Pine Meadows Campground
Cottage Grove Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: COTTAGE GROVE, OR, OR
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$26 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (191 reviews)
Season: May through October
Pine Meadows Campground is located on Cottage Grove Lake in Oregon’s southern Willamette Valley.The campground has nearly 100 sites that each offer fire rings and picnic tables, several of which are on the lake shore. Sites 1-92 are standard sites within the main campground at Pine Meadows. Other amenities include flush toilets, showers, a dump station, children’s play area and a swim area.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/pine-meadows-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Pine Meadows Campground offers 94 sites on Cottage Grove Lake with excellent amenities including flush toilets, showers, and a boat launch. Google reviewers consistently praise friendly staff, clean facilities, and strong ranger presence throughout the campground.
Wildlife alert: Great Egret, Spotted Sandpiper, Violet-green Swallow, Golden-crowned Sparrow, and Gopher Snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Pine Meadows Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available Multiple boat launch access available at nearby Lakeside Park and Wilson Creek Park for lake recreation
Skip Pine Meadows Campground if: You need RV hookups—this campground has none. You plan to camp outside May through October—seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Pine Meadows Campground: May through October — Official operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Schwarz Park (COTTAGE GROVE, OR), Sharps Creek Recreation Site (Springfield, OR), Rujada Campground (Cottage Grove, OR), Lund Park Campground (Cottage Grove, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pine Meadows Campground
Cell signal at Pine Meadows Campground (COTTAGE GROVE, OR): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Pine Meadows Campground is located on Cottage Grove Lake in Oregon’s southern Willamette Valley.The campground has nearly 100 sites that each offer fire rings and picnic tables, several of which are on the lake shore. Sites 1-92 are standard sites within the main campground at Pine Meadows. Other amenities include flush toilets, showers, a dump station, children’s play area and a swim area.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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 federal campground with high demand
Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available
Multiple boat launch access available at nearby Lakeside Park and Wilson Creek Park for lake recreation
Official operating season per verified data
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Eugene, Oregon: Traveling south on Interstate 5 to Exit 172. Take exit 172, turn left on 6th street / London Road, and drive approximately 3 miles. Take a left on Cottage Grove Reservoir Road and drive 2.5 miles to Pine Meadows Campground. From Roseburg, Oregon: Traveling north on Interstate 5 to Exit 170. Take exit 170; continue driving on Highway 99 for approximately 2.3 miles. Take a right on Latham Road and drive approximately 1 mile. Turn Right on London Road and drive approximately 3
Campground entrance
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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 — Cottage Grove Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Cottage Grove Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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