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Southwest Shore Campground

Southwest Shore Campground is one of 3 campgrounds located around Phillips Lake. This campground usually opens up first in the Spring and has a warm open pine tree setting. Due to fluctuating water levels, the lake may be a short hike down from the campground. Popular activities include fishing, hiking Phillips Lake South Shoreline Trail #1610, boating, and watching wildlife.

General Information

May - September

Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

  • Camping: 50% discount on single site camping fee with Interagency Senior, Interagency Access, Gold Age or Golden Access pass.
  • Day use: No passes honored.

General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. The Recreation Site Concessionaire also has rules of use posted for the site.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $12 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $6 per vehicle per night

  • Single family campsite = $12
  • Extra vehicle at campsite = $6
  • Day-use vehicles = $6
  • Overflow = $10

Discounts are subject to the terms of the passes, and policies of the Concession operator. For visitors with an Interagency Senior Passes, Interagency Access Passes, Golden Age Passport or Golden Access Passport the discount is 50%

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 44.675888

Longitude: -118.0809444

Directions

From Baker City, Oregon travel south on Highway 7 towards John Day, Oregon for 22 miles; Once past the upper end of the Phillips Lake turn left on Hudspeth Lane and go 1.2 miles to Forest Road 2220; Turn left on Forest Road 2220 and go 0.5 miles to campground entrance on left side of road.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

At each campsite

Last updated May 19, 2025