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This campground clings to the northwest shore of Lemolo Lake beneath the heavily wooded Bunker Hill. Bald eagles often soar above the lodgepole pine forest. Bunker Hill Campground is popular with fishermen. Recreation Boating, fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing and water skiing top the list of recreational activities at the campground. Lemolo Lake provides outdoor enthusiasts with a multitude of recreational opportunities year round. The forested shoreline and mountainous backdrop provide a perfect setting for both swimmers braving the lake's cold, refreshing waters, and for anglers casting lines from boat or beach. Populations of German brown trout, Eastern brook trout, rainbow trout and kokanee salmon thrive in the lake which reaches depths of up to 100 feet in places. For waterfall seekers, nearby Lemolo Falls Trail is a steep traverse that drops down into North Umpqua Canyon for a view of Lemolo Falls as it cascades 150 feet to the canyon bottom. Facilities This campground has five standard sites, all available by reservation only. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings and grills. Amenities include vault toilets only, no drinking water is provided. Natural Features Umpqua National Forest visitors are often taken aback by unique and surprising landscapes shaped by explosive geologic events. The 984,602-acre forest provides spectacular scenery and an abundance of natural and cultural resources. The translation of the word, "Umpqua," meaning "thundering waters," defines the area. High mountain lakes, heart-stopping rapids, peaceful ponds and thundering waterfalls, including the 272-foot Watson Falls on the North Umpqua Highway, offer visitors a renewed sense of spirit. Diverse ecosystems support a wide range of habitat for wildlife. From eagles and owls to salamanders and salmon, these species, along with many others, depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams and diverse forests to live. Nearby Attractions Experience 172 miles of diverse river and mountain landscapes along the Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway. Travel from rolling oak-covered hills and towering coniferous forests, to roaring whitewater rapids and ancient lava flows. The highway travels alongside the Upper Rogue and North Umpqua Wild and Scenic Rivers that contain world-class fisheries. ADA Access: N
From Roseburg, OR, travel east on OR-138 / NE Diamond Lake Boulevard for approximately 72 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 2610 (Bird’s Point Road). Continue 5.5 miles, crossing the Lemolo Lake Dam, then turn right onto Forest Road 2612. The campground is located on the right side of the road.
$5 extra vehicle fee **MUST BE PAID AT THE CAMPGROUND FEE KIOSK UPON ARRIVAL
We camped in site 5. The campground is small and intimate. Sites 4 and 5 are close together. Sites 1, 2 and 3 are more secluded. But site 2 is the best. The lake access is a bit difficult from Bunker Hill campground. But site 2 has the best access. The lake was calm and this campground is near the dam so the boat traffic is mostly fishing boats. Fish were jumping but I didn't see people pulls out fish. There are lots of birds. A group of deer walked through the camp one night. Lots of mosquitos but no overwhelming. We enjoyed the heck out of our stay.
