Olive Lake Campground (Or)

Umatilla National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Ukiah, OR, OR

Price: From $12 per night

Price range: $12–$25 per night

Rating: 3.6 out of 5 (34 reviews)

Season: May through October

Nestled on the edge of a lake, high in the Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon, this popular campground is only 8 miles west of the historic Fremont Powerhouse and 12 miles west of the old mining town of Granite. The campground features 28 campsites and 7 accessible toilet facilities. Other features include a 2-mile hiking trail around the lake with nearby access to wilderness and scenic area trails, a boat ramp and 2 docks.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

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

Nestled on the edge of a lake in the Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon, Olive Lake offers 28 campsites with a 2-mile hiking trail around the lake, boat ramp, and access to wilderness and scenic area trails. Campers praise its beautiful scenery and the rich history of the nearby Fremont Powerhouse and mining town of Granite.

Wildlife alert: Mountain goats, North American porcupines, American beavers, and Canada geese present in the area

Insider tips for Olive Lake Campground (Or): Book early as this is a popular federal campground that fills up quickly Bring your own toilet paper; reviewers report it is not consistently stocked About half of the 28 sites are reservable online; the other half are first-come, first-served Bring water and waste management supplies as there is no running water and no trash service

Skip Olive Lake Campground (Or) if: You need RV hookups; only self-contained RVs are suitable. You require running water and trash service. You visit outside the May through October operating season.

Best time to visit Olive Lake Campground (Or): May-October — Official operating season for Olive Lake Campground.

Nearby campgrounds: Caretakers Cabin (UKIAH, OR), Sunshine Guard Station (John Day, OR), Middle Fork Campground (John Day , OR), Deerhorn Campground (John Day, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Olive Lake Campground (Or)

Cell signal at Olive Lake Campground (Or) (Ukiah, 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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Ukiah, OR, OR★ 3.6 (34 reviews)From $12/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Nestled on the edge of a lake, high in the Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon, this popular campground is only 8 miles west of the historic Fremont Powerhouse and 12 miles west of the old mining town of Granite. The campground features 28 campsites and 7 accessible toilet facilities. Other features include a 2-mile hiking trail around the lake with nearby access to wilderness and scenic area trails, a boat ramp and 2 docks.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites7 sites
Pull-throughsAvailable
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Drinking WaterBoat Launch

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 RV hookups; only self-contained RVs are suitable✕ You require running water and trash service✕ You visit outside the May through October operating season

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground that fills up quickly

Bring your own toilet paper; reviewers report it is not consistently stocked

About half of the 28 sites are reservable online; the other half are first-come, first-served

Bring water and waste management supplies as there is no running water and no trash service

Best: May-October

Official operating season for Olive Lake Campground

Things to do nearby

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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 goats, North American porcupines, American beavers, and Canada geese present in the area

Location

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(541) 427-3231· Umatilla National Forest
Getting there →

From Ukiah, OR travel south to County Road 1475 (turns into Forest Service Road 52 after 5 miles). Go about 48.5 mile to the town of Granite. Instead of entering the town, turn right onto County Road 24/Forest Service Road (FSR) 10 and travel about 3.5 miles to the end of the pavement. Follow the gravel road up to the right (FSR 10). Travel about 9 miles on FSR 10. Turn right on FSR 1000480 and travel about 1/4 miles into the campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Umatilla National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Umatilla National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Olive Lake Campground (Or) cost per night?+
Olive Lake Campground (Or) costs $12–$25 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Olive Lake Campground (Or) open?+
Olive Lake Campground (Or) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Olive Lake Campground (Or) have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Olive Lake Campground (Or)?+
Olive Lake Campground (Or) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Olive Lake Campground (Or)?+
Olive Lake Campground (Or) 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 Olive Lake Campground (Or)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Olive Lake Campground (Or) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Olive Lake Campground (Or) open, and what are check-in times?+
Olive Lake Campground (Or) is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$12 /night★ 3.6 (34)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Caretakers Cabin

UKIAH, OR

From $80/night

Sunshine Guard Station

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Middle Fork Campground

John Day , OR

From $8/night

Deerhorn Campground

John Day, OR

From $8/night

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