Lakeview, Oregon
Lakeview is a town of 3,270 people in Lake County, Oregon, founded in 1869.
Why visit Lakeview
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bailey and Massingill Store and John N. and Cornelia Watson House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; December lows average 21°F, and about 55 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Lakeview
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lakeview
Lakeview is a city in Lake County, Oregon, United States. The population was 2,418 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Lake County. The city bills itself as the "Tallest Town in Oregon" because of its elevation, 4,757 feet (1,450 m) above sea level.
From the Wikipedia article Lakeview, Oregon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks10
Bailey and Massingill Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic building in Lakeview, Oregon, USA
John N. and Cornelia Watson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Lakeview, Oregon, listed on the NRHP
Nevada–California–Oregon Railway Passenger Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic train station in Lakeview, Oregon, USA
Post and King Saloon
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Commercial building in Lakeview, Oregon, USA
William P. Heryford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Oregon, United States
Heryford Brothers Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
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Lake County Round Sale Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes12
Tall Town Teriyaki
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
25 South G Street, Lakeview
Tu-Sa 11:00-18:30
History
Native Americans occupied the area around Lakeview as early as 14,000 years ago, as evidenced by artifacts found in the Paisley Caves north of Lakeview. When European explorers came through the Goose Lake Valley, Shoshone-speaking people were living in the area.
In 1827, Peter Skene Ogden led a brigade of Hudson's Bay Company trappers through the Goose Lake Valley. He was followed in 1832 by John Work and his trappers. Work noted the hot springs north of Goose Lake (now called Hunter's Hot Springs) in his journal. The hot springs are approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) north of the Lakeview town site.
In 1867 and 1868, General George Crook led United States Army units and Indian scouts from the Wasco and Warm Springs tribes in a successful campaign against Northern Paiute bands in Eastern Oregon and Northern California. This was part of the conflict known as the Snake War. Crook used Camp Warner as his supply depot and administrative headquarters. The camp was abandoned in 1874. Camp Warner was northeast of the site now known as Lakeview.
In 1869, M. W. Bullard settled along Bullard Creek at the mouth of Bullard Canyon at the northern end of the Goose Lake Valley. This became the town of Lakeview. William Heryford brought cattle into the Goose Lake Valley in 1872. In 1873, the area's first post office was opened at the Tenbrook Ranch, south of present-day Lakeview.
From the History section of Lakeview, Oregon on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship6
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.6 mi
HC 64 Hwy 395, Lakeview
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare1
Howard's Valu Rite Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
101 North F Street, Lakeview
Map of Lakeview
51 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 1.9 in | 12.5 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 24°F | 1.6 in | 10.8 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 28°F | 1.4 in | 5.3 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 31°F | 1.5 in | 5.7 in |
| May | 64°F | 38°F | 1.4 in | 1.6 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 44°F | 0.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 51°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 49°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 40°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 33°F | 1.0 in | 0.8 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 27°F | 1.7 in | 8.2 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 21°F | 2.1 in | 10.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lakeview 2 Nnw Hcn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lake County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2021-08-16: Patton Meadow Fire (Fire)
- 2021-07-10: Bootleg Fire (Fire)
- 2020-09-15: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2020-09-12: Brattain Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lake County-Lakeview Airport (LKV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Cedarville 47 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Alturas 50 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bonanza 54 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Malin 56 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Newell 56 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lakeview, Oregon (3884211893), brx0 from Portland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Bailey Massingill Store 1917 - Lakeview Oregon, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Post and King Saloon 2 - Lakeview Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Heryford House 2 - Lakeview Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Watson House - Lakeview Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lake County Round Sale Barn - Lakeview Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Heryford Brothers Building - Lakeview Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
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