East Lake Campground
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About East Lake Campground
East Lake Campground is a national park campground at Deschutes National Forest in Deschutes County, Oregon. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
East Lake Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access). Campers rate it 4.5/5 across 90 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Deschutes National Forest include Cinder Hill Campground, Little Crater Campground, Chief Paulina Horse Camp, Newberry Group Camp Site and Paulina Lake Campground.
Total reservations in June — 2023: 201 · 2024: 172 · 2025: 193
Location
Address
Deschutes County, Oregon
Coordinates
43.7177, -121.2113
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •July sees 395 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Cinder Hill Campground
Deschutes National Forest
Little Crater Campground
Deschutes National Forest
Chief Paulina Horse Camp
Deschutes National Forest
Newberry Group Camp Site
Deschutes National Forest
Paulina Lake Campground
Deschutes National Forest
Mckay Crossing Campground
Deschutes National Forest
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East Lake Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book East Lake Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at East Lake Campground?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at East Lake Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at East Lake Campground right now?
East Lake Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is East Lake Campground located?
East Lake Campground is located in Deschutes National Forest, Oregon.
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