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The Social Security Point Trailhead is located in an open ponderosa pine forest above the northern shore of Phillips Lake. Although the area is used by many visitors, it is also a trailhead for the Phillips Lake North Shoreline Trail #1608 which goes west to the upper end of the lake, or east back towards Union Creek Campground and Mason Dam Boat Launch.
In developed camping areas (e.g. campgrounds) or dispersed camping areas (e.g. non-designated campsites, or hunting camps) it is prohibited to camp in excess of 14 days within any 30 day period, except as authorized by a Forest Officer or District Ranger
Causing a public inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm by making unreasonably loud noises is prohibited.
Operating or using a device such as a radio, television, musical instrument, motor or engine to cause an unreasonable disturbance is prohibited.
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From Baker City, Oregon travel south on Highway 7 (also known as the Elkhorn Scenic Byway) towards John Day, Oregon for about 20 miles to Forest Road 300; The entrance to the trailhead is signed on the left side of the highway; Travel down Forest Road 300 for 0.5 miles to the trailhead near the toilet building; The Phillips Lake North Shoreline Trail #1608 goes east or west from this area.
Advisory: The forest road from Highway 7 to the trailhead is not plowed yet is still driveable most of the winter for high clearance vehicles with four-wheel drive or traction tires.
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A nice area of Forest Service Dispersed camping.
After turning off the main hwy, there are a number of pull-in/back-in free camping spots and a vault toilet near the end of the road. There are also a couple of pull through spots that would handle large trailers or 5th wheels.
You can also go all the way down to lake level and pick a camping spot. Lake level provides great mountain views and gorgeous sunsets. If you do go to lake level, there is a short stretch of rough road on an incline. You can stop at the vault toilet and walk down for a quick look to make sure you are comfortable. We camped at the lake with a 28' trailer and 4X4 and had no issue with the road.
