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Hemlock Meadows Campground
Hemlock Meadows provides unique combination of isolation and amenities, with ample access to nearby wilderness areas and scenic destinations. Four campsites form the south edge of Yellowjacket Glade, a roadless area known for its populations of elk, sooty grouse, black bear, and black-tailed deer. Hemlock Lake offers fishing and swimming, and visitors can use a boat launch with its own parking located at the edge of the campground. Note: there is no drinking water available at this campground. However, visitors may use the taps at nearby Hemlock Lake Campground.
Facilities
- 4 dispersed campsites with picnic tables and fire pits
- Boat launch
- Vault toilet
- No drinking water
- No garbage disposal - Please pack it out
At a Glance
| Reservations: | First-come, first-served. |
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| Fees: |
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| Usage: | Medium |
| Restrictions: |
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| Closest Towns: | Glide, OR |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
General Information
Directions:From Roseburg, OR, turn onto OR-138 east /northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard. Continue on OR-138 approximately 16 miles until you reach the Little River Road / Forest Road 17 on the right side of the highway. Turn right on to Little River Road / Forest Road 17 for 32 miles to the Hemlock Meadows Campground. Hemlock Meadows Campground is located 0.5 mile around the east arm of the lake.
General Notes:
- No campground host
Other Nearby Recreation Opportunities
- Hemlock Lake Campground
- Scenic hiking trails in the area include a loop trail around the lake and the Yellow Jacket Loop Trail #1522 which connects with Flat Rock Trail #1526 (used years ago as an emergency lookout).
- Yellow Jacket Loop Trail #1522 passes through high elevation timber and alpine meadows abundant with wildflowers in the spring.
- Snowbird Shelter Trail #1517
General Notes:
- No campground host
Other Nearby Recreation Opportunities
- Hemlock Lake Campground
- Scenic hiking trails in the area include a loop trail around the lake and the Yellow Jacket Loop Trail #1522 which connects with Flat Rock Trail #1526 (used years ago as an emergency lookout).
- Yellow Jacket Loop Trail #1522 passes through high elevation timber and alpine meadows abundant with wildflowers in the spring.
- Snowbird Shelter Trail #1517
Activities
Campground Camping
Camping, hiking, fishing, sightseeing, photography, swimming and boating
- Fishing - rainbow trout and kokanee salmon (no boat motors allowed on lake)
Lake and Pond Fishing
- Hemlock Lake offers fishing opportunities for rainbow trout and kokanee salmon.
- Please be advised that no boat motors are allowed on the lake.
Backpacking
- Scenic hiking trails in the area include a loop trail around the lake and the Yellow Jacket Loop Trail #1522 which connects with Flat Rock Trail #1526 (used years ago as an emergency lookout).
- Yellow Jacket Loop Trail #1522 passes through high elevation timber and alpine meadows abundant with wildflowers in the spring.