Lofton Reservoir Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · Bly, OR · Primitive

Conditions

Road Access Paved
Season Not recorded
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Boondock Access Easy Accessible by standard vehicle

The managing agency hasn't published season for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Access Paved Access
Style Primitive Potable Water Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites25
Overnight Sites25

Location

42.26179, -120.81826 · 6110 HWY 140 , Bly , OR 97622

Description

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.

Directions

Lofton Reservoir is located 45 minutes east of Bly, Oregon.

From Bly, Oregon, follow Oregon Highway 140 east toward Lakeview, Oregon. Turn right onto Forest Road (FS) 3715, then left on FS Road 013 to campground.

Activities

BIKING BOATING CANOEING DAY USE AREA FISHING HIKING HORSEBACK RIDING HUNTING MOTOR BOAT MOUNTAIN BIKING NON-MOTORIZED BOATING PADDLING PICNICKING SWIMMING

Details

FeeCamping: $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.
PhoneBly Ranger District (541)-353-2427
ReservableYes

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