Can Springs

Its 3 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open from May 15 to September 30. Can Springs is a National Forest campground near Lakeview, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Lakeview, Oregon

Managed by: National Forest

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

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Free

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 3

✓ Fire rings
✕ Potable water
✕ Toilets

On site: Fire rings. No potable water and no toilets.

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

Rules

Stay limit: 14 days; 28 days total per calendar year

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

Access and cell service

Elevation: 6,278 ft

42.3802, -120.1686 in Lake. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Can Springs is open from May 15 to September 30 , at 6,278 ft.

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Can Springs?

No. Can Springs 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 Can Springs?

Camping at Can Springs is free.

How many campsites does Can Springs have?

Can Springs has 3 campsites.

Is there drinking water at Can Springs?

No. Can Springs has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

When is Can Springs open?

Can Springs is open from May 15 to September 30.

How long can you stay at Can Springs?

The stay limit at Can Springs is 14 days; 28 days total per calendar year.

Is there cell service at Can Springs?

Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Can Springs. 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.

Who manages Can Springs?

Can Springs is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Can Springs

fishypedia.com · 28 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Cave Lake, whose mapped center point is 28 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Cave Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

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Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (sites, season, fee, water, toilets, fireRings), accessed 2026-09-29
fs.usda.gov (stayLimit), accessed 2026-09-29

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