Olive Lake Campground (Or)
The Olive Lake Campground (Or) location is in Ukiah, Oregon
97880. This page provides detailed contact information for this campground location including the campground phone number, office hours, reservation information and driving directions.
If you have any questions about the Olive Lake Campground (Or) facility, or if you need to reserve a campsite, then call the campground listed below.
Address
P.O. Box 158
Ukiah
Oregon
97880
Phone number
(541) 427-3231
Email
r6_umatilla_public_inquiries@usda.gov
Campground information Ukiah, Oregon
Overview
Nestled on the edge of a lake, high in the Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon, this popular campground is only 8 miles west of the historic Fremont Powerhouse and 12 miles west of the old mining town of Granite. The campground features 28 campsites and 7 accessible toilet facilities. Other features include a 2-mile hiking trail around the lake with nearby access to wilderness and scenic area trails, a boat ramp and 2 docks. There is no potable water or garbage service, so please pack your garbage home.
Besides beautiful scenery, the lake offers many opportunities for wildlife viewing–particularly a nesting pair of osprey that return annually. Activities in this area include fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, hunting, and photography. Within 20 miles are several historic sites.
Recreation
A 2-mile hiking trail encircles the lake, providing access to more secluded spots where solitude can be enjoyed. Bicyclists can also enjoy the trail although there are a couple of spots bikes might need to be walked, depending on skill level. Anglers can fish for rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, brook trout, and kokanee and crawfish boils are a popular dinner option. There are 2 boat docks adjacent to the campground, as well as a boat ramp and trailer parking. Motorized boats are allowed on the lake, but wakes and jet skis are not allowed. There are opportunities for viewing wildlife such as deer, elk, bear, river otters, and osprey. Mushroom and berry picking are available in season. Other nearby trails access the North John Day Wilderness Area and Vinegar Hill Scenic Area. An interpretive sign about the beetle infestation is located in a few spots within the campground.
Facilities
The campground features 20 tent/RV campsites, 2 group sites, 6 tent only sites and 7 accessible toilet facilities. Other features include a 2-mile hiking trail around the lake with nearby access to wilderness and scenic area trails, a boat ramp and 2 docks, and an interpretive sign. There is no potable water or garbage service, so please pack your garbage home. Potable water can be obtained from Fremont Powerhouse, 7 miles east of the campground from May 15-Sept 30.
Nearby Attractions
The area around Olive Lake is rich in history. The dam and gates on the north side of the lake were constructed as part of a hydroelectric system to support gold mining activities within the northern Blue Mountain Region. Historically, water from the lake flowed through a wooden pipeline to the Fremont Powerhouse, where it was used to produce electricity for mines and towns in the area. Fremont Powerhouse is located approximately 7 miles east and the historic moning town of Granite is 12 miles east of Olive Lake along Forest Road 73.
Frequently Asked Questions About P.O. Box 158 Ukiah, OR
How do I make a reservation with Olive Lake Campground (Or)?
To make reservations at Olive Lake Campground (Or), you can call the office at (541) 427-3231.
Where is Olive Lake Campground (Or) located?
The Olive Lake Campground (Or) is located at P.O. Box 158 in Ukiah,
. This is the location you will need to go to for camping and information.
Does Olive Lake Campground (Or) have tent or RV camping?
Olive Lake Campground (Or) offers both tent and RV camping, but to confirm you will need to call the office at (541) 427-3231 to make sure things haven’t changed.