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Blair Lake Campground

Willamette National Forest — lakeside

Location: Oakridge, OR, OR

Price: From $6 per night

Price range: $6–$14 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

Blair Lake Campground remains closed due to impacts from the Cedar Creek Fire. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/blair-lake-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Blair Lake Campground offers affordable tent camping at $20/night in Oakridge, OR with basic amenities including fire rings and picnic tables. The first-come, first-served availability provides flexibility for spontaneous camping trips.

Wildlife alert: Mountain Bluebird, Red-breasted Nuthatch, MacGillivray's Warbler, Pacific Wren, Southern Alligator Lizard, and Northwestern Garter Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Blair Lake Campground: Arrive early as this is first-come, first-served only with just 1 site available. Download the Recreation.gov mobile app to potentially use Scan and Pay feature for payment on-site. Book early during peak season; federal campground demand is high.

Skip Blair Lake Campground if: You need hookups—none are available at this campground.. You require advance reservations—only first-come, first-served available.. You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal operations only..

Best time to visit Blair Lake Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only, as verified in official data..

Nearby campgrounds: Kiahanie (Oakridge, OR), Salmon Creek Falls (Oakridge, OR), Blue Pool (Oakridge, OR), Box Canyon Guard Station Cabin (MCKENZIE BRIDGE, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Blair Lake Campground

Cell signal at Blair Lake Campground (Oakridge, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

    Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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    Oakridge, OR, OR★ 4 (0 reviews)From $6/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    Blair Lake Campground remains closed due to impacts from the Cedar Creek Fire. This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site.

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    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    HookupsNo hookups.
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire Rings
    Recreation
    Picnic Tables

    Straight talk

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

    Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
    Skip it if:✕ You need hookups—none are available at this campground.✕ You require advance reservations—only first-come, first-served available.✕ You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal operations only.

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Arrive early as this is first-come, first-served only with just 1 site available.

    Download the Recreation.gov mobile app to potentially use Scan and Pay feature for payment on-site.

    Book early during peak season; federal campground demand is high.

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates seasonally during these months only, as verified in official data.

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

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    at campground coordinates

    Cell signal

    FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
    T-Mobile
    4G · 0%
    Verizon
    4G · 0%
    AT&T
    4G · 0%

    FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

    Wildlife nearby

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    Alert: Mountain Bluebird, Red-breasted Nuthatch, MacGillivray's Warbler, Pacific Wren, Southern Alligator Lizard, and Northwestern Garter Snake documented in the area.

    Location

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    N/A· Willamette National Forest
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    Campground entrance

    Google Maps API

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    #community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)

    Pro tips

    • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Willamette National Forest fills fast in peak season.
    • Check current road conditions at Willamette National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Blair Lake Campground cost per night?+
    Blair Lake Campground costs $6–$14 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
    What season is Blair Lake Campground open?+
    Blair Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Blair Lake Campground have hookups?+
    No hookups.
    What is the maximum RV length at Blair Lake Campground?+
    Blair Lake Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
    How do I make reservations at Blair Lake Campground?+
    Blair Lake Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
    What is the cell service like at Blair Lake Campground?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Blair Lake Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Blair Lake Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
    Blair Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $6 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Kiahanie

    Oakridge, OR

    From $6/night

    Salmon Creek Falls

    Oakridge, OR

    From $8/night

    Blue Pool

    Oakridge, OR

    From $8/night

    Box Canyon Guard Station Cabin

    MCKENZIE BRIDGE, OR

    From $70/night

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