Cold Water Cove Campground, Coburg, OR

Cold Water Cove Campground is located in the McKenzie River Ranger District, Willamette National Forest (1 hr 7 min northwest of Bend, OR) with an elevation of 3,058 feet. There are a total of 33 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of June to mid October. 25 sites can accommodate RVs between 18 and 55 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $20.99 to $46.00. Some amenities include boat ramp. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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Campsite Reviews (80)

4.2 out of 5

5 star		56%
4 star		28%
3 star		6%
2 star		4%
1 star		6%

@melanieb226926 · Camped on Sep 29, 2024 at Campsite #32

The pit toilets were the cleanest they have been in all of my many years to visit. There was no host available to talk to however.

@AmberT4720840 · Camped on Sep 23, 2024 at Campsite #Single S&P

FF#20 site 1nt. Pressed up against the wilderness. Very clean & quiet, easy access to vault toilets and bins. As a solo female camper, I felt safe. Ranger drove by multiple times. Easy access to Clear Lake Trail.

@EllenM9894993 · Camped on Sep 13, 2024 at Campsite #30

Campsite was great - well maintained, quiet, and very pretty. Enjoyed the lava, fall foliage, and blue waters of Clear Lake - both the hike around it and kayaking. Loop trail with Sahalie and Koosah Falls is just 5 minutes down the road!

@stuartw4120796 · Camped on Sep 12, 2024 at Campsite #6

We had a reservation at Cold Water Cove Campground for Sept. 11, leaving on Sept. 13. Due to a fire in the area, the roads were closed and we were unable to stay at the campground on Clear Lake. We were disappointed that the reservation system did not notify us of the closure in advance...or make any attempt to refund our fees since there was no chance we could stay there.

@DanielF1136472 · Camped on Sep 7, 2024 at Campsite #7

This campsite can no dedicated space for a tent and was very sloped.

@JayneM624B8517 · Camped on Sep 4, 2024 at Campsite #7

Great camp area with access to the Clear Lake Trail. Walked bits of it, then went to hike Blue Pool. So access to activities is great. Stopped by on Labor Day, and the grounds were full and busy. Actually camped the week after Labor Day, and it was very quiet and not full. I would camp here again.

@BrianP3895634 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #Single S&P

Beautiful scenery and nice camp spots! Canoeing and paddle boarding on the lake was fabulous. Spot 21 wasnt on the lake but had awesome views of the lava fields. The trail around the lake wasnt wide enough for our disabled sons 4 wheeled mountain bike but a regular wheel chair may have worked. Definitely would go back!

@KatieP1529753 · Camped on Aug 16, 2024 at Campsite #Single S&P

Lovely spot. Saw almost no trash anywhere. Bathrooms were very clean for pit toilets.

@JamesK1667053 · Camped on Aug 12, 2024 at Campsite #11

A little smoke from the fires in the area but not to bad. Our site was great and the campground was quite. Even with the smoke its always great to kayak on Clear Lake.

@JohnB8383631 · Camped on Jul 31, 2024 at Campsite #32

Campsite was clean, water was clear, weather was perfect!

@alisonr2254409 · Camped on Jul 19, 2024 at Campsite #Single S&P

We got lucky getting a first come first serve spot here. Our campsite felt private and was spacious. The pit toilets are the stinkiest ones Ive ever experienced, which is the only reason I didnt give a 5*. Two beautiful trails near the site are Koosh and Sahalie Falls Trail and Tamolich Blue Pool via McKenzie River Trail.

@ChrisZ3987974 · Camped on Jul 17, 2024 at Campsite #12

Site 12 is beautiful. Tall pine trees all around, some sunshine, alot of shade. Great view of the lake thru the trees. Walk down to the water to launch your kayak just below the campsite. The site is not all that private. Site 11 is right there next to you.BUT, CAMPER BEWARE! This site is very sloped side to side (slopes towards the lake) and a large part of the asphalt driveway is GONE/damaged. Leveling your trailer or RV will be tricky.

@VictorM3802676 · Camped on Jul 8, 2024 at Campsite #Single S&P

Quite, relaxing, clean, surreal, enchanting, and fun.

