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

Cover Campground

Shaded by a stand of Douglas fir, Cover Campground provides quick access to swimming spots and beautiful views on Jackson Creek. Come in the spring to see butterflies flock to the shores of the creek. Campground sits at 1,700 feet of elevation. Campground generally does not have snow cover in Winter. Latitude: 42.977444. Longitude: -122.686906. 7 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits. Vault toilet. Garbage disposal

Closed for the seasonFirst-come, first-served7 sitesFrom $10 per nightTents only

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4fires
active
Rx Long Prairie (prescribed burn) · 18 mi away · 112 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
Fees$10 for campsite $5 for extra vehicle
AccessibilityAccessible restroom

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

Season & status

StatusClosed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date.
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

Umpqua National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Cover Campground30°40°50°60°70°January: 5.97 inches of precipitation, 7.6 inches of snowFebruary: 4.42 inches of precipitation, 3.1 inches of snowMarch: 4.38 inches of precipitation, 2.3 inches of snowApril: 3.71 inches of precipitation, 1.0 inches of snowMay: 2.59 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 1.27 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.57 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.47 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.16 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.25 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 6.31 inches of precipitation, 2.9 inches of snowDecember: 7.20 inches of precipitation, 4.0 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 40.1°F averageFebruary: 42.2°F averageMarch: 45.2°F averageApril: 48.7°F averageMay: 55.9°F averageJune: 61.5°F averageJuly: 69.5°F averageAugust: 69.3°F averageSeptember: 63.6°F averageOctober: 54.0°F averageNovember: 44.1°F averageDecember: 38.8°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Prospect 2 SW, 19 miles from the campground at 2,482 feet, station USC00356907 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 41 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 21 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Coordinates42.9774° N, 122.6869° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx Long Prairie

    18 mi from the campground · 112 acres

  • Wildfire
    W Fork Evans Creek

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

  • Prescribed
    Rx Cold Springs

    31 mi from the campground · 158 acres

  • Prescribed
    Sting 6 Rx

    49 mi from the campground · 42 acres

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

Supplies & services

Dump stationMazama Campground Dump Station ↗27.5 mi
Outdoor gearSportsman's Warehouse ↗39 mi
RV sales & serviceBlue Dog RV of Oregon ↗42.5 mi

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Worth a stop

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.4 mi
    Nfst-2980053
    0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 0.5 mi
    Nfst-2980052
    0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 0.6 mi
    Nfst-2921181
    0.09 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 0.7 mi
    Nfst-2980054
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 0.7 mi
    Nfst-2921180
    0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 0.8 mi
    Nfst-2921196
    0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more

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 Cover Campground?

No. Cover 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 Cover Campground?

$10 for campsite $5 for extra vehicle

Source: Forest Service

Is Cover Campground open right now?

Closed for the season as of Oct 26, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Cover Campground have?

7 sites.

Source: Forest Service

Can I bring an RV to Cover Campground?

Cover Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

Are there accessible sites at Cover Campground?

Accessible restroom.

Source: Forest Service

What if Cover Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Ash Flat Campground (5.2 mi, first-come), South Umpqua Falls Campground (5.4 mi, first-come), and Boulder Creek Campground (6.9 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby