Islet Campground
Islet Campground is a national forest campground in Oregon. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 43.74694, -122.00745
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Canoeing, Hiking, Sailing, Swimming
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 801-226-3564
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Islet Campground
Overview 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 mountain hemlock. Recreation in the area is abundant with the lake an ideal location for water activities like sailing, canoeing and swimming. Recreation Waldo Lake is circled by the Jim Weaver Loop, 22 miles of trail for hiking and biking. Bikes are allowed on the trails, but not in the nearby Waldo Lake Wilderness. There is also easy access to the Pacific Crest Trail. Facilities This 55 site campground is located at the north end of Waldo Lake, just south of North Waldo Campground, 31 sites are reservable. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. There are three vault restrooms within the campground and another at the boat launch/day use area. 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. Natural Features Situated high on the western slopes of the Oregon Cascades at 5,400 feet in elevation, Waldo Lake is one of the purest lakes in Oregon (9.8 square miles with a maximum depth of 427 feet). It has no permanent inlet to bring nutrients into the lake for plant growth. The lack of plant life contributes to its purity, allowing you to see to depths of 120 feet on a calm day. Nearby Attractions The north end of Waldo Lake is a popu
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 41 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 298 designated routes (361 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islet Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| North Waldo | National forest campground | 0.8 mi | — | No hookups |
| North Waldo Lake Campground | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Harralson Horse Camp | Private campground | 1.4 mi | — | — |
| Shadow Bay Campground | Private campground | 3.9 mi | — | — |
| Shadow Bay | National forest campground | 4.1 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.