Ivan Oakes Campground
Lookout Point Lake — lakeside, hiking
Location: Lowell, OR, OR
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (42 reviews)
Season: May through October
Ivan Oakes Campground is located on Lookout Point Lake in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Ivan Oakes is a semi-primitive campground that offers 24 single family campsites. Campsites have picnic tables and fire rings.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/ivan-oakes-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Ivan Oakes Campground sits on the northern shore of Lookout Point Lake with direct access to the Eugene-to-Pacific Crest Trail (108 miles), offering excellent opportunities for hiking, biking, fishing, and water sports in Oregon's Willamette Valley.
Wildlife alert: North American River Otter, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Gray Fox, Hairy Woodpecker, Wild Turkey, Barrow's Goldeneye, Varied Thrush, Northwestern Ringneck Snake, Northern Rubber Boa, and Valley Garter Snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Ivan Oakes Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Bring a self-contained RV or plan tent camping; no hookups available. Access hiking on the 108-mile Eugene-to-Pacific Crest Trail directly from camp.
Skip Ivan Oakes Campground if: You need RV hookups (water, electric, sewer).. You plan to visit November through April (campground closed)..
Best time to visit Ivan Oakes Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Black Canyon Campground (Willamette National Forest, Or) (Coburg, OR), Timber Butte Cabin (Westfir, OR), Dolly Varden (Fall Creek, OR), Broken Bowl (Fall Creek, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Ivan Oakes Campground
Cell signal at Ivan Oakes Campground (Lowell, OR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
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.
Ivan Oakes Campground is located on Lookout Point Lake in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Ivan Oakes is a semi-primitive campground that offers 24 single family campsites. Campsites have picnic tables and fire rings.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Bring a self-contained RV or plan tent camping; no hookups available.
Access hiking on the 108-mile Eugene-to-Pacific Crest Trail directly from camp.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Interstate 5, take Exit 188-A toward Oakridge (Highway 58). Follow Highway 58 East for about 13 miles. At Dexter Lake, turn left at the Lowell Covered Bridge onto South Pioneer Street and cross over the lake. Turn right at the first stop sign onto West Boundary Road/North Shore Drive. Follow this road to the top of Lookout Point Dam and continue for about 6 miles. You will pass some other access points including Signal Point Day Use Area. Ivan Oakes campground will be on the right side of t
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lookout Point Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lookout Point Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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