Coolwater Campground
This campground is operated by a concessionaire under permit from the Umpqua National Forest.
Nestled in the Little River valley, Coolwater Campground offers both a contemplative forest setting with easy access to outdoor recreation. Many visitors come to fish, swim, and spend a relaxing weekend entirely at camp at one of seven available campsites. Others come to take advantage of Coolwater 's proximity to Grotto Falls and nearby Taft and Lookout mountains.
Reservations
First-come, first-serve
General Information
- Quiet hours between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
- Campfires allowed in developed fire pits when conditions allow. Please see current Alerts and Fire Danger Status at the top of this page. Learn more about current fire information on the Umpqua National Forest.
- Fireworks are prohibited.
- OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground.
- Maximum length of stay anywhere on the forest is 14 days.
Please follow the guidelines below to ensure your pets remain welcome to visit the Forest in the future:
- Leave vicious or unusually noisy dogs at home.
- During the day keep your dog on a leash no more than six feet long or otherwise restrict its freedom to roam at will. Domestic animals are not allowed to run loose in recreation areas where they will disturb others.
- At night keep your dogs and other pets inside an enclosed vehicle or in a tent.
- Dogs may not be left alone at your campsite, picnic area or in your vehicle.
- Never leave your dog alone in a closed vehicle or tent even for a short time. It may whine or bark while you are away.
- Clean up after your pet. It will only take a few minutes, and there is no single action that will more favorably impress your fellow campers.
- Whenever possible select a campsite on the edge of the campground and away from the shoreline.
Address: 18782 North Umpqua Highway Glide, OR 97443
Phone: 541-496-3532
Hours: Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 43.232579
Longitude: -122.8715
Directions
From Roseburg, OR, turn onto OR-138 east / northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard. Continue on OR-138 for approximately 16 miles until you cross the Umpqua River. Take the first right after the bridge onto Little River Road #17. Follow Road 17 for 15.5 miles to Coolwater Campground, located on the right side of the road.
Travel Considerations
Check out the Current Conditions page for weather, road information, or alerts and closures.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
Recreation Opportunities
Hiking
Hiking