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Inlet Campground

Umpqua National Forest — lakeside, hiking

Location: Idleyld Park, OR, OR

Price: From $16 per night

Rating: 2.6 out of 5 (5 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Inlet Campground is nestled along the North Umpqua River where the forest of lodgepole pine, mountain hemlock and Shasta red fir meet Lemolo Lake, the highest reservoir on the North Umpqua River at an elevation of 4,150 feet.This campground has 13 standard sites, all sites are available by reservation only. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings and grills. There is no drinking water available and trash service is limited, please pack out all garbage.

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, Drinking Water

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

Inlet Campground offers 13 sites nestled along the North Umpqua River with access to Lemolo Lake at 4,150 feet elevation. Google reviewers praise it as a hidden gem with beautiful, large campsites and vault toilets near the river and lake.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Sierra Nevada Red Fox, Coyote, Canada Jay, Great Blue Heron, and Northern Alligator Lizard documented in the area.

Insider tips for Inlet Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 13 sites. Pay at the entrance sign post; note $5 fee per additional vehicle. Mosquitoes are thick according to camper reports — bring repellent.

Skip Inlet Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You expect full facilities — vault toilets and drinking water only..

Best time to visit Inlet Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round per verified data..

Nearby campgrounds: East Lemolo Campground (Idleyld Park, OR), Bunker Hill Campground (Idleyld Park, OR), Poole Creek (Idleyld Park, OR), Kelsay Valley Horse Camp (Idleyld Park, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Inlet Campground

Cell signal at Inlet Campground (Idleyld Park, 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.

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Idleyld Park, OR, OR★ 2.6 (5 reviews)From $16/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Inlet Campground is nestled along the North Umpqua River where the forest of lodgepole pine, mountain hemlock and Shasta red fir meet Lemolo Lake, the highest reservoir on the North Umpqua River at an elevation of 4,150 feet.This campground has 13 standard sites, all sites are available by reservation only. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings and grills. There is no drinking water available and trash service is limited, please pack out all garbage.

Best for:HikersFamiliesSites:TentRV
LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV25 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic Tables
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; only suitable for self-contained RVs.✕ You expect full facilities — vault toilets and drinking water only.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with only 13 sites.

Pay at the entrance sign post; note $5 fee per additional vehicle.

Mosquitoes are thick according to camper reports

bring repellent.

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round per verified data.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G + 5G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Sierra Nevada Red Fox, Coyote, Canada Jay, Great Blue Heron, and Northern Alligator Lizard documented in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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541-498-2531· Umpqua National Forest
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Getting there →

From Roseburg, OR, travel east on OR-138 /NE Diamond Lake Boulevard for approximately 72 miles, turn left onto Forest Road 2610 (Bird's Point Road). Continue for 3 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 2614. Proceed 2.5 miles to the campground, located on the right side of the road.

Campground entrance

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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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Inlet Campground cost per night?+
Inlet Campground costs $16 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Inlet Campground open?+
Inlet Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Inlet Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Inlet Campground?+
Inlet Campground can accommodate RVs up to 25 feet.
How do I make reservations at Inlet Campground?+
Inlet 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 Inlet Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Inlet Campground is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Inlet Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Inlet Campground is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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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
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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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$16 /night★ 2.6 (5)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

East Lemolo Campground

Idleyld Park, OR

From $16/night

Bunker Hill Campground

Idleyld Park, OR

From $16/night

Poole Creek

Idleyld Park, OR

From $22/night

Kelsay Valley Horse Camp

Idleyld Park, OR

From $10/night

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