Sru Lake
Its 6 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Sru Lake is a National Forest campground near Powers, Oregon.
First-come, first-served
- Managed by
- National Forest
Sru Lake sits inside Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests. 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
- 6
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Rules
- Stay limit
- 14 days
- Quiet hours
- 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 2,197 ft
42.7310, -124.0050 in Coos. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Sru Lake?
No. Sru 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 Sru Lake?
Camping at Sru Lake is free.
How many campsites does Sru Lake have?
Sru Lake has 6 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Sru Lake?
No. Sru Lake has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Sru Lake?
Yes, pets are allowed at Sru Lake.
How long can you stay at Sru Lake?
The stay limit at Sru Lake is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Sru 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 Sru 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 Sru Lake?
Sru Lake is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Sru Lake
More campgrounds: camping near Powers and campgrounds in Coos.
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, toilets, water, petsAllowed, quietHours, stayLimit, fireRings), accessed 2026-09-29
Photo credits
- Photo 1: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, CC BY 4.0
- Photo 2: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, CC BY 4.0
- Photo 3: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, CC BY 4.0