Poole Creek

Umpqua National Forest

Poole Creek Campground is nestled in a forest of lodgepole pine, mountain hemlock and Shasta red fir, just south of the mouth of Poole Creek on the west shore of Lemolo Lake. The lake is the highest reservoir on the North Umpqua River at an elevation of 4,150 feet.

This campground has 60 standard sites, all sites are reservation only. Reservations must be made two days in advance. There is also one reservable group site. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings and grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

Need to Know

• Some individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservable and first-come first-serve sites are mixed throughout the campground.
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• Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
• Extra vehicle fee $5 per vehicle per night
• No horses or stock allowed at the group site

• Maximum vehicle length: 35 feet

Natural Features

Umpqua National Forest visitors are often taken aback by unique and surprising landscapes shaped by explosive geologic events. The 984,602-acre forest provides spectacular scenery and an abundance of natural and cultural resources. The translation of the word, "Umpqua," meaning "thundering waters," defines the area. High mountain lakes, heart-stopping rapids, peaceful ponds and thundering waterfalls, including the 272-foot Watson Falls on the North Umpqua Highway, offer visitors a renewed sense of spirit. Diverse ecosystems support a wide range of habitat for wildlife. From eagles and owls to salamanders and salmon, these species, along with many others, depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams and diverse forests to live.

Nearby Attractions

Experience 172 miles of diverse river and mountain landscapes along the Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway. Travel from rolling oak-covered hills and towering coniferous forests, to roaring whitewater rapids and ancient lava flows. The highway travels alongside the Upper Rogue and North Umpqua Wild and Scenic Rivers that contain world-class fisheries.

Recreation

Boating, fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing and water skiing top the list of recreational activities at the campground. Lemolo Lake provides outdoor enthusiasts with a multitude of recreational opportunities year round. The forested shoreline and mountainous backdrop provide a perfect setting for both swimmers braving the lake's cold, refreshing waters, and for anglers casting lines from boat or beach. Populations of German brown trout, Eastern brook trout, rainbow trout and kokanee salmon thrive in the lake which reaches depths of up to 100 feet in places. For waterfall seekers, nearby Lemolo Falls Trail is a steep traverse that drops down into North Umpqua Canyon for a view of Lemolo Falls as it cascades 150 feet to the canyon bottom. A spur trail accesses the bottom of the canyon below the falls.

Contact Information

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2020 Toketee Ranger Station Road Idleyld Park OR 97447

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 541-498-2531

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Roseburg, OR, travel east on OR-138 / NE Diamond Lake Boulevard for approximately 72 miles, turn left onto Forest Road 2610 (Bird's Point Road). Proceed 4 miles and turn right at the Poole Creek Campground sign. The campground is located on the west shore of Lemolo Lake. Turn right after the fee station for the group site.

Available Campsites

• Site GROUP SITE 1, Loop GROUP AREA, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 044, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 041, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 052, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 051, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 045, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 053, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 047, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 048, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 035, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 037, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 031, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 036, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 038, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 056, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 057, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 058, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 042, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 039, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 049, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 054, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 060, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 059, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 040, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 055, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 050, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 026, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 043, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 046, Loop POOLE CREEK, Type Standard Nonelectric

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