Unity Lake State Recreation Site
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins, yurts
- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov(541) 446-3470
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert General advisoryDue to low water levels, the boat docks at Unity Lake State Recreation Site have been removed from the lake. We do not have an estimated timeframe… (more)
Due to low water levels, the boat docks at Unity Lake State Recreation Site have been removed from the lake. We do not have an estimated timeframe for when they will be available again as it will be dependent on water levels.
Posted by the park 2025-07-10. Official alert
Overview
Unity Lake State Recreation Site is a recreation area in Baker County, about 26 miles southwest of Baker City.
Popular activities here are boating, fishing, wildlife watching, hiking, and picnicking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites with electric hookups, tent sites, and showers. There are also cabins and yurts for rent.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Open for day use: year round Open for camping: Apr 14 – Oct 22
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Pets
Pets must be physically restrained (held or on a leash no longer than six feet) except in designated off-leash areas or inside a vehicle, tent or pet-friendly yurt/cabin; owners pick up after pets.
Statewide rule from Oregon's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
'Oregon State Parks waives day-use parking fees at more than 150 parks'. Campers' receipts count as a permit. Oregon Coast Passports sold in 2026 are not accepted.
Statewide fee rule from Oregon's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Oregon park passes
- 12-month day-use parking permit — $60 Oregon residents; $75 non-residents. Day-use parking at parks that require a day-use parking permit Details
- Daily parking permit — $10 per day per vehicle (residents); $12 (non-residents). Parking for the day at any state park that requires a day-use parking permit Details
From the Oregon state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com)
- Phone
- 800-452-5687
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonal Camping Reservations for cabins and campsites available up to 6 months in advance.
• 35 electrical sites with water
• Two reservable cabins (One pet-friendly; see our Pets in Parks FAQ for more info)
• Hot showers and flush toilets
• Hiker/biker camp
• ADA-accessible RV dump station
• Firewood and ice for sale
• Universal Access: Two sites are accessible to campers with disabilities. | — | 35 electrical sites with water; Hiker/biker campShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Seasonal Camping
Reservations for cabins and campsites available up to 6 months in advance.
- 35 electrical sites with water
- Two reservable cabins (One pet-friendly; see our Pets in Parks FAQ for more info)
- Hot showers and flush toilets
- Hiker/biker camp
- ADA-accessible RV dump station
- Firewood and ice for sale
- Universal Access: Two sites are accessible to campers with disabilities.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BoatingFishingWildlife viewing and birdingHikingCampingPicnicking
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Flush toilets
- Showers
- Picnic areas
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Electric hookups
Lodging
- Cabins
- Yurts
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Accessible amenities: Hot Shower, Restrooms Flush, Camping, Cabin, Picnicking
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Baker City — about 26 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 44.4953, -118.1833
- Phone
- (541) 446-3470
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Oregon State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 26, 2026
- Oregon State Parks park finder JSON (services/park.cfc?method=getAll), used by the Find a Park page
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology