Malheur National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: Hines, OR, OR
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Delintment Lake Campground provides a wide variety of recreation facilities and activities for the whole family. The campground has 29 campsites, a group camping area, a natural non-motorized boat launch, beach area, fishing pier, and 12 picnic sites. Hike the trail along the banks or fish from the dam or pier.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Delintment Lake Campground offers a well-maintained, clean retreat with a variety of recreation activities including fishing, swimming, and biking around the scenic lake. Google reviewers consistently praise its quiet atmosphere and pristine conditions, especially during off-season visits.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Coyotes, American Badgers, and various snake species (Valley Garter Snake, Western Skink) inhabit the area within 8km.
Insider tips for Delintment Lake Campground: Book early—this is a popular federal campground with limited sites (29 total). Visit during Labor Day week or later for maximum solitude and privacy. Paved road access from Burns, OR makes it accessible for most vehicles.
Skip Delintment Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites.. You plan to visit November through April—campground is seasonal (May-October only).. You prefer motorized water activities—only non-motorized boat launch available..
Best time to visit Delintment Lake Campground: September-October — Off-season timing offers more privacy and potentially cleaner lake conditions after summer use.. May-June — Early season provides access during opening period with fewer crowds than peak summer..
Nearby campgrounds: Tip Top Campground (Hines, OR), Buck Spring Campground (Hines, OR), Falls Campground (Malheur National Forest) (Hines, OR), Deer Creek Guard Station Cabin (John Day , OR).
Cell signal at Delintment Lake Campground (Hines, 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.
Delintment Lake Campground provides a wide variety of recreation facilities and activities for the whole family. The campground has 29 campsites, a group camping area, a natural non-motorized boat launch, beach area, fishing pier, and 12 picnic sites. Hike the trail along the banks or fish from the dam or pier.
Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Book early
this is a popular federal campground with limited sites (29 total).
Visit during Labor Day week or later for maximum solitude and privacy.
Paved road access from Burns, OR makes it accessible for most vehicles.
Off-season timing offers more privacy and potentially cleaner lake conditions after summer use.
Early season provides access during opening period with fewer crowds than peak summer.
FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.









From Burns, OR., travel west on US Highway 20 to the junction with the Burns-Izee Road 127. Continue on the Burns-Izee Road approximately 11 miles to the junction with Forest Road 41. Follow Forest Road 41 approximately 31 miles to the campground.
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