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, making the site more enjoyable in early summer.
The campground offers a uniquely peaceful setting on the water and along remote shorelines. Campsites are situated in a fire recovery area, offering greater views of Waldo Lake and wildflowers than the more shaded Shadow Bay Campground. Recreation in the area is abundant with the lake an ideal location for water activities like sailing, canoeing and swimming.
Reservations
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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.
- 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.
- 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
Interagency Senior and Access Passes (and the Golden Age and Access Passes) may receive a 50% discount on a standard-sized site the passholder is staying in. This discount does not apply to extra vehicle fee or multiple campsites.
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $29 per night
Double Site: $58 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per vehicle per night
Day Use Fee: $10 per vehicle per day
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)
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.
Parking
Trailer parking is not available for day use within the campground.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toilet(s)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.
Nearby Trails
Recreation Opportunities
Fishing - Lake & Pond
Recreation Groups
Lying high on the western slopes of the Oregon Cascades, Waldo Lake is one of the largest natural lakes in Oregon and one of the purest lakes in the world.