Lookout Campground and Boat Launch - Willamette
Campground · 20 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Willamette National Forest (NF) · Open Access
- 20
- Bookable sites
- 30 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 1,678 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Lookout Boat Launch and Campground is found on Blue River Reservoir. The campground includes a day use picnic area, a boat launch, floating dock, and a day use/overflow parking area. It is located on a beautiful open meadow with plenty of sunshine.Recreation
Fishing, boating, swimming, and water skiing on Blue River Reservoir draw campers here. There is hiking on Buck Mountain Trail and Lookout Creek Old Growth Trail. Sightseeing is popular on the West Cascades National Scenic Byway.Facilities
Lookout Campground is popular for group camping, as there are no designated sites. Drinking water, vault toilets, and firewood for sale are provided. There is a host onsite. While the day use parking and boat launch area is paved, the campground side is gravel.Natural Features
The campground sits on the northeastern shore of Blue River Reservoir and can be accessed by driving the West Cascades National Scenic Byway. It is located in the Willamette National Forest on the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.Nearby Attractions
Come for water play or fishing at Blue River Reservoir or for exploring the nearby trails and Scenic Byway. Hot springs are loctated within 10 miles.The facts
- 20 bookable sites
- 21 sites in total, including non-bookable
- Vehicles up to 30 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: LOOKOUT, S&P
Site types
- 16 Standard Nonelectric
- 2 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 2 Walk To
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.
21 campsites at Lookout Campground and Boat Launch - Willamette
Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | LOOKOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 02 | LOOKOUT | Walk To | Back In | — | — | — | — | |
| 03 | LOOKOUT | Walk To | Back In | — | — | — | — | |
| 04 | LOOKOUT | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 05 | LOOKOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 30 ft | — | |
| 06 | LOOKOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 30 ft | — | |
| 07 | LOOKOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 08 | LOOKOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 30 ft | — | |
| 09 | LOOKOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 30 ft | — | |
| 10 | LOOKOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 30 ft | — | |
| 11 | LOOKOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 12 | LOOKOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 13 | LOOKOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 14 | LOOKOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 15 | LOOKOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Riverfront | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 16 | LOOKOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 17 | LOOKOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 18 | LOOKOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 30 ft | — | |
| 19 | LOOKOUT | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 20 | LOOKOUT | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Single S&P | S&P | Management | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From Blue River, travel 3 miles east on Hwy 126. Turn left on FS 15 Road. Go 4 miles to Lookout Boating Site & Campground on left.
44.20477, -122.25860 · 44°12'17.2"N 122°15'31.0"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 11.1 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 7.7 | 4.7 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 6.0 | 11.2 | 13.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Lookout Campground and Boat Launch - Willamette
- Can you reserve a site at Lookout Campground and Boat Launch - Willamette?
- Yes, Lookout Campground and Boat Launch - Willamette is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Lookout Campground and Boat Launch - Willamette have?
- 21 sites in total, of which 20 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Lookout Campground and Boat Launch - Willamette?
- 30 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Lookout Campground and Boat Launch - Willamette?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Lookout Campground and Boat Launch - Willamette.
- Are campfires allowed at Lookout Campground and Boat Launch - Willamette?
- Campfires are allowed at Lookout Campground and Boat Launch - Willamette. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-07.
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