North Waldo Campground

North Waldo is the most popular of the Waldo Lake campgrounds. There are 58 sites with fire rings and tables. There is a sanitation station near the campground. The drier environment supports fewer mosquitoes, but they are still plentiful in season so come prepared. The boat launch is somewhat deeper than the others on the lake, which is more accommodating for sailboats.

Waldo Lake is one of the largest natural lakes in Oregon. It offers a uniquely peaceful setting on the water and along remote shorelines, surrounded by forests of Douglas fir and Western Hemlock. Recreation in the area is abundant with the lake an ideal location for water activities like sailing, canoeing and swimming.

North Waldo is a popular starting point for many wilderness trails and lakes, most notably the Rigdon Lakes Trail, Wahanna Trail and the Whig & Torrey Way Trail. The 1-mile Shoreline Trail between North Waldo and Islet provides a short and pleasant hike along the lakeshore.

Current Conditions

Temporarily closed due to Cedar Creek Fire.

Active Alerts

Jim Weaver Trail #3590 (Waldo Lake Trail) is closed at North Waldo and Islet Campgrounds

Cedar Creek Fire Closure

Reservations

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General Information

July-September

Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.; 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.

See special regulations for Waldo Lake Area
Single campsite capacity: 6 persons, 2 vehicles, and 2 tents*
Multiple campsite capacity: 8 persons, 3 vehicles, and 3 tents*
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

*Additional vehicles that cannot fit within the area of the parking spur must park in the boat launch parking area

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $29 per night
Double Site: $58 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per vehicle per night

Single Campsites - $29 per night
Multiple Campsites - $58 per night
Extra vehicles - $10 per vehicle, per night

Campsite must be occupied every night paid, and fees must be paid within 30 minutes of arrival. 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)

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Address: 46375 Highway 58 West Fir, OR 97492
Phone: (541) 782-2283
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.mfrd@usda.gov

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 43.75833333

Longitude: -122.0027778

Directions

36.5 miles east of Oakridge, Oregon

From Oakridge Oregon: At the intersection of Crestview Street and Oregon State Highway 58 (at the only traffic light along State Highway 58 in Oakridge), travel east on Highway 58 for 23.3 miles. Turn left onto the Waldo Lake Road/Forest Road 5897. Follow 5897 for approximately 12.8 miles and turn right at the T intersection onto Forest Road 5895. Travel for approximately 0.3 miles and the destination will be on your left.