USDA Forest Service · Oregon

Clearwater Falls Campground

USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States

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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

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January41°28°15°54°11 of 11
February38°27°5°55°11 of 11
March44°28°17°67°11 of 11
April48°29°10°67°11 of 11
May56°38°26°74°5 of 11
June68°45°32°87°0 of 11
July81°53°42°95°0 of 11
August81°55°44°97°0 of 11
September72°48°38°93°0 of 11
October63°41°24°78°4 of 10
November48°34°11°63°6 of 10
December38°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.

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