KOA Lemolo Lake / Crater Lake North, near Idleyld Park, Oregon, is a solid choice for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle. This campground offers a mix of RV sites, tent camping, and cabin rentals, all set against the backdrop of towering pines and the serene Lemolo Lake.

Campers rave about the clean facilities, including well-kept bathrooms and showers, making it easy to refresh after a day of outdoor activities. The campground is known for its peaceful vibe, with many visitors appreciating the quiet nights and stunning starry skies, free from light pollution. One happy camper noted, “The stars looked so nice at night,” which is a testament to the area’s natural beauty.

For those who enjoy water activities, the lake is perfect for fishing and boating, and there’s a small camp store for essentials. Just remember to stock up on supplies before you arrive, as the nearest grocery store is quite a trek away. If you’re a tent camper, sites 30-32 offer a private beach experience that’s hard to beat, with a beautiful view of Mt. Thielsen.

Families will find this campground very accommodating, with a friendly atmosphere and plenty of space for kids to roam. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, KOA Lemolo Lake provides a great base for exploring the nearby Crater Lake National Park and the surrounding natural wonders.

KOA Lemolo Lake / Crater Lake North

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Diamond Lake

The Best Camping Near Diamond Lake, Oregon

Shady with RV and tent sites. Pay showers at guest services. Flush toilets at campground.

Close to the park attractions

This campground is very family friendly.  The lodging is definitely built for RVs.  For this quick trip, I decided to use our tent because it was only a three day visit to Crater Lake.  The tent sites are nice, and they have a very outdoor rustic feel.  Upon arrival, we will be given a spot that is completely dirt, and covered by high desert pines.  Our site was large.  Some sites are not that large, and they are situated within 10 feet of other campers.  We were so close together, I could hear our neighbor snore the entire night.  I think he needs to get sleep tested for sleep apnea.  If you camp here, be prepared for neighbors right outside your tent.  The managers are awesome and the staff are extremely helpful.  The bathrooms are okay.  There are two showers and it is pretty clean.  The bathroom counter height is tall, so my five-year old son struggled to use the sinks.  The store is well stocked, and the cell reception for AT&amp;T is great.  There is no WiFi.  I heard. Verizon works well too.  If you choose to stay here, bring all necessary supplies and food.  The nearest store is about an hour away.

Very Family Friendly

Worth the drive from sf. Social distances

Social distances 

If you are a tent camper and want to camp here, be sure to get walk in sites 30-32 for an enjoyable stay. If you do, you'll enjoy your own private beach secluded from any neighbors on any sides. Swatches of forest separate you from the nearest site and you'll have and expansive sandy beach all to yourself. We stayed in site 30 and loved it. It was amazing to step out of my flip flops and onto my paddleboard on my own private beach and paddle in the early mornings and at dusk. And site #30 features a beautiful view of Mt. Thielsen (I don't think 31 &amp; 32 had this feature). 

  

However, if we had not reserved far in advance and had to stay in the "tent village," we most surely would have been disappointed. Plan ahead because it seems the secret is out - these sites fill up 2 months + in advance. The RV sites seem ok but none of them are lakefront. The general vibe of the KOA is good, the store has some pricey supplies. I would recommend having everything you will need for your trip because the closest grocery store is 60 miles away. 

  

The only downside for the walk-in sites is that the bathroom is far away; it's maybe an 8 minute walk to the flush toilets and showers. They put portapotties near these remote sites but by the end of our few-day stay the smell of the portapotty chemicals was really starting to bother us. But overall, we will definitely return for one of the walk-in sites, and would consider renting one of the lakefront cabins as well. 

  

Cell service - AT&amp;T had full bars. Note: it's a very short walk down a steep little hill from where you park you car to this site.

Lakefront Tent Sites

We stayed here only for a night while passing through the crater lake area. I wish we had more time to check out the lake and the surounding waterfalls in the area. Our site was an easy pull through with hookups, since we stayed so late in the season the campground was very quiet. The stars looked so nice at night, no light pollution! Bathrooms were clean and store had everything we needed. So thankful Jim had coffee brewed since our espresso machine froze overnight. We would love to visit again. 

Remote but beautiful! 

Loved the place . Restrooms are kept clean . Laundry available in case needed . Beautiful lake view will make your mind peaceful. 

Great place for relaxing weekend 

Water is not safe for dogs kids or swimming. Major mosquitos. See Poole Creek review. Same story. 

Great place if you love mosquitoes and blue green algae blooms

 A campground with full hookups, clean bathrooms&amp; showers&amp; access to a very nice lake. Off the beaten path-you're camping in the pines of South Central Oregon. Yes, it's dry&amp; dusty, but it's summer&amp; they're in a drought. We were in site 28, which is by the bathroom. Convenient for us, since we have no shower in our trailer. Laundry has 2 washers&amp; 2 dryers, both worked while we were there. There's cabins for rent as well.

  

  The tent sites by the lake looked outstanding! If I was tent camping I'd totally want one. There's also some tent sites at the main campground facing the woods. This is an old fashioned campground. There's no jumping pillows. Swimming is done in the lake. The kids camping next to us entertained themselves. There's a boat ramp, fishing&amp; a very small camp store.

 When they say you're "away from it all", that means stock up on supplies BEFORE you get to your campsite. There's restaurants at Crater Lake&amp; I think Diamond Lake. 

  

The worst thing I can say about this campground is that I hated the tokens. The girl who registered me told me the reason &amp; I understand it. The tokens for the showers are free to registered campers &amp; given out every day for the asking. This campground sits alongside a Forest Service campground within easy walking distance. No showers or laundry there. Maybe a business opportunity for the KOA? $5 for a shower for the unregistered &amp; stinky? I wish there was a way though to insert the tokens INSIDE your shower so you don't have to trot back to your shower wrapped in a towel!

  

My husband &amp; I liked this campground very much. I would recommend it if visiting Crater Lake&amp; the surrounding National Forests.

Away from the crowds!

Great place to be. Close enough to a lot of hiking trails, waterfalls and crater lake itself.
Structure is good and the staff is super welcoming.


Great Basecamp

The nicest thing is that it has its own boat ramp but there is no privacy and very little room between RV sites and although they are trying hard this is the middle of nowhere and it's a very rustic Campground. They do offer firewood and ice and I don't know about the ice but the firewood is $7 a bundle which is not inexpensive and there is a small Campground store with the basic necessities. 

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