Cold Water Cove Campground sits on the southeastern shore of Clear Lake in the Willamette National Forest. Visitors enjoy wonderful views of turquoise-colored Clear Lake and 3000-year-old lava fields. Boating and fishing are popular on the lake. Only non-motorized boats are allowed on the lake, making it ideal for anglers and kayakers. At the campground nature talks are offered at the amphitheater.
Cold Water Cove Campground has 31 campsites. Twenty-three of the sites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents, while 8 are designated for tents only. One pull-through site is available, and 6 campsites are listed as waterfront. Two sites are doubles. Some campsites may be available first-come, first-served during peak season; after early September all sites become first-come, first-served.
| Cold Water Cove Campground Basics | |
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| Cold Water Cove Campground Location: | From McKenzie Bridge, Oregon, drive 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. |
| Elevation: | 3,000 feet |
| Nearby Gateway Cities: | Sisters - 35 miles
Eugene - 73 miles Salem - 92 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 31 |
| Open - Closed: | Open late May through mid-October |
| Max. People per single site: | 6 or 12 |
| Vehicles per site: | 1 vehicle at single sites (fee for additional vehicles) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | American Land & Leisure for Willamette National Forest |
| McKenzie Ranger District: | (541) 822-3381 |
| Cold Water Cove Campground Reservations | |
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| Reservations Available | Reservations are available for campsites 2 days to 6 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Maximum vehicle length: | 40 feet |
| Wheelchair accessible sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | Single campsite - $25 per night
Double campsite - $46 (plus $8 reservation fee) |
| Campground Map: | Cold Water Cove Campground Map |
| Campground Reservations: | Cold Water Cove Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 2:00 PM, check-out: 1:00 PM |
| Cold Water Cove Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, campfire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, piped water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Cold Water Cove Campground: |
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
Cold Water Cove Campground
Opening and closing dates for some campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Cold Water Cove Campground
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