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
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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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook 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
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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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.
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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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