Coolwater Campground

Area Status: Temporarily Closed

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.

Facilities

7 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits
Tent area
No drinking water
Vault toilet
Garbage disposal

Coolwater Campground Along the Water

Coolwater Campground Site

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	Closed for the 2024 summer season.
Reservations:	First-come-first-serve
Fees:	$10 for campsite $5 for extra vehicle
Open Season:	May - October
Usage:	Medium
Restrictions:	Quiet 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
Closest Towns:	Glide, OR
Operated By:	Forest Service

General Information

General Notes:

No campground host

Directions:

From Roseburg, OR, turn onto OR-138 east / northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard. Continue on OR-138 for approximately 16 miles until you cross the Umpqua River. Take the first right after the bridge onto Little River Road #17. Follow Road 17 for 15.5 miles to Coolwater Campground, located on the right side of the road.

Parking:

Maximum vehicle length: 24 feet

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Camping, hiking, and picnicking

Some scenic hiking trails in the area include: Overhang Trail #1509 (within 1/2 mile), Grotto Falls Trail #1503 (within 5 miles), Wolf Creek Nature Trail #1508 (within 4 miles), and Bureau of Land Management's Wolf Creek Falls Trail (within 5 miles).