State Park
Coldwater Cove Campground
Willamette National Forest · Sisters, OR
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About
Cold Water Cove Campground offers stunning views of turquoise-colored Clear Lake and 3,000-year-old lava fields, making it an ideal location. On clear days, visitors can catch a glimpse of the Three Sisters and Mount Washington. Fishing, canoeing and boating are popular activities. Recreation Clear Lake is popular for fishing, canoeing and boating. Anglers cast for brook, rainbow and cutthroat trout. Power boating is not permitted, which makes for calm waters. A boat ramp and fish cleaning station are located in the campground. Boat rentals are available at an adjacent resort. The McKenzie River National Recreation Trail passes through the campground and runs along Clear Lake. The trail stretches 26 miles and is open to hikers and mountain bikers. Facilities The campground offers single and double-family campsites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, trash collection and drinking water are provided. No hookups are available. A general store and restaurant are located at the resort next door. Natural Features The campground sits at the south end of the lake at an elevation of 3,100 feet. A mix of maple, alder and Douglas fir trees cover the area. Some sites have limited views of the lake, and all sites have privacy from neighboring campers. Cold Water Cove sits in the midsection of the Cascades mountain range. Nearby Attractions The campground is near the Big Lake Trail Area, as well as Sahalie Falls and Koosah Falls. The falls are impressive sights, with foaming water gushing over two thick flows of ancient lava. ADA Access: N
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Sewer Hookups
Firewood
Camp Store
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Coldwater Cove Campground
Trail
Clear Lake Trail
Oregon
1.8 mi436 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Isaac Nickerson Loop Trail
Oregon
4.0 mi771 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Koosah Falls Trail
Oregon
0.8 mi197 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Sahalie Falls, Koosah, and Tamolich Falls via McKenzie River Trail
Oregon
9.5 mi2,746 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Koosah and Sahalie Falls Trail
Oregon
2.2 mi640 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Clear Lake via McKenzie River Trail
Oregon
3.4 mi1,076 ftgain
Moderate
Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Oregon hunting page
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