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Drews Creek

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

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Lakeview, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest

Drews Creek 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: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28

Sites and hookups

Total sites
3
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✕ Potable water

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

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

Access and cell service

Elevation
4,840 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.3 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
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

Drews Creek is open from May 15 to October 15 , at 4,840 ft.

Sources: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Drews Creek?
No. Drews Creek 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 Drews Creek?
Camping at Drews Creek is free.
How many campsites does Drews Creek have?
Drews Creek has 3 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Drews Creek?
No. Drews Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Drews Creek open?
Drews Creek is open from May 15 to October 15.
Is there cell service at Drews Creek?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.3 mi away, T-Mobile shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away, and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away. 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 Drews Creek itself. 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 Drews Creek?
Drews Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Drews Creek

fishypedia.com · 21 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Cave Lake, whose mapped center point is 21 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Cave Lake fishing on fishypedia.com.

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