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Clearwater Falls Campground

Clearwater Falls Campground, near Clearwater, Oregon, is a cozy spot that offers a rustic camping experience right by the stunning Clearwater Falls. With just a handful of sites, it’s perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy nature up close.

The campground is known for its beautiful surroundings, including old-growth evergreen forests and the clear river that runs nearby. Visitors often rave about the short hike to the waterfall, which is just a few minutes away, making it easy to soak in the sights and snap some great photos. One camper mentioned, “The hike to the waterfall is about 3 minutes... we were the only people there,” highlighting the peaceful vibe you can find here.

Amenities are basic but functional, with vault toilets and picnic tables at each site. While there’s no drinking water or electric hookups, the campground allows fires, so you can enjoy a cozy evening under the stars. Some campers appreciate the quiet atmosphere, noting that it’s a great place to unwind, though be prepared for some pesky mosquitoes due to the proximity to water.

For those looking to explore, Clearwater Falls Campground is conveniently located near other popular spots like Diamond Lake and Crater Lake National Park. Whether you’re hiking the nearby trails or just relaxing by the falls, this campground offers a serene escape into nature.

Description

National Forest

Clearwater Falls Campground is located along the Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway. The Clearwater River meanders through old growth Douglas fir forest, surrounded by picturesque moist green foliage. Clearwater Falls separates the campground into two sections with one section situated above the falls. Facilities 9 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits 4 picnic sites with picnic tables and fire pits 3 vault toilets No drinking water No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

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Location

Clearwater Falls Campground is located in Oregon

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Directions

Located 70 miles east of Roseburg on State Highway 138, turn south off Highway 138 at the Clearwater Falls Campground Sign. There are two areas for camping. The first area is to your left after you pass the entry sign. To get to the second location get on the Highway heading east for approximately 1 mile. Turn right onto Road 4785 for 1 mile. Camping area is off to the right.

Coordinates

43.24780444 N
122.23373582 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Sep. 26, 2021

Beautiful waterfall

The hike to the water fall is about 3 minutes ... We were the only people there so we enjoyed it that much more got to take picutes on a log in front of fall...

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Clearwater Falls Campground by sergio T., September 26, 2021
  • Review photo of Clearwater Falls Campground by sergio T., September 26, 2021
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Reviewed Jul. 1, 2021

Small but sweet

Deceivingly small, there are 5 sites near the trailhead entrance for the falls and another 6 sites on the top side of the falls. You have to drive a mile or so up the highway to get to from a forest service road that does not even hint at these six sites or any sort of access to the falls. Between the two, I like the stealth forest service road sites better as they are right next to the river and seem less popular due to the difficulty in finding them. The forest service truck was actually out and loading the vault toilets at both sites with fresh rolls. There is a vault toilet at the trailhead that is in desperate need of emptying, but the vault toilets in the campgrounds were still ok. You can take a very short hike to the falls and there are a couple of nice footbridges over the river below the falls to get to both sides(though there are some great logs to cross too). The main campground is heavily treed and sites are not all level. The topside sites have less trees and are spaced pretty good for privacy.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Clearwater Falls Campground by Annie C., July 1, 2021
  • Review photo of Clearwater Falls Campground by Annie C., July 1, 2021
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Reviewed Oct. 27, 2020

Small but beautiful

Five total sites here, smallish, too small for big rigs or anything over 20 ft except one site suitable for up to 30 ft. Cheap, like seven bucks with access card. No hookups. Vault toilet. Right next to beautiful Clearwater Falls, hiking trails. 15 min from Diamond Lake, 30 from Crater Lake NP. Would camp here again.

Reviewed May. 14, 2019

Rustic Forest Service

Beautiful waterfall and cold clear river running through old growth evergreen forest. Easy access off of highway 138 east - limited turn around area for larger RVs.

Reviewed Sep. 8, 2018

Very short stay.

We got in at about 9:00 pm and had to leave the following morning at 8:00. The vault toilet was clean and not especially stinky. The campsite was large and very flat, with a picnic table and fire ring. There is a nice waterfall right nearby and the surrounding first is beautiful.

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jul. 23, 2018

tiny; but close to waterfalls

This campround is a lot like the nearby Whitehorse falls campground. Very small and primitive, but with a waterfall right in the park. It is also just down the road from Diamond Lake and is close by many other waterfall destinations. I would think that this would also be a good spot to use as a backup plan if all other grounds were full. It was very busy when I visited, but found if I stayed for a bit and took the less popular trail, I had that side of the falls to myself. Very peaceful once the crowd dies down.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Clearwater Falls Campground by Tj B., July 23, 2018
  • Review photo of Clearwater Falls Campground by Tj B., July 23, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the max vehicle length at Clearwater Falls Campground?

    Clearwater Falls Campground allows vehicles up to 25 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Clearwater Falls Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Clearwater Falls Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Clearwater Falls Campground have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Clearwater Falls Campground does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Clearwater Falls Campground?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.