Lofton Reservoir Campground
Fremont-Winema National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Bly, OR, OR
Price: From $6 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Lofton Reservoir Campground offers 24 spacious campsites with a paved road all the way to the campground, making it ideal for RVs and trailers. The location provides excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, and water recreation at the reservoir.
Wildlife alert: American White Pelican, Red-tailed Hawk, Sandhill Crane, American Beaver, Western Terrestrial Garter Snake, and Northern Sagebrush Lizard have been documented within 8km of the campground.
Insider tips for Lofton Reservoir Campground: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Paved road access all the way to campground is ideal for towing trailers or boats Great for kayak fishing and small boats on the reservoir
Skip Lofton Reservoir Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups are available at most sites. You visit outside May-October — campground is closed seasonally. You prefer low-traffic roads — access roads have potholes and become narrow at cutoffs.
Best time to visit Lofton Reservoir Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally from May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Cottonwood Campground (Fremont-Winema National Forest) (Lakeview, OR), Dog Lake Campground (Lakeview, OR), Bald Butte Lookout (Fremont-Winema National Forest, Or) (PAISLEY, OR), Marsters Spring Campground (Paisley , OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lofton Reservoir Campground
Cell signal at Lofton Reservoir Campground (Bly, OR): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Paved road access all the way to campground is ideal for towing trailers or boats
Great for kayak fishing and small boats on the reservoir
Campground operates seasonally from May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
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.
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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 — Fremont-Winema National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Fremont-Winema National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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