Diamond Lake
Diamond Lake is a national forest campground in Oregon. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 43.15930, -122.13309
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Swimming
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 541-498-2531
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Diamond Lake
Overview Meandering along most of the east shore of the mile-high Diamond Lake, this large campground boasts spectacular views of both Mount Bailey and Mount Thielsen, and offers visitors abundant recreational opportunities. Recreation At an elevation of 5,183 feet, Diamond Lake provides outdoor enthusiasts with a multitude of recreational opportunities year-round. The area offers a scenic backdrop for swimmers braving its cold, refreshing waters, and anglers casting a lines from boat or shoreline. Rainbow trout thrive in the lake, as it is stocked annually with 300,000 fingerlings. Bicyclists will enjoy riding on the 11-miles of paved trail around the lake, while hikers can head out for the day on one of many trails leaving from the area. Interpretive programs are offered on Saturday evenings at the campground amphitheater. Facilities This large campground has 238 sites, including double and standard sites, able to accommodate tents, RVs and trailers; All sites are available by reservation only. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, grills, drinking water and flush toilets. Access to Diamond Lake is within walking distance, and boat ramps and fish cleaning stations are accessible to visitors. The gatehouse is staffed daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and campground hosts are on-site to answer questions. Natural Features Explosive geologic events have shaped the distinctive landscape on the 984,602-acre Umpqua National Forest, and the area provides specta
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Mazama Campground Dump Station · 20 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 456 designated routes (465 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Lake Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Diamond Lake Trailer Court | RV park | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| South Shore Hiker/Biker Camp | Private campground | 1.6 mi | — | — |
| South Shore Pavilion | National forest campground | 1.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| South Shore Boat Ramp | National forest campground | 1.6 mi | — | — |
| Thielsen View Campground And Boat Ramp | National forest campground | 1.7 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.