Schoolhouse Campground

This was a great campground. We arrived at night and would see the rangers making their way around the camp checking out everything was okay, and later saw a sheriff vehicle pass by too which made us feel much safer. The campsites we stayed at were 35 and 36 and they were a good size, nice and flat. We only set up in 36 though so we used 35 just for the bear box and parking. The bathrooms were pretty clean and well stocked but there's no lights inside. There are no showers so you have to bring your own stuff if you want to. When wer arrived there was some ants but they disappeared by the next day so they didn't bother us. Some toilets are flush but not all. We were close to the restrooms and garbage which saved us a walk. The bears are definitely real, another site left a cooler out and it visited, but if you put all your food and coolers in the bear box you'll be fine. The bear boxes are a good size but if you bring lots of baskets or coolers you might need another box or store it in your car. The lake was beautiful but it is DEEP. It's really only for boats. If you've got kids I'd recommend instead oregon creek day use area, it's around 11 minutes away by car but it's a great place for families and pets. The water was not strong when we went but it's perfect to swim in, it's deeper as you go in but a good swimmer can do well, but we brought our life jackets either way. Lots of shade, tables to eat and there's restrooms.

Nice campground. Pottable water and toilets are available, but no showers or power. We had a bear break our car window and open our tailgate, so be mindful of bear safety! Also be sure to bring mosquitto repellent. If you bring the natural stuff, bring some of the chemical stuff as backup.

I have been camping at Schoolhouse for more than 20 years and many people who come here will say the same. It’s shady and close to the lake and perfect if you have a boat. The bathrooms have running water but it’s primitive which is fine with me. Some sites are better than others so a little diligence will improve your experience. There was a time where rowdy campers could spoil an enjoyable evening but the sheriff has slowed that issue down. The biggest nuisance now are the loud generators from the guys in trailers and I’m not sure how to solve that problem. There is also a bear who likes to raid poorly stored food though he is more entertaining than problematic. One time we saw the bear steal our neighbors camp chair. Funny for us. Not for them. Michael Delehanty Compass Real Estate.

Nice sites. Many aren't very level, something to watch out for if you have multiple tents. Most sites have a good amount of shade. Bathrooms are toilets and sink only, kept fairly clean. Nearby hiking has great views on the reservoir. Make sure to bring plenty of mosquito repellent.

Stayed the very last week that they were open for the season. The CG is really nice. The sites seem well spaced. There is downed (cut) trees and logs everywhere, so firewood was in abundance, but I think there was a fire ban. The lake is a good 1/2 mile hike from the CG, but it's on a very nice trail. I caught a bunch of bass and bluegill, so fishing was good. I can see, however, where this CG would be a zoo in the prime season. And, I'm sorry to say, it's the campers IMO that are, well, the weekenders who are extremely selfish. One of my neighbors decided to put his generator facing my site, even though the one on the opposite side was vacant. He then ran his generator ALL day long, and well past "quiet" hours. My neighbors on the other side of me (only 10% of the sites were occupied...of course both next to me were also) had three big dogs...never restrained. They ran right through my site, riling up my dogs. The three dogs probably don't know what a leash is. I have a story for those of you who never restrain your "friendly" dogs: I met, at a campground, a combat veteran, about 30 years old. I met him because we were watching an off-leash dog roam the CG. He told me that he was attacked during combat by a dog (he showed me his scars) and that his PTSD kicked in when he saw off leash dogs. So, to those of you selfish people - keep this in mind: do you WANT to risk causing anguish to someone? How about the moms who fear for their kids? My dogs have been attacked three times by off leash dogs. ALL campgrounds have leash rules.