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Cold Water Cove
Total sites: 33
Available Today: 12 FF*
Available this Weekend: 11 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 12 FF*
Available this Weekend: 11 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
3,058 ft
77°F
51°F
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Willamette National Forest › McKenzie River Ranger District › Oregon
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› Cold Water Cove Campground
Cold Water Cove Campground, OR - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Cold Water Cove Campground is located in the McKenzie River Ranger District, Willamette National Forest (1 hr 7 min northwest of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 3,058 feet. There are a total of 33 campsites including 6 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of June to mid October. 25 sites can accommodate RVs between 18 and 55 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $20.99 to $46.00. Some amenities include boat ramp. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (97)
4.2 out of 5
| 5 star | 55% | |
| 4 star | 26% | |
| 3 star | 10% | |
| 2 star | 3% | |
| 1 star | 6% |
@MaceneC4FDB786 · Camped on Jul 15, 2025
We had beautiful weather! The campground was clean which Im sure had a lot to do with Marshals hard work! Marshal was very sociable, outgoing & informative with answerour questions. We did the Falls hike, the hike around Ckear lake and Blue Pool..all fantastic & must do in this area. I was surprised with a full campground how quiet our surroundings were. We lucked out on finding a great first come first serve site on on a Tuesday as this is a popular area!
@JeffU992C5F687 · Camped on Jul 14, 2025 at Campsite #7
The campground is in a very beautiful area- the lake is gorgeous, beautiful mature forest, with nice trails around the lake through interesting lava flows and to nearby spectacular waterfalls on the McKenzie River. The campground was maintained well by Linn County- very clean pit toilets, good operating pump wells for water (with terrific tasting water!) and clean sites. Nice little boat ramp in the day use area. The campground is small and very quiet. It is 1-2 miles from the cabins and lodge at the other end of the lake.Our campsite (#7) was a bit small and cramped, and was quite close to another neighboring site. There were that were others that were very large and private. Worth checking out and reserving early....
@NancyD5016529 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025
Beautiful location; campsites were amazing
@susanN5476267 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #26
Gorgeous site. Nice long, flat driveway. Super shady. Table is on a cement pad which was glorious. Bathrooms were very clean the entire weekend. Noise levels very controlled with everyone shutting down by 10pm every night-always nice when you sleep in a tent:) Water pump is far away and down hill so bring a wagon if your filling large buckets! We had T-Mobile and had service the entire time. The best thing.we saw NO mosquitos. The worst thing.zero beach access to the lake so dont plan to have a lake side day. Ideal for hikes and launching SUPS but not hanging out.
@AmandaL2055066 · Camped on Jul 3, 2025 at Campsite #32
The photos are a bit deceiving. This spot is right out in the open. No privacy but it's next to a road that doesn't get much traffic so it was fine. Most spots in this loop aren't private but the close proximity to the boat launch is great. Campground is clean and the bathrooms aren't too far away. There is no camphost. There is someone who drives around at about 11am but that was the only time we saw someone. You have to drive to the resort if you need wood.
@RobertP6375002 · Camped on Jul 2, 2025
Fantastic campground. Clear Lake is one of those very special places that is well worth the visit.
@KimS7922535 · Camped on Jun 30, 2025 at Campsite #8
While a pretty forested campground roads are narrow as well as sites... We hauled a small travel trailer and the site I booked the driveway was backwards to what it should have been. Had to drive around and come in going the wrong way on the road and had to leave the same way. Would have Jack knifed the trailer if we hadn't. Clean vault toilets no showers. While pretty area won't come back
@RolandM38B4550 · Camped on Jun 24, 2025 at Campsite #17
We had a great campsite with a view of the lake. The campsite was clean and it was easy to set up our trailer.We kayaked Clear Lake and in the evenings watched osprey as they tried to capture fish.
@DonC1100217 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #23
Area and Campground environment, excellent as always.
@MargaretS19398 · Camped on Jun 18, 2025 at Campsite #23
Single pump per camping loop can mean water is a significant walk away. No camp host, no firewood. Bathrooms ran out of toilet paper in the morning but were restocked within a few hours. Dense trees, plenty of privacy.
