Camping and Cabins

There are many developed campgrounds on the Umpqua National Forest. Campsites typically include a table, a fire grate, and a tent or trailer space. Additional amenities vary by campground. Most campgrounds have flush or vault toilets, but less than half provide potable water. Electric hookups are not available at any campsites.

Many campsites can be reserved in advance through Recreation.gov. The campgrounds around Diamond Lake and Lemolo Lake fill quickly in the summer, so make reservations ahead of time and have a backup plan in case they are full. 

RVs are welcome in our developed campgrounds as well as in dispersed sites. Campgrounds do not provide any water, sewage, or electrical hookups. Private campgrounds with full amenities are located nearby.

The Umpqua National Forest has six group campsites that can be reserved in advance on Recreation.gov. With views of mountain lakes, Cascade summits, or towering forests these sites are perfect for family reunions or other large gatherings. Group campground accommodation varies anywhere from 40 to 150 people. While some group sites are located within a larger campground, some group sites offers privacy for just your party. Some sites include dining shelters, ball fields, and group fire rings, while others provide just the basic amenities of restrooms, picnic tables, and fire grates.

Did you know you can rent a cabin or fire lookout tower on the Umpqua National Forest? Enjoy solitude and gorgeous mountain scenery by renting one for a weekend! Some units are more rustic than others, but all offer a unique experience to stay in a historic building in the heart of the Oregon Cascades. Amenities vary between the cabins and lookouts. Some feature propane stoves, refrigerators, and heaters and others rely on woodstoves for warmth.

Many people enjoy the solitude of camping away from developed campgrounds, driving out on a Forest Service Road and pitching their tent near a stream or at a spot with a nice view.

Dispersed campers should be aware of any forest closures and fire restrictions before establishing a campsite for the night. Generally, you cannot camp within a mile of developed recreation areas such as trailheads or picnic areas. Visitors to the Umpqua National Forest cannot camp at, occupy, or leave camping equipment in a single location for longer than 14 consecutive days. Additionally, visitors cannot camp in, occupy, or leave camping equipment on the Umpqua National Forest for more than 28 days in a calendar year.

There are usually no facilities or services available to dispersed campers, such as trash removal or toilets. Please practice Leave No Trace by using existing sites when possible, packing out your trash, camping 100 feet from water, and digging a 6 to 8-inch hole for human waste.