Cold Water Cove Campground
Stunning views of the turquoise-colored Clear Lake and 3000-year-old lava fields make this campground an ideal location. The campground sits on the south end of Clear Lake in a mix of maple, alder and Douglas fir trees. On a clear day, catch a glimpse of the Three Sisters Mountains and Mt. Washington. There are 34 campsites (31 single, 3 multiple). Sites #7 and #10 are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. No hookups are available.
Fishing, canoeing and boating are popular activities. Evening nature talks are conducted at the amphitheater in the Clear Lake Day Use Area. A general store and restaurant are located at the resort next door.
Reservations
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- Fire rings, boat launch, interpretive trail
- Evening nature talks at Clear Lake Day Use Area
Close to:
- Sahalie & Koosah Falls
- Big Lake Trail Area
- Upper McKenzie Trail Area
- Mt. Washington Wilderness
May - October
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Interagency Senior and Access Passes (and the Golden Age and Access Passes) may receive a 50% discount on the use fee for individual campsites. This discount does not apply to extra vehicle fee or multiple campsites.
- Camping is not allowed more than 14 days in a 60 day period.
- Check-in time: 2:00 pm or later. Check-out time: 1:00 pm
- Use of chainsaws in the campground is prohibited
- Dogs MUST be on leash at all times within the campground
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $25 per night
- Single Campsites - $25 per night
- Multiple Campsites - $46 per night
- Extra Vehicles - $9 per vehicle, per night
- Day Use - $9 per vehicle, per day
Download the Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your trip so you can pay the overnight fee onsite with Scan and Pay.
Within developed recreation sites, dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, or otherwise under physical restrictive control. 36 CFR 261.16(j)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 44.3611489
Longitude: -121.989897
Directions
From McKenzie Bridge,OR, travel 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.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is 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.
