Clearwater Falls Campground
Umpqua National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Roseburg, OR, OR
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Surrounded by picturesque, moist, green foliage along the Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway sits Clearwater Falls Campground. With nine campsites available, enjoy the sounds of the Clearwater River as it meanders through the old growth Douglas fir forest. At lower Clearwater Falls Campground, you can stay at one of five campsites and enjoy the waterfall as it drifts downward 30 feet over moss covered rocks and logs to the river below.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
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Surrounded by old growth Douglas fir forest along the Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway, campers enjoy the peaceful sounds of the Clearwater River and a 30-foot waterfall. Highly rated at 4.8/5 stars, reviewers praise it as a very quiet and relaxing destination.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Sierra Nevada Red Fox, Coyote, Canada Jay, Common Raven, and Sooty Grouse present in the area
Insider tips for Clearwater Falls Campground: Bring a netted shade canopy to manage mosquitoes, which reviewers reported as heavy Camp at lower Clearwater Falls for direct waterfall views and sound No potable water available — bring your own supply
Skip Clearwater Falls Campground if: You need RV hookups — this campground has none and is suitable only for self-contained RVs. You require flexibility — book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 10 sites.
Best time to visit Clearwater Falls Campground: May-October — Official operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Whitehorse Falls Campground (roseburg, OR), Poole Creek (Idleyld Park, OR), Bunker Hill Campground (Idleyld Park, OR), East Lemolo Campground (Idleyld Park, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Clearwater Falls Campground
Cell signal at Clearwater Falls Campground (Roseburg, OR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Surrounded by picturesque, moist, green foliage along the Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway sits Clearwater Falls Campground. With nine campsites available, enjoy the sounds of the Clearwater River as it meanders through the old growth Douglas fir forest. At lower Clearwater Falls Campground, you can stay at one of five campsites and enjoy the waterfall as it drifts downward 30 feet over moss covered rocks and logs to the river below.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBring a netted shade canopy to manage mosquitoes, which reviewers reported as heavy
Camp at lower Clearwater Falls for direct waterfall views and sound
No potable water available
bring your own supply
Official operating season per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Roseburg, OR, travel east on OR-138 / Diamond Lake Boulevard for approximately 70 miles, turn right at the sign for the Clearwater Falls Campground. Follow the short entry road and bear left, the campground will be to the left. For access into the four upper sites, continue to travel east on OR-138 to Forest Road 4785 and turn right, then make an immediate right and drive approximately 1.5 miles to the campground located on the right.
Campground entrance
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Umpqua National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Umpqua National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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