Scout Lake Group Campground

Scout Lake Group Campground is close to Scout Lake (shown above) in the Deschutes National Forest. The campground is a mixed-use facility with 1 single family site (#6) available. Other sites are doubles (#3, 4A, 4B, 5, 7 and 8) and triples (#1, 2 and 9). One campsite is for tents only while all the others can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. The entire campground can be rented as a large group site for up to 100 people. The nearby day-use area has multiple picnic tables and parking for up to 50 vehicles.

Only non-motorized boats are permitted on Scout Lake. A large beach in the day-use area is popular for wading and swimming. At nearby Suttle Lake, boating, water skiing, and fishing are popular. Hiking trails are available in the area. Note that dogs are not allowed at Scout Lake Day Use Area or anywhere around the lake.

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Scout Lake Group Campground Basics
Scout Lake Group Campground Location:	From Sisters, Oregon, take Highway 20/126 northwest for 12 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 2070. Travel just less than a mile and turn left again onto Forest Service Road 2066 and continue to the campground entrance on the right.
Elevation:	3,700 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities:	Sisters - 15 miles Albany - 89 miles Salem - 67 miles
Number of Sites:	10
Open - Closed:	Open May through September
Max. People per site:	6, 12, or 18
Vehicles per site:	Single sites - 1 vehicle and 1 legally towed vehicle Double sites - 2 vehicles and 1 legally towed vehicle Triple sites - 3 vehicles and 1 legally towed vehicle (fee for additional vehicles)
Pets:	On leash, always attended
Operated by	Hoodoo Recreation for Deschutes National Forest
Sisters Ranger District:	(541) 549-7700

Scout Lake Group Campground Reservations
Reservations Available	Reservations are available for campsites 2 days to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum vehicle length:	40 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites:	No campsites designated as accessible.
Fees:	Single campsite - $23 per night Double sites - $46 Triple sites - $69 ($2, $4, or $6 more on holidays and holiday weekends) (plus $8 reservation fee)
Campground Map:	Scout Lake Group Campground Map
Campground Reservations:	Scout Lake Group Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out:	Check-in: 4:00 PM, check-out: 2:00 PM

Scout Lake Group Campground Amenities
Campsites:	Picnic table, campfire ring with grill; no hook-ups
Campground:	Vault toilets, piped water
Showers:	No
Dump station:	No
Attractions near Scout Lake Group Campground:	Enjoy Scout Lake for swimming and wading. Non-motorized boats are permitted. Make the short drive to Suttle Lake for boating, water skiing, and fishing. The nearby Suttle Lodge rents boats. Hike along the shore of Suttle Lake on the Suttle Lake Shoreline Trail. Hike on the Pacific Crest Trail from the trailhead along Highway 20. Hike to the summit of Black Butte. Shop Amazon for Trout Fishing Best Sellers

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Attractions and Activities

Hike on the Metolius-Windigo Trail, open to hikers, bikers and horses, more than 100 miles in length.
Head over to the Blue River Reservoir for swimming, boating, water skiing, and fishing.
Tour the Leaburg Fish Hatchery, 4 miles east of Leaburg. Open daily.
Play a round of golf at the Tokatee Golf Club in McKenzie Bridge.
Hike on the Hackleman Old Growth Trail west of Lost Prairie Group Campground.
Hike or mountain bike on the 26-mile McKenzie River National Recreation Trail.
Have a nice soak at Terwilliger Hot Springs by Cougar Reservoir. [May be closed due to 2018 Terwilliger Fire.]
Fly fish along the Metolius River (check local fishing regulations).
Visit the Camp Sherman Fish Viewing Platform by the Camp Sherman Store.
Hike up to the summit of Black Butte.
Spend days at Suttle Lake with boating, water skiing, and fishing.

Key Scout Lake Group Campground Regulations

Prevent the spread of invasive pests by obtaining firewood locally.
Fires are only permitted in designated fire receptacles and must be attended. Fires must be extinguished upon departure.
Pets must be kept on leash and attended at all times. Dogs are not allowed at the Scout Lake Day Use Area or around the lake.
Avoid problems with bears by securing food and scented items in a vehicle or other bear-proof locker.
Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

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