Islet Campground (Waldo Lake)

Area Status: Closed

This 55 site campground is located at the north end of Waldo Lake, just south of North Waldo Campground. Each site has a fire ring and table. There are three vault restrooms within the campground and another at the boat launch/day use area. There is a sanitation station within easy access. Islet offers wonderful sandy beaches. Western winds consistently blow each afternoon, offering respite from early season mosquitoes, which are typically intense from June to mid-August so come prepared.

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 western hemlock. Recreation in the area is abundant with the lake an ideal location for water activities like sailing, canoeing and swimming.

The north end of Waldo Lake is a popular starting point for many wilderness trails and lakes, most notably the Rigdon, Wahanna and Torrey Lakes. There is a 1-mile Shoreline Trail between Islet and North Waldo campgrounds which provides a short and pleasant hike along the lakeshore.

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	03/22/24: Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire. See closure order and map.
Reservations:	Reserve online at www.recreation.gov or phone 1.877.444.6777. Over half the campsites are available for advance reservation via recreation.gov. The remainder are first come first serve.
Fees:	Single Campsites - $27 per night Multiple Campsites - $50 per night Extra Vehicles - $9 per vehicle, per night Campsite must be occupied every night paid and fees must be paid within 30 minutes of arrival. Download the Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your trip so you can pay the overnight fee onsite with Scan and Pay.
Usage:	Medium
Best Season:	August, September
Busiest Season:	August
Restrictions:	Single campsite capacity: 6 persons, 2 vehicles, and 2 tents* Multiple campsite capacity: 8 persons, 3 vehicles, and 3 tents* See special regulations for Waldo Lake Area Camping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period. Check-in time: 2:00 pm or later. Check-out time: 1:00 pm Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibited Dogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground *Additional vehicles that cannot fit within the area of the parking spur must park in the boat launch parking area.
Closest Towns:	Oakridge, Oregon (37.3 miles) Crescent Junction, Oregon (24.5 miles)
Water:	Yes, faucets
Restroom:	Vault toilets
Passes:	Interagency Senior and Access Passes (and the Golden Age and Access Passes) may receive a 50% discount on the use fee for individual campsites. This discount does not apply to extra vehicle fee or multiple campsites.
Operated By:	American Land & Leisure
Information Center:	Middle Fork Ranger District 46375 Highway 58 Westfir, OR 97492 541-782-2283

General Information

Directions:

37.3 miles east of Oakridge, Oregon

From Oakridge, Oregon: At the intersection of Crestview Street and Oregon State Highway 58, travel east on Highway 58 for 23.3 miles. Turn left on the Waldo Lake Road/Forest Road 5897. Travel for 12.8 miles and turn left at the T intersection on Forest Road 5898. Travel for 1.2 miles and the destination will be on your right.

General Notes:

Campground Map

Garbage containers, fire rings, boat launch, interpretive sign

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Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Recreation areas with activity Campground Camping:

Maximum trailer length 24 feet

No. of Sites	55
Reservation Info	No reservations. Sites are available on a first come, first served basis.
No. of Accessible sites	All restrooms are accessible.