@KCE00239324207 · Camped on Jul 7, 2024 at Campsite #23

No camp host this summer (July 2024)

@JenniG82F02173 · Camped on Jul 1, 2024 at Campsite #32

You will want to bring your Kayak or SUP, however water is extremely cold! There is a trail around the lake, but no signage. Recommend checking out the Clear Lake Resort nearby, and getting on the water early in the day to see the clearest parts of the lake. Great hiking 1 mile from the campground on the McKinsey River Trail, seeing multiple waterfalls and the Blue Pool. We did not have cell service at all here (Verizon).

@GaryP8594502 · Camped on Jul 1, 2024 at Campsite #7

We were in Site 007 and it was setup as a pull in forward site and Recreation.gov says its a 30' back in site. We had no way to get into the site with our trailer unless we drove through the loop backwards and it's a narrow one lane road. Luckly a FF site (#3) was open and we were able to get into it so we were able to just move our reservation sticker. But it could have been a day to day move unless without the empty FF site.Aside from that, the campground was great, nice access to the lake our spot in #3 was quiet. The area was clean, we didn't use the restrooms and we didn't use the water pumps, but water was available.

@RichardB341941 · Camped on Jun 25, 2024 at Campsite #32

Been coming to this campground for 35 years...never disappoints.

@BennyAA1466D3A · Camped on Jun 24, 2024 at Campsite #23

We enjoy Cold Water Cove camping every year. The kayaking is fantastic. Restrooms were very clean and well kept up. We did notice the door knob/lock was broken two times. It was repaired that day. The campsite was clean. We enjoyed our stay at site # 23 for five nights in late June. DA.

@RonaldS5698545 · Camped on Jun 3, 2024 at Campsite #15

Such a beautiful campground with easy lake access. Most good sites are reserve only which is abused by bots in the reservation process.

@JulieR8736363 · Camped on Jun 3, 2024 at Campsite #24

Needs posted the size of vehicle and or trailer that will fit in all of the camp grown. And more shore for boats and other craft

@ErinS5754026 · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #6

I give this place a 3 because it was full shade, no easy access to water, the only close place to buy firewood is clear lake shop but only before 7:00 ($7 a bundle $4 for ice), and the walk back from the bathroom is steep unless you go the long way. There is a lot of privacy and the campground itself was positively deceptive. The walkway from the pull through parking spot is all broken up from tree roots but once you get up the walkway the campground was very large. We fit an 8 person tent and a 2-3 person tent very easily. Large picnic table and fire pit with grill. Tons of privacy.I recommend the clear lake dingy rental. FULL DAY. I dont know about you but it took me wayyy too long to figure out how to row the boat hahaha. $20 for an hour or $40 for full day. Also, if you plan to go to Sahalie Falls or Blue Pool, go EARLY in the morning. Very popular and very limited parking. There was a man writing parking tickets also!There is a convenient store maybe like 15 miles south of the campground. THEY ARE EXPENSIVE! $8 for a family pack of Oreos, $11 for a 6pack of bratwurst, and $18 for a bundle (9-10 pieces) of firewood! Be prepared to spend an arm and a leg for anything you need. They also have a chevron gas station. I would camp here again but in the warmer months.

@KathrynS492126 · Camped on May 24, 2024 at Campsite #15

Love this so much! Such a fantastic place and so peaceful and quiet. Had a wonderful visit

@JacobKB83E93A4 · Camped on Aug 13, 2023 at Campsite #9

Great campground; well maintained! Ground squirrels are unusually aggressive due to hand feeding by campers.

@JordanR0251A78 · Camped on Aug 8, 2023 at Campsite #8

Loved this beautiful place

@BennyAA1466D3A · Camped on Jul 30, 2023 at Campsite #19

We love Clear Lake and camping at Cold Water Cove, and have for several years. We were impressed with the current camp host and their care of the restrooms. Some times in the past, the pit toilets have not been well cleaned, and cared for and were not very nice to use. This time they were cleaned at least twice daily, well supplied and not bad for pit toilets. We were in site 19, and it was clean when we arrived. Thanks to the present host for all his hard work. Be sure to rent or bring your own non motorized boat to see this unusual and beautiful lake. DA from Florence, ORAug. 2023

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