Brett And Paul On the Road: Emigrant Lake

In celebration of the end of the academic year and the 4th of July, Paul and I are taking the week for more Oregon exploration...first stop...Emigrant Lake County Park in Ashland, Oregon.

We absolutely love the arid, picturesque beauty of Southern Oregon...and of all of the cities in the region Ashland is by far our favorite. It is a hotspot for people watching, gourmet dining, unique shops, and abundant outdoor exploration, as well as the home of two very good friends Carl and Annette.

The choices in campground right near Ashland are pretty limited, but we certainly did not sacrifice at The Point RV park located at Emigrant Lake, a park with over 1400 acres and 12 miles of lakefront. A hotspot for fishing, water activities, and escaping the heat, Emigrant Lake is popular for residents of Ashland and Medford, particularly when the weather is in the high 90's like we are experiencing! The Point has 32 RV sites and there is a nearby tenting location that has 42 sites. There is an upper level and a lower level to the campground. The lower level has several sites with perfect views of the lake...#19 and #21 being the highly coveted. The upper level sites all have tremendous views of the lake, mountains, and the valley. Site reservations are essential here in the Summer, particularly if you want one of the prime spots. We reserved #29 which had a sweeping lake view from our living/dining room. Each of the sites has a fire pit and picnic table along with full hookups. The shower rooms are private and locking and the restrooms were very clean, although with limited sink and counter space.

There is no shade at the campground, so plan accordingly. We are happy our 2 A/C units are pumping out enough to keep us comfortable, but have watched several campers without A/C scoot out early. The rates are $30 a night and in our opinion, for the views, well worth it. Check it out....