Duncan Reservoir

Duncan Reservoir offers a scenic paddling destination in the remote sagebrush rangelands west of Silver Lake. The boat ramp is a gravel and dirt launch with a small parking lot and turnaround area, making it well-suited for cartop boats, kayaks, canoes, and small power boats. The reservoir is seasonally stocked with rainbow trout, providing good fishing opportunities alongside paddling. No fees are charged for access.

The site is located about 5 miles south of Silver Lake via County Road 4-14. On-site facilities include a vault toilet, covered picnic area, and picnic tables with fire grates. Four single campsites and a group campsite are available for overnight stays on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact the facility at 541-947-2177 for current conditions. This is a quiet, undeveloped spot ideal for paddlers seeking a more remote experience in Oregon's less-traveled backcountry.

Overview:

Nestled in the sagebrush rangelands to the west of Silver Lake’s dry lake bed, Duncan Reservoir is a great place for picnicking, canoeing, camping, and fishing for stocked rainbow trout. The campground consists of four single campsites on the west side of Duncan Reservoir, and a group campsite on the north end of the reservoir, below the dam. Additional facilities at Duncan Reservoir...

Overview:

Nestled in the sagebrush rangelands to the west of Silver Lake’s dry lake bed, Duncan Reservoir is a great place for picnicking, canoeing, camping, and fishing for stocked rainbow trout. The campground consists of four single campsites on the west side of Duncan Reservoir, and a group campsite on the north end of the reservoir, below the dam. Additional facilities at Duncan Reservoir include a boat ramp, vault toilet, covered picnic area, and several picnic tables and fire grates. During the winter months, ice fishing is possible if the reservoir freezes over.

Know Before You Go:


Open year-round.
The 5-mile Portion of County Road 4-14 is gravel and sometimes rough. Be aware of livestock grazing on the open range, especially near OR 31.
4 Individual Campsites, 1 Group Site; first come, first serve.
Vault Restroom.
No Drinking Water available.
No Food or Gas at Duncan Reservoir.
The Nearest Services are in the nearby towns of Silver Lake, Fort Rock, and Summer Lake, Oregon.


Point of Interest:

County Road 4-14 winds through open range, revealing occasional glimpses of Silver Lake, Table Rock, Picture Rock Pass the occasional herd of pronghorn antelope.

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