Clearwater Falls Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · Glide, OR · Primitive

Conditions

Road Access Not recorded
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Not recorded
Max RV Length 25 ft
Boondock Access Not recorded

The managing agency hasn't published road access or campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Style Primitive Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites13
Overnight Sites13
Max RV Length25 ft

Location

43.248611, -122.2296 · North Umpqua Ranger Station , Glide , OR 97443

Description

Overview

Surrounded by picturesque, moist, green foliage along the Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway sits Clearwater Falls Campground. With nine campsites available, enjoy the sounds of the Clearwater River as it meanders through the old growth Douglas fir forest.

At lower Clearwater Falls Campground, you can stay at one of five campsites and enjoy the waterfall as it drifts downward 30 feet over moss covered rocks and logs to the river below. Or you can hike the trail to the upper portion of the campground, where you will find four secluded and serene campsites that sit along the Clearwater River.

Recreation

  • Hiking

  • Picnicking

  • Fishing

Facilities

  • Vault toilet

  • Nine tent/trailer sites

  • Each site has a picnic table and fire ring

  • Maximum trailer length: 25 feet

Natural Features

Visitors to the Umpqua National Forest are often taken aback by the unique landscapes of southwestern Oregon. High Cascades glaciation, whitewater rapids, and explosive geologic events have shaped the distinctive landscape on the 983,239 acres of forest that provides spectacular scenery as well as an abundance of natural and cultural resources.

Verdant stands of hemlock, fir and cedar transition to forests of mixed conifers and hardwoods at lower elevations, while alpine ecosystems dominate high peaks.

The translation of the word "Umpqua," meaning "thundering waters," defines the area. The Forest's waterways and diversity create desirable habitat for many species of fish and wildlife, in addition to providing outstanding recreational opportunities to our local communities and visitors.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 496-3532.

Nearby Attractions

  • Lemolo Lake

  • Whitehorse Falls

  • Watson Falls

  • Watson Falls Trailhead (#1496)

  • Silent Creek Trailhead (#1479)

  • Diamond Lake

  • Umpqua Hot Springs Trailhead

  • North Umpqua Trail (#1414)

Charges & Cancellations

This is a Scan and Pay campground. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan and Pay payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded.

Directions

From Roseburg, OR, travel east on OR-138 / Diamond Lake Boulevard for approximately 70 miles, turn right at the sign for the Clearwater Falls Campground. Follow the short entry road and bear left, the campground will be to the left.

For access into the four upper sites, continue to travel east on OR-138 to Forest Road 4785 and turn right, then make an immediate right and drive approximately 1.5 miles to the campground located on the right.

Activities

BERRY PICKING CAMPING DAY USE AREA FISHING HIKING PICNICKING

Details

FeeExtra vehicle fee $5 per vehicle per night. NOTE : 50% discount for Interagency Senior and Access Pass holders on a single campsite. This discount does not apply to use of a cabin, lookout, double camping unit, triple camping unit, group camping unit, extra vehicle fees, or any additional camping units and separately charged utility, water, hook-up or day use fees.
ReservableYes

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