Gold Lake Campground

Gold Lake Campground offers convenient water access via a boat ramp at Salt Creek - Gold Lake near Cascade Summit in Lane County, Oregon. The facility operates on a first-come, first-served basis, and visitors must arrive in person to claim a campsite. Payment can be made on-site through the Recreation.gov mobile app's Scan and Pay feature where available.

This high-elevation mountain lake provides a scenic paddling destination with clear, cold water. The boat ramp and dock make launching kayaks, canoes, and small boats straightforward. The campground itself offers overnight accommodation options, making it ideal for multi-day paddling trips. Nearby hiking trails, including the 1-mile Grassy Lakes Trail, provide complementary recreation opportunities for campers. The area sits within the Cascade Range summit region, offering alpine lake paddling in a relatively remote setting.

Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free...

Overview
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis only. Visitors are required to physically arrive at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Once on-site, you may be able to pay for your campsite(s) by scanning a QR code using the Recreation.gov mobile app, and the Scan and Pay feature.
If this option is available, you will need to first download the free Recreation.gov mobile app https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service.

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