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Coldwater Cove Campground

Willamette National Forest · Sisters, OR

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  • Operator:801-226-3564
  • Address:McKenzie Ranger Station, 57600 McKenzie Hwy., Blue River, OR 97413 · Sisters, OR
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Jul 10, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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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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How busy it gets

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Well reviewed4.3

173 camper reviews on Recreation.gov

Moderate demand

64% booked

463 of 729 released site-nights were already reserved · Sep 2026 – Oct 2026 · busiest Sep 2026 at 64%

  • Sep

    64%

  • Oct

    62%

Share of nights Recreation.gov had released for online booking that were already reserved when we checked. Walk-up sites, closures, and nights outside the booking window are excluded.

Amenities

Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Sewer Hookups
Firewood
Camp Store
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

No Service

Average 0.5 of 4 bars · 133 reports across 3 carriers

Unable to get a signal. Can not make phone calls; No data.

  • Verizon

    No Service

    0.1/4

    65 reports

  • AT&T

    No Service

    0.0/4

    30 reports

  • T-Mobile

    Major Issues

    1.3/4

    38 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Individual Sites (41)

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001

Loop A

CampsiteRVPets OKCampfires
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002

Loop A

CampsiteTentPets OKCampfires
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003

Loop A

CampsiteRVPets OKCampfires
004

004

Loop A

CampsiteTentPets OKCampfires
005 - MANAGEMENT SITE
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006

Loop A

CampsiteRVPets OKCampfires

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