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East Lemolo is on the banks of Lemolo Lake, the highest reservoir on the North Umpqua River at an elevation of 4,150 feet. 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. A spur trail accesses the bottom of the canyon below the falls. Facilities This campground has 15 standard sites, all sites are available by reservation only. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. There is a vault toilet, but no drinking water is available. 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 Access to hiking, mountain biking and OHV trails is within ten miles of the campground. For a scenic driving experience there are 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 for 3 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 2614. Proceed 2 miles and turn left onto Forest Road 430. The campground is at the end of the road.
Extra vehicle fee $5 per vehicle per night, payable at the campground only.
The lake is pretty but that's all it has to be positive about. The camp sites are tiny and squashed in, we were literally 10 ft away from the next campsite. I had to ask the strangers there to be quiet at 11pm just so we could sleep which then made it awkward. Screaming kids are heard throughout the whole camp ground. Many mosquitoes, and finally no on-site water. Why bother? We booked for 2 nights but packed up and left after 1 and would not go back.
Lots of mosquitoes and the lake is full of algae. However, quiet place to camp.
Nice little campground, right on the Lake. Vault toilet. Trash dumpster. Lots of mosquitoes! Also, the road in is only wide enough for 1 vehicle so if ones coming and ones leaving someone is backing up a ways.
Nice place to camp right next to the lake. It's a little tight getting there with a wide trailer and the road in is about half a mile of powdered dust, but it's accessible if you drive slow.
Clean and quiet campground with beautiful views. Vault toilet with no running water/hand-washing station though. There’s a KOA about 10 minutes away with a small supply store. TONS of mosquitoes at dawn and dusk, bring plenty of bug spray and mosquito repellent (candle or incense type). This campsite is on a calmer part of the lake with some standing water so they will be swarming.
