoid site 15. The bathroom is just a few steps away from the picnic table of site 15 and the site has been cleared of most trees.
I would avoid site 15. The bathroom is just a few steps away from the picnic table of site 15 and the site has been cleared of most trees.
@KennaH6122970 · Camped on Aug 8, 2022 at Campsite #18
What the... I just spent a bunch of time writing a detailed review. Got to the last question (cell coverage) and it won't let me add a different provider and when I try to submit, it tells me my rating is invalid. I go back to see where I went wrong and all my work (several hours) are gone. Really pissed.
Host: 5 star
Everything else: 2-3
Not going to spend time again.
Host: 5 star
Everything else: 2-3
Not going to spend time again.
@SunnyW2350010 · Camped on Aug 7, 2022 at Campsite #54
Islet Campground at Waldo Lake is simply the best!!! Big Beautiful camp spots and very close access to the lake :))
@MonicaM6326647 · Camped on Aug 5, 2022 at Campsite #25
Stacy is the best camphost this campground has ever had. We've camped here every year since 2012, except in 2021. Everything in great condition. Only complaint is making reservations. I can never make them far ahead of time, not sure how everyone else does it.
Some Coverage
@CharlesC950415 · Camped on Aug 2, 2022 at Campsite #32
Stacy, the camp host is amazing. The problem was not with her. She gave us updates about the forest fire as soon as she had them. There was a miscommunication, and we were evacuated unnecessarily.
The "wilderness" quality of Islet CG has gone down ever since they started taking reservations. Large groups reserve multiple sites and basically take over the campground. They are inconsiderate of all the other campers.
The "wilderness" quality of Islet CG has gone down ever since they started taking reservations. Large groups reserve multiple sites and basically take over the campground. They are inconsiderate of all the other campers.
No Service
@KirstenC809392 · Camped on Jul 30, 2022 at Campsite #35
This is a great campground with space for your tents. The lake is beautiful. There are LOTS of mosquitoes.
@RichardS712869 · Camped on Jul 28, 2022 at Campsite #4
lovely place. I would not use Recreation.gov to reserve any of the sites there. There are lots that are even better than what they list.
No Service
@KristinK721393 · Camped on Jul 16, 2022 at Campsite #22
Would have rated this higher if the mosquitoes werent so aggressive this year! Come prepared for lots of bug bites! But the water was what we came here for. Paddle boarding was amazing. Would highly recommend this campground and Waldo lake!
No Service
@KristinaTC5A84 · Camped on Jul 15, 2022 at Campsite #48
Positives: We absolutely loved the lake. It was breath taking. We moved from Lake Tahoe and this is closest we have found to compare to the clear beautiful water from home. We will be going back as often as possible.*Bathrooms were immaculate! Cleanest vault toilets I have ever seen. Just make sure to take light at night, they are super dark, even during the day they are quite dim.Negatives: CAMP host didn't seem very welcoming. My advice, "buy your firewood before you go."*The water faucet next to our camp site 48 was broken and we had to walk quite a ways to get water. * Last***MOSQUITOS*** Take plenty of high deet bug spray. Also lots of camp site repellents like candles, incense, bug zapper, ect. Worst mosquito problem we ever dealt with camping. We thought we were prepared. We ended up driving down to get more mosquito repelling supplies.Overall good experience and will definitely go again. Next time with way more deet and citronella.
Major Issues
@CindyH1403151 · Camped on Jul 10, 2022 at Campsite #5
Islet Campground is a wonderful place to enjoy the beauty and recreation of Waldo Lake and the surrounding areas. The Campground Manager, Stacy, is very friendly and helpful. (Cute dog, Tripper, too!) Campsites are spacious and vault toilets are clean and smell nice! No need to reserve a site here, especially in July when there are definitely mosquitoes. Bug repellent is a must. If you love kayaking, swimming and/or sailing, Waldo is a sight to see. The clarity is unmatched by any lake I've been in. And I've been in a lot of lakes!
Major Issues
@NoahB4207838 · Camped on Jul 1, 2022 at Campsite #41
We had a wonderful visit to Waldo Lake, the experience staying as Islet was fantastic and the campgrounds were kept immaculate. Bring lots of mosquito spray as they are pretty fierce in July.
Major Issues
@DeborahC368 · Camped on Sep 10, 2021 at Campsite #17
We love camping at Islet. We had a great campsite.
Some Coverage
@LaurieW430 · Camped on Sep 8, 2021 at Campsite #45
Disappointed with camp host. Her dog ran loose throughout the grounds. Growling and following me as I walked my dog. Her dog even ran into my camp forcing me to lock my dog in the car for her safety. HOWEVER waldo lake is incredible a must see.
@PeterK550 · Camped on Aug 23, 2021 at Campsite #48
The smoke was pretty thick, but the Lake was nice and it wasn’t as busy as usual.
Major Issues
@PeterK8781529 · Camped on Aug 23, 2021 at Campsite #48
The smoke was pretty thick, but the Lake was nice and it wasnt as busy as usual.
Major Issues
@JenniferS179 · Camped on Aug 18, 2021 at Campsite #51
Islet has the best camp host we've ever had! Staci was helpful and kind. We have been camping at Waldo Lake ever since a road was built to it's amazing shore! The campground was cleaner than we've ever seen it before. Thank you so much also for the amazing dog visit with Tripper McNabb, a very obedient and kind pooch.
