Cold Water Cove Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 44.3612, -121.9899
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this 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. 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.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Cold Water Cove Campground free?
No. Cold Water Cove Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Cold Water Cove Campground?
From McKenzie Bridge, OR, travel east on Highway 126 for 18 miles to the Clear Lake Area. Before reaching Clear Lake, turn right on Forest Road 770, heading northeast 1 mile to Coldwater Cove Campground.
What are the rules at Cold Water Cove Campground?
Camping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period.Check-in time: 2:00 pm or later. Check-out time: 1:00 pm; Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibitedDogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground
Nearby
- Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR)0.2 mi
- ICE CAP CAMPGROUND1.5 mi
- FISH LAKE REMOUNT DEPOT CABINS3.0 mi
- Lakes End Campground3.4 mi
- Trout Creek Campground - Willamette (OR)4.9 mi
- Lost Prairie Campground5.1 mi
- LOST PRAIRIE GROUP SITE5.1 mi
- BIG LAKE WEST CAMPGROUND5.4 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
