A gravel road curving into a high mountain valley at first light, the peaks catching the sun.

Forest Service campground

East Bay Campground

Forest Service campground in Fremont-Winema National Forest, Oregon.

Managed by
Forest Service Fremont-Winema National Forest
Sites
18 18 standard non-electric
Hookups
None listed
Reservations
Recreation.gov

Overview

Located 40 minutes south of Silver Lake, Oregon, East Bay is a desirable campground located at the base of Hager Mountain on the scenic Thompson Reservoir. Enjoy gorgeous views of the mountain and shady campsites thanks to the ponderosa pines and aspens.

Eighteen spacious campsites accommodate tent and RV camping. Amenities include picnic tables, fire rings, potable water, and three vault toilets. East Bay is a popular campground with hunters every fall.

East Bay Campground has convenient access to the hiker trail that leads to the summit of Hager Mountain, about 4 miles one way.

Besides hiking, East Bay offers excellent fishing and boating opportunities on Thompson Reservoir. There is no dock at the present time but boaters can easily back their boat down the ramp into the water. Thompson Reservoir is stocked with rainbow trout on an annual basis.

Recreation

Recreation opportunities in the area include picnicking, flatwater water activities, fishing, hiking, bird watching, nature viewing. The National Recreation Trail #160 is within close proximity to the Campground.

Facilities

3 Vault Toilets, Potable Water (seasonally available by hand pump).

Nearby Attractions

National Recreation Trail #160, Hager Mountain Lookout, Sycan Marsh, Winter Rim

The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

What people do here

  • boating
  • camping
  • canoeing
  • day use area
  • fishing
  • hiking
  • kayaking
  • paddling
  • photography
  • sailing
  • water access
  • water activities

The federal record has no coordinates for this campground, so it is listed under its county and left off the map rather than placed by guesswork. Use the directions above.

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated April 29, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.