About Coolwater Campground
Nestled in the Little River valley, Coolwater offers both a contemplative forest setting with easy access to outdoor recreation. Many visitors come to fish, swim, and spend a relaxing weekend entirely at camp. Others come to take advantage of Coolwater's proximity to Grotto Falls and nearby Taft and Lookout mountains. - 7 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits - Tent area - No drinking water - Vault toilet - Garbage disposal
- Fees: - $10 for campsite - $5 for extra vehicle
- Season: May – October
- Managed by: USFS - Umpqua National Forest
- Where: 11 mi east of Glide, OR · 43.23258, -122.87151
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolwater Camp | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 3.0 mi |
| Sequoia | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 2.6 mi |
| Overhang | Dirt bike | 0.4 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Nfst-2703045 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.8 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Nfst-2792003 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.8 mi | 0.2 mi |
| Nfst-2792066 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 1.1 mi | 0.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 24 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.Camps nearby
- White Creek Campground 0.6 mi
- Wolf Creek Group Site 3.2 mi
- Willow Flats Sump 4 mi
- Emile Shelter 4.3 mi
- Susan Creek Campground 4.6 mi
- Susan Creek RV Park 4.9 mi