Hemlock Lake 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

Hemlock Lake Campground sits at a beautiful 28-acre, man-made reservoir surrounded by stands of mixed conifers. This reservoir is 33 feet at its deepest point. It is stocked with trout which provides for good fishing from the banks or by boat.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/hemlock-lake-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Hemlock Lake Campground offers a peaceful 28-acre reservoir surrounded by mixed conifers with good trout fishing, hiking trails, and non-motorized boating. Campers praise it as a beautiful and serene destination with perfect water temperatures and a fair price.

Wildlife alert: Bobcat, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Douglas' Squirrel, Snowshoe Hare, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Canada Jay, Sooty Grouse, Greater White-fronted Goose, and Northwestern Garter Snake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Hemlock Lake Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 14 sites Bring your own water — no water hookups available Nice and cool at night despite daytime warmth; good for comfortable sleeping

Skip Hemlock Lake Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available except for self-contained RVs. You require year-round camping — seasonal closure November through April. You need potable water access on-site.

Best time to visit Hemlock Lake Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Hemlock Meadows Campground (Roseburg, OR), Lake In The Woods Campground (Roseburg, OR), Deer Flat Group Site (Horseshoe Bend Campground) (GLIDE, OR), White Creek Campground (Roseburg, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Hemlock Lake Campground

Cell signal at Hemlock Lake Campground (Roseburg, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

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.

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Roseburg, OR, OR★ 4 (0 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Hemlock Lake Campground sits at a beautiful 28-acre, man-made reservoir surrounded by stands of mixed conifers. This reservoir is 33 feet at its deepest point. It is stocked with trout which provides for good fishing from the banks or by boat.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV35 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsFishing
Recreation
Picnic TablesBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available except for self-contained RVs✕ You require year-round camping — seasonal closure November through April✕ You need potable water access on-site

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with only 14 sites

Bring your own water

no water hookups available

Nice and cool at night despite daytime warmth; good for comfortable sleeping

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bobcat, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Douglas' Squirrel, Snowshoe Hare, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Canada Jay, Sooty Grouse, Greater White-fronted Goose, and Northwestern Garter Snake documented in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

From Roseburg, OR, turn onto OR-138 east /northeast Diamond Lake Boulevard. Continue on OR-138 approximately 16 miles until you reach the Little River Road/NF Road 27 on the right side of the highway. Turn right on to Little River Road /NF Road 27. Follow Little River Road for 32 miles to the Hemlock Lake Campground.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Hemlock Lake Campground cost per night?+
Hemlock Lake Campground costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Hemlock Lake Campground open?+
Hemlock Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Hemlock Lake Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Hemlock Lake Campground?+
Hemlock Lake Campground can accommodate RVs up to 35 feet.
How do I make reservations at Hemlock Lake Campground?+
Hemlock Lake Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Hemlock Lake Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Hemlock Lake Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Hemlock Lake Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Hemlock Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$10 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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