Scott Lake

Federal campground in Willamette National Forest

Location: Blue River, OR, OR

Price: From $5 per night

Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)

Season: May through October

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. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.

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/scott-lake to be notified when sites open up.

Scott Lake offers stunning mountain views with clear water and a gorgeous setting. Campers praise the well-spread sites and beautiful plateau landscape, with a 4.7/5 rating from 35 reviews.

Wildlife alert: Mountain lions, bobcats, and pacific martens present in area. Also black-backed woodpeckers, Canada jays, and pygmy short-horned lizards.

Insider tips for Scott Lake: First-come, first-served only — arrive early to secure a site Download Recreation.gov mobile app before arrival to use Scan and Pay feature First campsite is suitable if you have a camp toilet

Skip Scott Lake if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available. You require advance reservations — first-come, first-served basis only. You're visiting November-April — seasonal operation May through October only.

Best time to visit Scott Lake: July-September — Within official May-October season; July reviews note warm lake water, Labor Day weekend confirmed as good camping time.

Nearby campgrounds: Alder Springs (Blue River, OR), Olallie On Mckenzie Highway - Willamette (Or) (Sisters, OR), Limberlost Campground (Blue River, OR), Trail Bridge (McKenzie Bridge, OR).