Blue River, OR

Lookout Campground and Boat Launch - Willamette

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

Lookout Boat Launch and Campground is found on Blue River Reservoir. The campground includes a day use picnic area, a boat launch, floating dock, and a day use/overflow parking area. It is located on a beautiful open meadow with plenty of sunshine.

Recreation

Fishing, boating, swimming, and water skiing on Blue River Reservoir draw campers here. There is hiking on Buck Mountain Trail and Lookout Creek Old Growth Trail. Sightseeing is popular on the West Cascades National Scenic Byway.

Facilities

Lookout Campground is popular for group camping, as there are no designated sites. Drinking water, vault toilets, and firewood for sale are provided. There is a host onsite. While the day use parking and boat launch area is paved, the campground side is gravel.

Natural Features

The campground sits on the northeastern shore of Blue River Reservoir and can be accessed by driving the West Cascades National Scenic Byway. It is located in the Willamette National Forest on the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (801) 226-3564.

Nearby Attractions

Come for water play or fishing at Blue River Reservoir or for exploring the nearby trails and Scenic Byway. Hot springs are loctated within 10 miles.

Typical weather

Blue River Reservoir

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Blue River Reservoir, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.41°JJanuary: average water temperature 41°F41°FFebruary: average water temperature 41°F42°MMarch: average water temperature 42°F44°AApril: average water temperature 44°F48°MMay: average water temperature 48°F54°JJune: average water temperature 54°F60°JJuly: average water temperature 60°F61°AAugust: average water temperature 61°F56°SSeptember: average water temperature 56°F49°OOctober: average water temperature 49°F44°NNovember: average water temperature 44°F42°DDecember: average water temperature 42°F

Water: LOOKOUT CREEK NEAR BLUE RIVER, OR (USGS 14161500)

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