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Lofton Reservoir

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $6 per night; additional vehicle $2 per night, and it is open year-round. Lofton Reservoir is a National Forest campground near Bly, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Bly, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest
Access road
Paved

Lofton Reservoir sits inside Fremont-Winema National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Heart Lake Trail: A 1.5-mile trail climbs from the campground to Heart Lake (about 3 miles round trip). Lofton Reservoir is stocked annually; electric motors only, 5 mph limit.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $6 per night; additional vehicle $2 per night

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

RV sites
24
Group sites
5
Accessible sites
1
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Campground host
On site

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Access road
Paved
Elevation
6,200 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage mapped
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
4G LTE
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Lofton Reservoir is open year-round .

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Lofton Reservoir?
No. Lofton Reservoir is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Lofton Reservoir?
Camping at Lofton Reservoir costs Single Site: $6 per night; additional vehicle $2 per night.
How many campsites does Lofton Reservoir have?
Lofton Reservoir has 24 RV sites and 5 group sites. 1 site is accessible.
Are there accessible (ADA) campsites at Lofton Reservoir?
Yes, 1 site is designated accessible at Lofton Reservoir.
Is there drinking water at Lofton Reservoir?
No. Lofton Reservoir has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Lofton Reservoir open?
Lofton Reservoir is open year-round.
Is there cell service at Lofton Reservoir?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from Verizon at Lofton Reservoir. It shows none from AT&T or T-Mobile. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Is there a campground host at Lofton Reservoir?
Yes, Lofton Reservoir has a campground host on site.
Who manages Lofton Reservoir?
Lofton Reservoir is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Lofton Reservoir

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Sources

First-come, first-served Single Site: $6 per night; additional vehicle $2 per night
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