Dog Lake
- May–Jun, Sep
- best months
Is Dog Lake open right now?
No closures listed
The Forest Service lists no closures for Fremont-Winema National Forest.
As of · Source: USFS · Fremont-Winema National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- At 5,275 ft
- Lakeview Ranger DistrictFremont-Winema National Forest
Dog Lake Campground is located approximately 55 minutes west of Lakeview, Oregon. The campground is a serene destination for those seeking to fish and relax in a lakeside setting. It offers 15 campsites and four vault toilets. Each campsite has a picnic table and campfire ring. Dog Lake Boat Ramp and Day Use Area is across from the campground. Non-motorized boats and boats with electric motors are allowed at Dog Lake. There is a large parking area with adequate trailer turnaround, and one vault toilet. In addition to the boat ramp, you'll find a fishing dock. Dog Lake attracts a multitude of birds including pelicans, geese, ducks, and other waterfowl. Birdwatching and fishing are the main recreational pursuits at Dog Lake. Another bonus is its close proximity to Drews Reservoir and Drews Creek. Dog Lake's water level fluctuates depending on snow melt. Visitors need to pack plenty of water as there is no potable water onsite.
Local outfitters
- Wild Goose Meadows RV Park20 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Drake Peak LookoutCamping · ~55 min drive
- Drews CreekCamping · ~12 min drive
- Lofton Reservoir Developed CampgroundCamping · ~23 min drive
- Lofton ReservoirCamping · ~23 min drive
- Jane's Reservoir CampgroundCamping · ~25 min drive
- Holbrook ReservoirCamping · ~25 min drive
- Wild Goose Meadows RV ParkCamping · ~34 min drive
- Goose Lake CampgroundCamping · ~35 min drive
- Gerber South CampgroundCamping · ~40 min drive
- Gerber North CampgroundCamping · ~41 min drive
Best time to visit Dog Lake
Best months: May–June and September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
42° / 21°
13 wet
Feb
46° / 23°
11 wet
Mar
51° / 26°
13 wet
Apr
57° / 29°
13 wet
May
66° / 37°
10 wet
Jun
76° / 41°
6 wet
Jul
86° / 49°
3 wet
Aug
86° / 45°
2 wet
Sep
78° / 38°
4 wet
Oct
64° / 30°
7 wet
Nov
48° / 25°
11 wet
Dec
41° / 20°
14 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bly 4 Se, OR, 11.4 mi away at 4,560 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
