USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Clearwater Falls Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 10
- Hookups
- 10 with water, 10 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 4,334 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- CLEARWATER FALLS CAMPGROUND (NFSR 4700651) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Umpqua National Forest
- Nearest town
- Roseburg
- Address
- Umpqua NF Headquarters, Roseburg, OR, 97471
- Activities
- Berry Picking, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking
9 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Surrounded by picturesque, moist, green foliage along the Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway sits Clearwater Falls Campground. With nine campsites available, enjoy the sounds of the Clearwater River as it meanders through the old growth Douglas fir forest.
At lower Clearwater Falls Campground, you can stay at one of five campsites and enjoy the waterfall as it drifts downward 30 feet over moss covered rocks and logs to the river below. Or you can hike the trail to the upper portion of the campground, where you will find four secluded and serene campsites that sit along the Clearwater River.
Recreation
Hiking
Picnicking
Fishing
Facilities
Vault toilet
Nine tent/trailer sites
Each site has a picnic table and fire ring
Maximum trailer length: 25 feet
Natural Features
Visitors to the Umpqua National Forest are often taken aback by the unique landscapes of southwestern Oregon. High Cascades glaciation, whitewater rapids, and explosive geologic events have shaped the distinctive landscape on the 983,239 acres of forest that provides spectacular scenery as well as an abundance of natural and cultural resources.
Verdant stands of hemlock, fir and cedar transition to forests of mixed conifers and hardwoods at lower elevations, while alpine ecosystems dominate high peaks.
The translation of the word "Umpqua," meaning "thundering waters," defines the area. The Forest's waterways and diversity create desirable habitat for many species of fish and wildlife, in addition to providing outstanding recreational opportunities to our local communities and visitors.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (541) 496-3532.
Nearby Attractions
Lemolo Lake
Whitehorse Falls
Watson Falls
Watson Falls Trailhead (#1496)
Silent Creek Trailhead (#1479)
Diamond Lake
Umpqua Hot Springs Trailhead
North Umpqua Trail (#1414)
Charges & Cancellations
This is a Scan and Pay campground. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan and Pay payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded.
Fees
Extra vehicle fee $5 per vehicle per night.
NOTE: 50% discount for Interagency Senior and Access Pass holders on a single campsite. This discount does not apply to use of a cabin, lookout, double camping unit, triple camping unit, group camping unit, extra vehicle fees, or any additional camping units and separately charged utility, water, hook-up or day use fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 28° | 15° | 54° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 38° | 27° | 5° | 55° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 44° | 28° | 17° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 48° | 29° | 10° | 67° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 56° | 38° | 26° | 74° | 5 of 11 |
| June | 68° | 45° | 32° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 81° | 53° | 42° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 81° | 55° | 44° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 48° | 38° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 63° | 41° | 24° | 78° | 4 of 10 |
| November | 48° | 34° | 11° | 63° | 6 of 10 |
| December | 38° | 27° | 11° | 56° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Thielsen Forest Camp · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- Whitehorse Falls Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 6 sites
- Poole Creek · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 61 sites
- Bunker Hill Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 5 sites
- East Lemolo Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi · 16 sites
All public campgrounds in Oregon · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-03-11. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.