Fishing and lakeside access draw campers to Lake In The Woods, a US Forest Service campground set within Umpqua National Forest outside Idleyld Park, Oregon. Getting here requires roughly 18 miles of gravel, single-lane road, so high-clearance vehicles and patience are worth factoring into trip planning. The campground runs from May through October and accommodates RVs up to 35 feet.
Sites ring the lake, with some positioned close to the water and others offering more separation from neighbors. The lake itself is not particularly clear, but multiple visitors have noted it holds fish well enough for casual angling right from camp. Campers can also walk the full perimeter of the lake. Two trail systems branch off from the campground, one at the back and one near the entrance, both leading to waterfall destinations that reviewers consistently call worth the effort.
No running water is available on site. Bring your own. Flush toilets and fire pits are provided, and the campground is ADA accessible. Sites are first-come, first-served and not reservable, so arriving mid-afternoon on a weekend in summer can mean limited waterfront spots. Nearby, Hemlock Lake and Hemlock Meadows offer overflow options if Lake In The Woods fills. Pets are welcome, as are campfires. This campground works best for anglers, hikers, and campers comfortable with a long gravel approach who want direct lake access in a forested National Forest setting.
Description
Nestled in a mixed conifer Forest, Lake in the Woods is a 4 acre man-made lake that is 8 feet at its deepest point. The trail cabin located on the site was built in 1907. Facilities 8 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits 2 double campsites with picnic tables and fire pits 1 tent campsite with picnic table and fire pit 1 picnic site with grill 4 flush toilets (1 vault toilet during the winter) No drinking water Garbage disposal
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLake In The Woods is located in Oregon near Umpqua National Forest
Public CampgroundDirections
From Roseburg, Turn onto OR-138 E/NE Diamond Lake Blvd. Continue on OR-138 approximatley 16 miles until you reach the town of Glide. Upon entering Glide the North Umpqua Ranger Station will be on your left. From the North Umpqua Ranger Station (16 miles east of Roseburg on State Highway 138), take Highway 138 1/4 mile west to Little River Road #17. Follow Little River Road for 20 miles, at which point it becomes Forest Service Road 27 and is gravel. Continue another 7 miles to the campground.
Coordinates
43.2170008 N
122.721 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 15 min from Grants Pass, OR
- 3 hrs 16 min from Eugene, OR
- 3 hrs 33 min from Medford, OR
- 3 hrs 40 min from Bend, OR
