U.S. Forest Service · Umpqua National Forest · Oregon

Coolwater Campground

Nestled in the Little River valley, Coolwater 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. Others come to take advantage of Coolwater's proximity to Grotto Falls and nearby Taft and Lookout mountains. 7 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits. Tent area. No drinking water. Vault toilet. Garbage disposal

Temporarily closedFirst-come, first-served7 sitesFrom $10 per nightTents only

More like this: first-come in Oregon · tent only in Oregon

Coolwater Campground
Photo from the area. R6, State & Private Forestry, Forest Health Protection (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
4fires
active
Rx Cold Springs (prescribed burn) · 30 mi away · 158 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
Fees$10 for campsite. $5 for extra vehicle

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusTemporarily closed
SeasonMay to October
ForestUmpqua National Forest
Fees$10 for campsite. $5 for extra vehicle
RulesQuiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Campfires allowed in developed fire pits when conditions allow - please see current Public Use Restrictions for current campfire restrictions. Fireworks are prohibited. Dogs must be on leash. OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground. Maximum length of stay: 14 days

Umpqua National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Coolwater Campground30°40°50°60°70°January: 8.69 inches of precipitation, 3.2 inches of snowFebruary: 6.09 inches of precipitation, 2.5 inches of snowMarch: 7.03 inches of precipitation, 1.0 inches of snowApril: 5.57 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowMay: 3.66 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 1.86 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.47 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.54 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.62 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 5.05 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 9.34 inches of precipitation, 0.7 inches of snowDecember: 10.68 inches of precipitation, 3.8 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 39.8°F averageFebruary: 42.4°F averageMarch: 46.1°F averageApril: 50.2°F averageMay: 56.7°F averageJune: 61.3°F averageJuly: 67.5°F averageAugust: 67.1°F averageSeptember: 61.7°F averageOctober: 52.4°F averageNovember: 44.3°F averageDecember: 38.6°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Idleyld Park 4 NE, 11 miles from the campground at 1,080 feet, station USC00354126 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 61 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 12 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Coordinates43.2326° N, 122.8715° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx Cold Springs

    30 mi from the campground · 158 acres

  • Prescribed
    Rx Long Prairie

    31 mi from the campground · 112 acres

  • Wildfire
    W Fork Evans Creek

    41 mi from the campground · 283 acres · 75% contained

  • Prescribed
    Mf Rx Piles

    42 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearSportsman's Warehouse ↗25.3 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗27.3 mi
RV sales & serviceOregon West RV ↗48.4 mi

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CoolWater Campground

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.4 mi
    Overhang
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 0.8 mi
    Nfst-2703045
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 0.8 mi
    Nfst-2792003
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 1.1 mi
    Nfst-2792066
    0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 1.4 mi
    Nfst-2700063
    0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 1.6 mi
    Nfst-2792047
    0.06 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Umpqua National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Coolwater Campground?

No. Coolwater Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Coolwater Campground?

$10 for campsite. $5 for extra vehicle

Source: Forest Service

Is Coolwater Campground open right now?

Temporarily closed as of Oct 26, 2026. Season May to October.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Coolwater Campground have?

7 sites.

Source: Forest Service

Can I bring an RV to Coolwater Campground?

Coolwater Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

What if Coolwater Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are White Creek Campground (0.6 mi, first-come), Wolf Creek Group Site (3.2 mi), and Susan Creek Campground (4.6 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby