Lake In The Woods 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

Nestled in a mixed conifer Forest, Lake in the Woods is a 4-acre, man-made lake that is eight feet at its deepest point. The trail cabin located on the site was built in 1907. Enjoy the serenity of the forest by staying near the Lake in the Woods at one of eleven campsites.

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

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

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

Lake in the Woods offers a peaceful forest setting with a small man-made lake ideal for non-motorized boating and fishing. The campground serves as a trailhead for nearby waterfall hikes including Yasko Falls and Hemlock Falls, with Google reviewers praising the trail to Hemlock Falls as spectacular.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Bobcat, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Snowshoe Hare, Douglas' Squirrel, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Canada Jay, Sooty Grouse, Northwestern Garter Snake, Valley Garter Snake

Insider tips for Lake In The Woods Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with first-come, first-serve sites Request a larger campsite on the back of the lake for better kayak access; reeds limit shoreline access at smaller sites Visit for the hiking trails (Yasko Falls trailhead is across the street; Hemlock Falls trail is nearby) rather than relying on lake recreation

Skip Lake In The Woods Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You want a pristine lake experience — reviewers note the lake quality is limited. You require easy vehicle access or paved facilities — vault toilets only.

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

Nearby campgrounds: Hemlock Lake Campground (Roseburg, OR), Deer Flat Group Site (Horseshoe Bend Campground) (GLIDE, OR), White Creek Campground (Roseburg, OR), Bogus Creek Campground (Glide, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Lake In The Woods Campground

Cell signal at Lake In The Woods 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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Lake In The Woods Campground

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Roseburg, OR, OR★ 4 (0 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Nestled in a mixed conifer Forest, Lake in the Woods is a 4-acre, man-made lake that is eight feet at its deepest point. The trail cabin located on the site was built in 1907. Enjoy the serenity of the forest by staying near the Lake in the Woods at one of eleven campsites.

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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 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 want a pristine lake experience — reviewers note the lake quality is limited✕ You require easy vehicle access or paved facilities — vault toilets only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with first-come, first-serve sites

Request a larger campsite on the back of the lake for better kayak access; reeds limit shoreline access at smaller sites

Visit for the hiking trails (Yasko Falls trailhead is across the street; Hemlock Falls trail is nearby) rather than relying on lake recreation

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

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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: American Black Bear, Bobcat, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Snowshoe Hare, Douglas' Squirrel, Red-breasted Sapsucker, Canada Jay, Sooty Grouse, Northwestern Garter Snake, Valley Garter Snake

Location

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Getting there →

From Roseburg, OR, turn onto OR-138 E/NE Diamond Lake Boulevard. Continue on OR-138 for 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/NF Road 27 for 27 miles to the campground, the last seven miles it becomes a gravel road.

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 Lake In The Woods Campground cost per night?+
Lake In The Woods Campground costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Lake In The Woods Campground open?+
Lake In The Woods Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Lake In The Woods Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Lake In The Woods Campground?+
Lake In The Woods Campground can accommodate RVs up to 35 feet.
How do I make reservations at Lake In The Woods Campground?+
Lake In The Woods 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 Lake In The Woods Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Lake In The Woods Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Lake In The Woods Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Lake In The Woods Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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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
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
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$10 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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