@LeighR723 · Camped on Aug 15, 2021 at Campsite #51
Very clean and well maintained. Great camp hosts.
No Service
@RandolphB841 · Camped on Aug 6, 2021 at Campsite #51
Been to
Islet several times- Waldo is great of course but I wanted to thank our camp host particularly: I’ve seen some bad pit toilets this year but Stacy was very attentive to these- clean, stocked and smelled great! She had buckets of “secret sauceâ€! Our site was right next door and never a problem. She was great managing site changes, added visitors etc.
Islet several times- Waldo is great of course but I wanted to thank our camp host particularly: I’ve seen some bad pit toilets this year but Stacy was very attentive to these- clean, stocked and smelled great! She had buckets of “secret sauceâ€! Our site was right next door and never a problem. She was great managing site changes, added visitors etc.
Some Coverage
@randolphb30362 · Camped on Aug 6, 2021 at Campsite #51
Been to Islet several times- Waldo is great of course but I wanted to thank our camp host particularly: Ive seen some bad pit toilets this year but Stacy was very attentive to these- clean, stocked and smelled great! She had buckets of secret sauce! Our site was right next door and never a problem. She was great managing site changes, added visitors etc.
Some Coverage
@KarenK513 · Camped on Aug 1, 2021 at Campsite #32
There were dogs running off leash throughout the campground even though the camp host continued to tell people to keep their dogs on leash, per campground rules. One dog pooped in my campsite while it was wandering through, and I had to clean it up. There were large groups of loud, rude people. This campsite has gone down hill ever since they changed from all first come first served to mostly reserved sites.
No Service
@PamelaM798 · Camped on Jul 22, 2021 at Campsite #13
We love this campground. It is very well maintained and quiet. We were there July 22-24. Mosquitos were still there, but only really bad one of the days. Over two days on 5 trails, only passed two other riders and a single hiker. Planning to go back to ride around the lake in August.
No Service
@AlisaC222 · Camped on Jul 12, 2021 at Campsite #47
All is well until you can’t fit your tent in the site you paid for without seeing a photo and then pick the when right next door which is vacant and first come first serve.. We had to pay for that site and am trying to get our money back for the first site?? We will see.
@AlisaC84CAA119 · Camped on Jul 12, 2021 at Campsite #47
All is well until you cant fit your tent in the site you paid for without seeing a photo and then pick the when right next door which is vacant and first come first serve.. We had to pay for that site and am trying to get our money back for the first site?? We will see.
@WilliamO974 · Camped on Jul 2, 2021 at Campsite #47
The area, especially the lake is breathtakingly beautiful. However, unless you have the means to get out on the water you cannot escape the unbearable mosquitoes. The other major issue was that there were many hazardous trees laying in and across camp sites; one hole left by a rootball was at least three feet deep and directly behind our picnic table.
No Service
Other Campgrounds Nearby
We track all the sites so you don't have to.
Reservation Systems
Campsites Tracking
Campsite Reviews
Available Tonight
Available this Weekend
Cancellations Today
PRO $2.50/month
You're in Control. We never save credit card information or auto-renew subscriptions.
- Availability Map Search
- 3000+ Interactive Campground Maps
- Campground Virtual Tours
- Save Your Favorite Campsites
- Favorite Campsites Availability
- Campground Mobile Speed Test Maps
- National Parks, Forests & Ranger District Layers
- Wildfires & Air Quality Map Layer
- Satellite View Map Layer
- Campsite SMS Cancellation Alerts
- Rent your Property & Cabins
- Love's & Super Walmart Map Layers
- Cracker Barrel & Bass Pro Shop Map Layers
- Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) Layer
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Map Layer
- RV Propane, Parking, Dump, Water Map Layer
Pro is FREE for 7 days. (No credit card information required!)
Thanks to all our Supporting Members
@ChazInSoCal - CA
I just used PerfectCamp.com to book six consecutive August nights at the most popular campsite in one of the most popular campgrounds in Humboldt Redwoods State Park in California. That is not anything I could have accomplished anywhere else with the ease I did here! Thank you, PerfectCamp! I LOVE this site! You will find me on several other camping sites but the design, format, functionality, and personality of this the best. It’s fresh and clean.
@Wondering - Oregon
Wow! Woke up this morning to a notification that a favorite had opened at Paulina, and when I went to check, it was there. This membership just paid for itself in the first 24 hours I owned it. Couldn't take the site it conflicted with a trip already set, but it truly was there. Thanks Tons.
map icon in the lower right corner.
Map Settings
Reset
 Satellite |
 Wildfires |
 National Forests |
 National Parks |
 Air Quality |
 BLM |
 OHV MVUM |
 Love's |
|
Dump Stations
|
Water
|
Propane
|
RV Parking
|
 Super Walmart |
 Cracker Barrel |
 Bass Pro Shops |
| Price*: |
| Length: |
| Amps: |
| Elev: | feet |
| Temp: | °F |
| Down: |
| Up: |
*Earn our Leave No Trace badge to see our free camping sites.
🎉 Earn +5 marshmallows for adding your first favorite.
Use your earned marshmallows to enter our monthly giveaways or to get a Pro Subscription.
Show your commitment in keeping our forests healthy and protecting our public lands by earning the Leave No Trace badge.