North Waldo

Willamette National Forest

Waldo Lake is one of the largest natural lakes in Oregon. It offers a uniquely peaceful setting on the water and along remote shorelines, surrounded by forests of Douglas fir and mountain hemlock. Recreation in the area is abundant with the lake an ideal location for water activities like sailing, canoeing and swimming.

North Waldo is the most popular of the Waldo Lake Campgrounds. There are 58 sites with fire rings and tables, 34 are reservable. The boat launch is somewhat deeper than the others on the lake, which is more accommodating for large sailboats. The drier environment supports fewer mosquitoes, but they are still plentiful in season. This facility is operated by American Land & Leisure. We appreciate hearing from you. Comment cards are available from campground hosts or online at www.americanll.com.

Need to Know

• Generator and chainsaw use are prohibited in undeveloped areas around Waldo Lake.
• Generator use is allowed in developed campgrounds--quiet hours are posted.
• Boat motor use is restricted to electric motors only.
• Emergency landing only for float planes
• 14 day boat moorage limit. People must be staying at Waldo Lake while mooring their boats.
• Islands are day use only, no overnight camping.
• 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.

Natural Features

Situated high on the western slopes of the Oregon Cascades at 5,400 feet in elevation, Waldo Lake is one of the purest lakes in Oregon (9.8 square miles with a maximum depth of 427 feet). It has no permanent inlet to bring nutrients into the lake for plant growth. The lack of plant life contributes to its purity, allowing you to see to depths of 120 feet on a calm day.

Recreation

Waldo Lake is circled by the Jim Weaver Loop, 20 miles of trail for hiking and biking. Bikes are allowed on the trails, but not in the nearby Waldo Lake Wilderness. There is also easy access to the Pacific Crest Trail and North Waldo is also a popular starting point for many wilderness trails and lakes, most notably the Rigdon, Wahanna and Torrey Lakes. There is a 1-mile Shoreline Trail between North Waldo Campground and Islet Campground which provides a short and pleasant hike along the lakeshore.

Contact Information

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FS Rd 5895 at Waldo Lake Oakridge OR 97463

Phone Number

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

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

From Oakridge, follow Hwy 58 east for 25 miles to the Waldo Lake Road (FS Road 5897). Follow Waldo Lake Road for 11 miles to FS Road 5898. Follow FS Road 5898 to FS Road 5895. Continue on FS Road 5895 to North Waldo Campground.

Available Campsites

• Site 037, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 039, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 040, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Walk To
• Site 032, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 018, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Walk To
• Site 031, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 038, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 036, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 035, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 026, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 041, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Walk To
• Site 017, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop NORTH WALDO, Type Standard Nonelectric

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