U.S. Forest Service · Willamette National Forest · OR

Cold Water Cove Campground

OpenSeason 05-01 – 10-31
UnlistedAccess

The place

Stunning views of the turquoise-colored Clear Lake and 3000-year-old lava fields make this campground an ideal location. The campground sits on the south end of Clear Lake in a mix of maple, alder and Douglas fir trees. On a clear day, catch a glimpse of the Three Sisters Mountains and Mt. Washington. There are 34 campsites (31 single, 3 multiple). Sites #7 and #10 are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. No hookups are available. Fishing, canoeing and boating are popular activities. Keep reading

Evening nature talks are conducted at the amphitheater in the Clear Lake Day Use Area. A general store and restaurant are located at the resort next door.

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Fees

Single Campsites -$25 per night Multiple Campsites - $46 per night Extra Vehicles - $9 per vehicle, per night Day Use - $9 per vehicle, per day Download the Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your trip so you can pay the overnight fee onsite with Scan and Pay .
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Your representative

This campground sits in OR-05. This member’s public-lands record →

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