Oregon · Camping

Lofton Reservoir

May–Jun, Sep
best months

Is Lofton Reservoir 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 6,200 ft
  • Bly Ranger DistrictFremont-Winema National Forest

Lofton Reservoir campground is one of the three main points of interest in the Lofton Recreation Area Complex. Located 45 minutes east of Bly, Oregon, this highly developed campground features 26 campsites. The road is paved all the way to Lofton Area Reservoir, ideal if you're towing a trailer or boat. A camp host is on site throughout the summer months and provides visitor information. These spacious campsites accommodate trailers and feature grills, fire rings, and picnic tables. There are four vault toilets, five group sites, and one ADA designated site. This high elevation forest setting showcases a mixed conifer stand. The refreshing lakeside environment attracts migratory birds and deer. Although the water level varies in the reservoir throughout the season, it is stocked annually. There is a boat ramp and dock that is ADA accessible. Besides fishing and relaxing, you can hike 1.5 miles to Heart Lake on a defined trail. This hike is uphill on the way back to Lofton, making it a moderate 3 mile round-trip trek. Some campers bring their fishing poles, food, water and make it a day outing of fishing, picnicking, and hiking. There is no potable water. Visitors need to pack an adequate supply of water.

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  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep

    Best time to visit Lofton Reservoir

    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.

    1. Jan

      42° / 21°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      46° / 23°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      51° / 26°

      13 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 29°

      13 wet

    5. May

      66° / 37°

      10 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 41°

      6 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 49°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      86° / 45°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 38°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 30°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 25°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      41° / 20°

      14 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Bly 4 Se, OR, 12.7 mi away at 4,560 ft. The station sits about 1,600 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.