@JohnF7443050 · Camped on Jun 18, 2025 at Campsite #15
Site and restrooms were clean. However, trip was cut short due to weather. Clear Lake is a fantasy land that beckons always.
@LorenaC5434873 · Camped on Jun 16, 2025 at Campsite #26
After all these years, I had to give up trying to get into a first come, first served site because ofmy experience last yearso this year I reserved #26 for the first time. I missed not getting to be in #27 or #28 (our favorite first come, first served sites), but #26 has a very long driveway, which was great for our trailer length and two cars, and maybe a third car even?!?! With me being there for two weeks, and family coming and going, and some coming and going again over the two weekends (!) the size of site #26 was great! Two straight days of continuous rain on the first weekend wasnt fun, but we got through it, and of course we enjoy the green it produces! Clear Lake has been part of my familys experience all of my life, as well as my siblings and cousins lives! Our parents brought us here to camp and fish even when we were babies. Now our oldest camper is 93, and still showing up each June! Hopefully, site #26 will be the one we can reserve for next year.Oh, and thanks to the Linn County sergeant, I mean camp host, who made sure we parked correctly, but taught us to always carry a roll of toilet paper to the outhouse! See you next year, Lord willing.
@RyanW7011906 · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #15
nearly entire shoreline is inaccessible because of vegetation.
@LindaF9023379 · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #22
Beautiful lake, great campground!
@KennethW7A35BA · Camped on Jun 8, 2025 at Campsite #30
Clear Lake is as beautiful as it can get. The water clarity and color is amazing. Great kayaking and trout fishing were a plus. The campground is nice and shaded, with only vault toilets. Fresh potable water is also scarce. But overall a nice location
@AmberM6772692 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #24
Fine. Not very flat, long walk to the water.
@JasonH5601399 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #7
The campsites we reserved were too small for our trailer and truck and the campground itself is two small for anyone with a trailer. It needs to be a tent only campground, or it should specify that large trailers cannot enter the campground.
@melanieb226926 · Camped on Sep 29, 2024 at Campsite #32
The pit toilets were the cleanest they have been in all of my many years to visit. There was no host available to talk to however.
@AmberT4720840 · Camped on Sep 23, 2024
FF#20 site 1nt. Pressed up against the wilderness. Very clean & quiet, easy access to vault toilets and bins. As a solo female camper, I felt safe. Ranger drove by multiple times. Easy access to Clear Lake Trail.
@EllenM9894993 · Camped on Sep 13, 2024 at Campsite #30
Campsite was great - well maintained, quiet, and very pretty. Enjoyed the lava, fall foliage, and blue waters of Clear Lake - both the hike around it and kayaking. Loop trail with Sahalie and Koosah Falls is just 5 minutes down the road!
@stuartw4120796 · Camped on Sep 12, 2024 at Campsite #6
We had a reservation at Cold Water Cove Campground for Sept. 11, leaving on Sept. 13. Due to a fire in the area, the roads were closed and we were unable to stay at the campground on Clear Lake. We were disappointed that the reservation system did not notify us of the closure in advance...or make any attempt to refund our fees since there was no chance we could stay there.
@DanielF1136472 · Camped on Sep 7, 2024 at Campsite #7
This campsite can no dedicated space for a tent and was very sloped.
@JayneM624B8517 · Camped on Sep 4, 2024 at Campsite #7
Great camp area with access to the Clear Lake Trail. Walked bits of it, then went to hike Blue Pool. So access to activities is great. Stopped by on Labor Day, and the grounds were full and busy. Actually camped the week after Labor Day, and it was very quiet and not full. I would camp here again.
@BrianP3895634 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024
Beautiful scenery and nice camp spots! Canoeing and paddle boarding on the lake was fabulous. Spot 21 wasnt on the lake but had awesome views of the lava fields. The trail around the lake wasnt wide enough for our disabled sons 4 wheeled mountain bike but a regular wheel chair may have worked. Definitely would go back!
@KatieP1529753 · Camped on Aug 16, 2024
Lovely spot. Saw almost no trash anywhere. Bathrooms were very clean for pit toilets.
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