Campgrounds in the Umpqua National ForestLemolo Lake Reservoir on the Umpqua River.Lemolo "Lake" Reservoir was formed with the damming of the Umpqua River. View Mt Thielsen (background) from the lake. The reservoir offers much in the way of vacation recreation: Lemolo Lake Resort, camping at several USFS Campgrounds (see them listed below), as well as boating, fishing, water skiing, swimming; hiking trails to waterfalls, access to the Pacific Crest trail and the Umpqua River Trail. The hike to Toketee Waterfall is west within 15 miles from the turnoff of Hwy 138, to Watson Waterfalls: west within 10, & the opportunity to view and photograph Whitehorse & Clearwater Waterfalls: west within 5 and 7 respectively. The north entrance to Crater Lake is east within 20 miles of the turnoff from Hwy 138. (I'm estimating this distance, but if I'm off, it's not by much. I know this pass very well.- gm) Fishing: The lake contains Kokanee, Eastern Brook, and a few Rainbow trout. Large German brown trout are wild native fish and can be taken on troll and fly. Directions to the campgrounds on Lemolo Lake Reservoir: Umpqua National ForestPoole Creek CampgroundPoole Creek campground lies at the mouth of Poole Creek on the western shore of Lemolo Lake. Lemolo Lake is 72 miles east of Roseburg, Oregon on the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway, Hwy 138. Turn north onto FS Road 2610; the turnoff is marked from the highway. Drive 4 miles and turn right when you see the Poole Creek Campground sign. A Northwest Forest Pass is required to use the boat ramp. The campground offers 59 campsites: tent, travel trailers up to 30' and RVs up to 35'. Tables are included, as well as fireplaces, running water, vault toilets, a boat ramp (Northwest Forest Pass required) and a swimming beach. A group camping area is also available. Reservations are required for this. To make reservations call: 877-444-6777. For more information: USFS: The Umpqua National Forest or call the Toketee Ranger Station: 541-498-2531. * Other nearby campsites: Bunket Hill Forest service campground, Inlet Forest Service Campground, East Lemolo Forest Service Campground, as well as a full service resort, operating under permit of the Umpqua National Forest, which includes RV Camping, motel units, swiss chalets and more. The RV park offers full or partial hookups, a dump station, bathrooms, showers, and a laundromat. Bunker Hill CampgroundBunker Hill Forest Service Campground is situated on the northwest shore of Lemolo Reservoir beneath the heavily wooded Bunker Hill. Lemolo Lake is 72 miles east of Roseburg, Oregon on the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway, Hwy 138. Turn north onto FS Road 2610; the turnoff is marked from the highway. Drive 5.5 miles. You'll cross the Lemolo Lake Dam. Turn right onto FS Road 2612, and drive until you see the campground. The campground offers 8 campsites, both trailer (up to 22') and tent units, tables, fireplaces and vault toilets. There is no drinking water.. For more information: USFS: Umpqua National Forest or call the Toketee Ranger Station: 541-498-2531. * See above. East Lemolo CampgroundEast Lemolo Forest service Campground is an informal campground, located on the southeast shore of the reservoir. Lemolo Lake is 72 miles east of Roseburg, Oregon on the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway, Hwy 138. Turn north onto FS Road 2610; drive 3 miles and turn right onto FS Road 2614, drive 2 more miles, turn left onto FS Road 2610-430. The campground is at the end of the road: .3 mile. The campground offers and informal camping area with picnic tables, fire rings and vault toilets. There is no drinking water. The maximum trailer allowed is 22'> An RV dump station is available Daiamond Lake and Broken Arrow campgrounds. For more information: USFS: Umpqua National Forest or call Toketee Ranger Station: 541-498-2531. * See above. Inlet CampgroundInlet campground is located along the reservoir, where the Umpqua River rushes into Lemolo Reservoir. Lemolo Lake is 72 miles east of Roseburg, Oregon on the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway, Hwy 138. Turn north onto FS Road 2610; the turnoff is marked from the highway. Drive 3 miles and turn right onto FS Road 2614, drive 2.5 miles to the campground entrance on the right. This campground offers 14 campsites (trailers up to 25' and tents), picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. There is no drinking water. For more information: USFS: Umpqua National Forest or call the Toketee Ranger Station: 541-498-2531. * See above. Protect our National Forests and Wilderness Areas. Leave NO Trace! | |
Forward ~ Serenity at Crater Lake National Park. Back ~ Wild & Untamed, Lemolo Falls. USFS: Umpqua National Forest. BLM: Roseburg Plan your visit to the many waterfalls and hiking trails in the Umpqua National Forest. Want to learn more about the campgrounds on the North Umpqua River and others in the Umpqua River watershed? Oregon Grape growing wild in the Umpqua National Forest. |
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Travel on the Rogue Umpqua Scenic Byway to Gathering Light ... a retreat: Directions Map & Scenery. Experience the columnar basalt of Toketee Waterfalls, tumultuous Watson Falls ... the wild & scenic Umpqua River in the Umpqua National Forest. Arriving at the north entrance, enjoy Crater Lake National Park too. Directions to & Day Trips of about 100 miles from the retreat. Little known Scenic Places to explore nature: hiking trails, wetlands, national wildlife refuges, mountains, wilderness areas, river gorges & more near Crater Lake National Park & the retreat: Travel Directions, Map & Scenery. | |
Crater Lake at the northern end of Hwy 138, on the other side of Diamond Lake. Not far from the retreat either. Contact Brad at Gathering Light ... a retreat. | |