USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Southwest Shore Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Cost
- Overnight Use: Single Site: $12 per night Additional Vehicle Fee: $6 per vehicle per night
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,085 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- CAMPGROUND SPUR (NFSR 2220480) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Nearest town
- Baker City, Oregon (24 miles)
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
Site map
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About
US Forest Service campground. Southwest Shore Campground is one of 3 campgrounds located around Phillips Lake. This campground usually opens up early 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, boating and watching wildlife. Pack out what you pack in. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° | 22° | 3° | 46° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 36° | 24° | -3° | 47° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 43° | 27° | 14° | 69° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 47° | 30° | 16° | 66° | 10 of 11 |
| May | 60° | 40° | 28° | 79° | 3 of 11 |
| June | 72° | 46° | 35° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 85° | 57° | 43° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 57° | 47° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 73° | 49° | 39° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 60° | 40° | 28° | 75° | 5 of 10 |
| November | 43° | 29° | 11° | 59° | 7 of 10 |
| December | 34° | 21° | 6° | 51° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Dean Creek Trailhead · 1.3 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Social Security Point Trailhead · 2.1 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Southeast Shore Phillips Lake Trailhead · 4.1 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Powder River Trailhead · 5.0 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Marble Pass Trailhead · 7.0 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
All 1 trails in Wallowa-Whitman National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Millers Lane Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- Union Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- Mccully Forks Campground · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi
- Antlers Guard Station Cabin · USDA Forest Service · 11 mi · 1 sites
- Unity Lake State Recreation Site · Oregon State Parks · 13 mi · 33 sites
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