Southwest Shore Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Bull Prairie Campground · 80.5 mi
- Coordinates
- 44.6759, -118.0810
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Southwest Shore Campground is one of 3 campgrounds located around Phillips Lake. This campground usually opens up early in the spring and has a warm, open pine tree setting. Due to fluctuating water levels, the lake may be a short hike down from the campground. Popular activities include fishing, hiking, boating and watching wildlife.
From the USFS.
Is Southwest Shore Campground free?
No. Southwest Shore Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Southwest Shore Campground?
From Baker City, Oregon travel south on Highway 7 towards John Day, Oregon for 22 miles; Once past the upper end of the Phillips Lake turn left on Hudspeth Lane and go 1.2 miles to Forest Road 2220; Turn left on Forest Road 2220 and go 0.5 miles to campground entrance on left side of road.
What are the rules at Southwest Shore Campground?
General rules of use and restrictions apply for this developed recreation site. The Recreation Site Concessionaire also has rules of use posted for the site.
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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
