## Overview

 This campground provides 34 campsites, 31 singles and 3 double, that accommodate vehicles 18 to 50 feet in length depending on site.\_\_ No sites are directly on the shoreline of the lake, but several offer views of the lake.\_\_ Drinking water is available at two handpumps, one in the campground and one in the boat launch area.\_\_ There are four double vault toilets shared by both sites.\_\_ The boat launch area includes a boat launch for canoes or small non-motorized crafts (no motors are allowed on the lake), a small fish cleaning station, and a picnic site.\_\_ There is also an extra vehicle, or overflow, parking area.\_\_\_\_ Cold Water Cove Campground offers stunning views of turquoise-colored Clear Lake and 3,000-year-old lava fields, making it an ideal location. On clear days, visitors can catch a glimpse of the Three Sisters and Mount Washington. Fishing, hiking, canoeing and boating are popular activities.\_\_\_\_ The campground sits at the south end of the lake at an elevation of 3,100 feet. A mix of maple, alder and Douglas fir trees cover the area. Some sites have limited views of the lake, and all sites have privacy from neighboring campers. Cold Water Cove sits in the midsection of the Cascades mountain range. This campground offers both reservable and FCFS campsites.\_\_\_\_ Reservation may be made up to 6 months in advance of arrival date by reserving online at RECREATION. GOV or by calling 877-444-6777. 
## Recreation

 Clear Lake is popular for fishing, canoeing, kayaking and row boats. Anglers cast for brook, rainbow and cutthroat trout. Power boating is not permitted, which makes for calm waters. A boat ramp and fish cleaning station are located in the campground. Boat rentals are available at nearby Clear Lake Resort. The McKenzie River National Recreation Trail passes through the campground and runs along Clear Lake. The trail stretches 26 miles and is open to hikers and mountain bikers. 
## Facilities

 The campground offers single and double-family campsites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, trash collection and drinking water are provided. No hookups are available. There is a restaurant/lodge located nearby at Clear Lake Resort.\_\_\_\_ 
## Natural Features


## Nearby Attractions

 Nearby attractions include:\_\_ Clear Lake for fishing, non-motorized rowboat use and hiking.\_\_ Rowboats and Kayaks are available to rent at nearby Clear Lake Resort.\_\_ Clear Lake is the head waters for the McKenzie River, and is renowned for its cold, clear water and preserved grove of underwater trees.\_\_ \_\_The McKenzie River National Scenic Trail is on one side of Clear Lake, and a connecting trail offers a loop hiking trail opportunity around the lake.\_\_ Trails also connect the campground to short hikes to Sahalie and Koosah Falls, spectacular waterfalls located within a mile of the campground.\_\_ Also, close in proximity, is the McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass National Scenic Byway and Mt. Washington Wilderness.\_\_\_\_

Coldwater Cove Campground

This is an excellent campground on Clear Lake. Site#17 was a double site(unbeknownst to us, and bigger than what we needed), and has a good view of the lake. There is accessibility to the lake, but it's down a steep lava rock path. You may be able to navigate a paddle board through it, but it almost killed us to schlep 2 55lb kayaks down and back. The boat ramp is a distance, so unless you have carts for board/kayak, or want to drive around, it's not the easiest water access. It gave us a good story, however, and luckily no major injuries:) 

  

Was a bit windy so a hard paddle and the water was not as clear, but still awesome overall. GREAT view of Neowise once the sun actually went down(midnight?!).

Love Clear Lake

We snagged a great campsite that is just as you enter the grounds on the left. Multi level campsite, easy to access the trail that goes around the lake, a beautiful clear lake that hides a forest underneath, volcanic rock, row boat rentals, cafe and easy access from Portland. 

Our first camping trip since moving to Oregon and we were impressed! There are primitive toilets, potable water, trash facilities and a community environment. The hosts of the campground were friendly and helpful. 

We look forward to staying here again!

Views, wildlife and fun!

Large site. Plenty of spots to hang hammock. Site backed up to volcanic rock area. Kids had fun climbing on the rocks and huge trees. Lots to do nearby.
We fit two tents and two cars at our site and had plenty of room. Couldn’t see neighbors. 

Perfect

1000 upon 1000 year old trees growing IN the lake! The water is crystal clear and blue. Extremely clean restrooms, nice campgrounds, on the Mckenzie River! You can see down 35ft into the lake it’s so clear. Highly recommend! 