Islet Campground
Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain- 33
- sites
- May–Oct
- best months
Is Islet Campground open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Willamette National Forest. It doesn't name Islet Campground, so check the source for the area it covers.
Cedar Creek Fire Closure
Agency closure covering Willamette National Forest · Order 06-18-10-26-04 · USFS · Willamette National Forest
FIRE CLOSURES: Current wildfire closures on the Willamette National Forest
Agency alert covering Willamette National Forest · USFS · Willamette National Forest
2026 Active Wildfire
Agency alert covering Middle Fork Ranger District · USFS · Middle Fork Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · Willamette National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 33 sites for RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 5,433 ft
- Near OakridgeMiddle Fork Ranger District · Willamette National Forest
Waldo Lake is one of the largest natural lakes in Oregon. It offers a uniquely peaceful setting on the water and along remote shorelines, surrounded by forests of Douglas fir and mountain hemlock. Recreation in the area is abundant with the lake an ideal location for water activities like sailing, canoeing and swimming.
Local outfitters
- Shelter Cove Resort & Marina12 mi away
- Casey's Riverside RV Resort26 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Oct
Best time to visit Islet Campground
Best months: May–October. 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
35° / 20°
14 wet · 10 snow
Feb
38° / 21°
13 wet · 9 snow
Mar
42° / 24°
14 wet · 8 snow
Apr
46° / 28°
11 wet · 4 snow
May
55° / 34°
9 wet · 1 snow
Jun
63° / 38°
6 wet
Jul
73° / 44°
3 wet
Aug
74° / 42°
3 wet
Sep
68° / 36°
5 wet
Oct
55° / 30°
9 wet · 1 snow
Nov
41° / 26°
14 wet · 6 snow
Dec
34° / 20°
15 wet · 10 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Odell Lake-East, OR, 13.8 mi away at 4,800 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Keep exploring — more campsites worth the drive
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North Waldo
~1 min drive
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South Waldo Shelter
~9 min drive
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Little Cultus Campground
~14 min drive
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Maiden Peak Ski Cabin
~13 min drive
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Princess Creek Campground
~19 min drive
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Gold Lake Sno Shelter
~14 min drive
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Trapper Creek Campground
~20 min drive
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Fuji Shelter
~16 min drive
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Cow Meadow Campground
~21 min drive
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Westview Shelter
~18 min drive
Also worth it near here
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Islet Boat Site
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CHARLTON LAKE
~1 min drive
Jim Weaver Loop Trail #3590
~4 min drive
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Lower Rigdon Lake
~5 min drive
Islet Campground
33 sites for RV and tent camping