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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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