Within Willamette National Forest, Clear Lake Resort operates as a US Forest Service campground that stays open year-round. The resort sits beside Clear Lake, which restricts motorized boats and creates space for kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing. Campers can access tent sites, cabin rentals, and boat rentals, with a lodge restaurant operating between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
The campground provides drinking water, restrooms, showers, and allows pets throughout the property. Sites cost $70-$135 per night and require reservations. Rangers recommend visiting after Labor Day for better availability at both campsites and cabins.
Description
In the summer months, this sparkling lake in the Cascades is a great place to fish, paddle (no motorized boats allowed), hike and mountain bike. While the clear waters might seem tempting to jump in to, the nearly freezing temperature of the lake makes it unsuitable for swimming. A picnic shelter, built by the Civilian Conservation Corp, is at the day use area near the resort. Osprey and bald eagles, and native cutthroat trout call the lake home. Non-native rainbow and brook trout are also found in the lake. The "lake born of fire," is the headwaters of the McKenzie River and was formed 3,000 years ago when lava from Sand Mountain reached the river and backed up water to form the lake. The original forest lining the riverbanks was submerged. Remnants of some of these submerged trees still stand under 120 feet of water and are visible from the trail and by boat. View more Popular Lakes & Rivers ACTIVITIES Biking Camping Fishing Hiking Picnicking
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Location
Public CampgroundClear Lake Resort is located in Oregon
Directions
From McKenzie Bridge, OR, travel east on Highway 126 for 18 miles to Clear Lake.
Address
60700 Hwy 126
Sisters, OR 97759
Coordinates
44.37500043 N
121.99900097 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
Drive Time
- 1 hr from Bend, OR
- 1 hr 20 min from Eugene, OR
- 1 hr 24 min from Albany, OR
- 1 hr 46 min from Salem, OR









