Vee Lake

Its 2 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open from May 15 to October 15. Vee Lake is a National Forest campground near Lakeview, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Lakeview, Oregon

Vee Lake from the boat launch. Photo: USDA Forest Service, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

Managed by: National Forest

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

Vee Lake: Vee Lake is stocked with rainbow trout and has a launch for electric-motor boats and canoes; visitors can walk around the lake on its earthen dam. The site overlooks Hart Mountain National Wildlife Refuge. (fs.usda.gov)

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: 2

✓ Toilets
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets. No potable water.

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

Access and cell service

Elevation: 6,124 ft

42.4220, -120.1624 in Lake. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Vee Lake is open from May 15 to October 15 , at 6,124 ft.

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Vee Lake?

No. Vee Lake 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 Vee Lake?

Camping at Vee Lake is free.

How many campsites does Vee Lake have?

Vee Lake has 2 campsites.

Is there drinking water at Vee Lake?

No. Vee Lake has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

When is Vee Lake open?

Vee Lake is open from May 15 to October 15.

Is there cell service at Vee Lake?

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 Vee Lake. 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 Vee Lake?

Vee Lake is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Vee Lake

First-come Can Springs Lakeview · National Forest

First-come Mud Creek Lakeview · National Forest

More campgrounds: camping near Lakeview and campgrounds in Lake.

Sources

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

Photo credits

Photo 1: USDA Forest Service, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

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