Cold Water Cove

Willamette National Forest

Cold Water Cove Campground offers stunning views of turquoise-colored Clear Lake and 3,000-year-old lava fields, making it an ideal location. On clear days, visitors can catch a glimpse of the Three Sisters and Mount Washington. Fishing, canoeing and boating are popular activities.

The campground offers single and double-family campsites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, trash collection and drinking water are provided. No hookups are available. A general store and restaurant are located at the resort next door.

Need to Know

• An additional fee will be charged for extra vehicles
• A fee will be charged for day-use visitors
• Click here for more information on Willamette National Forest
• 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.
• Be bear aware; keep all food out of sight in approved containers or locked inside your vehicle and remove all food from the area after eating
• No discharging firearms, possession of fireworks or use of chainsaws allowed

Natural Features

The campground sits at the south end of the lake at an elevation of 3,100 feet. A mix of maple, alder and Douglas fir trees cover the area. Some sites have limited views of the lake, and all sites have privacy from neighboring campers. Cold Water Cove sits in the midsection of the Cascades mountain range.

Nearby Attractions

The campground is near the Big Lake Trail Area, as well as Sahalie Falls and Koosah Falls. The falls are impressive sights, with foaming water gushing over two thick flows of ancient lava.

Recreation

Clear Lake is popular for fishing, canoeing and boating. Anglers cast for brook, rainbow and cutthroat trout. Power boating is not permitted, which makes for calm waters. A boat ramp and fish cleaning station are located in the campground. Boat rentals are available at an adjacent resort. The McKenzie River National Recreation Trail passes through the campground and runs along Clear Lake. The trail stretches 26 miles and is open to hikers and mountain bikers.

Contact Information

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P.O. Box 8516 Coburg OR 97048

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 801-226-3564

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Eugene, Oregon, take I-105 east to McKenzie Highway 126. Travel east on 126 for 55 miles to McKenzie Bridge. 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 at the end of the road.

Available Campsites

• Site 031, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop COLD, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 026, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop COLD, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop COLD, Type Tent Only Nonelectric