Coldwater Cove
Coldwater Cove is a national forest campground in Oregon.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 44.36115, -121.98991
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Website
- www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232288
About Coldwater Cove
Stunning views of the turquoise-colored Clear Lake and 3000-year-old lava fields make this campground an ideal location. The campground sits on the south end of Clear Lake in a mix of maple, alder and Douglas fir trees. On a clear day, catch a glimpse of the Three Sisters Mountains and Mt. Washington. There are 34 campsites (31 single, 3 multiple). Sites #7 and #10 are accessible. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. No hookups are available. Fishing, canoeing and boating are popular activities. Evening nature talks are conducted at the amphitheater in the Clear Lake Day Use Area. A general store and restaurant are located at the resort next door.
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Sweet Home RV Dump · 36 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Chevron Sisters · 22 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 382 designated routes (481 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR) | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Cold Water Cove Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Ice Cap | National forest campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Ice Cap Creek Campground | Private campground | 1.5 mi | — | — |
| Fish Lake Remount Depot Cabins | National forest campground | 3.0 mi | — | No hookups |
| Lakes End | National forest campground | 3.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.