Scott Lake

Campground · Oregon · 1 bookable site ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Willamette National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1
Bookable site
12 ft
Max rig length
4,810 ft
Elevation

Overview

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.

If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

The facts

  • Season: Mid-July (weather dependent) – Late October (dependent on McKenzie Highway 242) — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
  • 1 bookable site
  • 4 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • Vehicles up to 12 ft
  • Loops: Scan and Pay

Site types

  • 3 Management
  • 1 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Pets allowed
  • Water hookups

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, grills, shade.

Book on Recreation.gov

4 campsites at Scott Lake

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeMax rigPeople
ScanPay 2Scan and PayManagement—————
ScanPay 3Scan and PayManagement—————
ScanPay 4Scan and PayManagement—————
StandardScan and PayStandard Nonelectric——Moderate12 ft— 🐾

Getting there

44.21232, -121.88801 · 44°12'44.4"N 121°53'16.8"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F————————————
Low °F————————————
Precip in13.610.011.19.16.34.20.81.13.38.013.415.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

$5/vehicle/day or valid recreation pass

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Scott Lake

Can you reserve a site at Scott Lake?
Yes, Scott Lake is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Scott Lake have?
4 sites in total, of which 1 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Scott Lake?
12 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Scott Lake?
Yes, pets are allowed at Scott Lake.
Does Scott Lake have hookups?
No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Scott Lake?
Campfires are allowed at Scott Lake. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Scott Lake also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Scott Lake's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $5/vehicle/day or valid recreation pass

Restrictions:

  • No trailer facilities
  • Camping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period.
  • Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibited
  • Dogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Scott Lake

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.