Poole Creek
Umpqua National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Idleyld Park, OR, OR
Price: From $22 per night
Price range: $22–$100 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (108 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Poole Creek Campground is nestled in a forest of lodgepole pine, mountain hemlock and Shasta red fir, just south of the mouth of Poole Creek on the west shore of Lemolo Lake. The lake is the highest reservoir on the North Umpqua River at an elevation of 4,150 feet.For facility specific information, please call (760) 932-7092.This campground has 60 standard sites, all sites are reservation only. Reservations must be made two days in advance.
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, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/poole-creek to be notified when sites open up.
Poole Creek offers excellent lake recreation including boating, fishing, swimming, and kayaking on Lemolo Lake at 4,150 feet elevation. Campers consistently praise the helpful hosts, lakeside sites with sandy beaches, and picnic table amenities.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Coyote, and Sierra Nevada Red Fox present in area. Also Canada Jay, Great Blue Heron, and Hairy Woodpecker.
Insider tips for Poole Creek: Veterans and military can receive 50% discount on single sites with national park pass number Book early via recreation.gov — this federal campground fills quickly, especially weekends Bring extra toilet paper — vault toilets can run out during busy periods
Skip Poole Creek if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You prefer full-service facilities — campground has vault toilets and limited amenities.
Best time to visit Poole Creek: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though early booking is essential as it is a popular federal campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Bunker Hill Campground (Idleyld Park, OR), East Lemolo Campground (Idleyld Park, OR), Inlet Campground (Idleyld Park, OR), Clearwater Falls Campground (Roseburg, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Poole Creek
Cell signal at Poole Creek (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.
Poole Creek Campground is nestled in a forest of lodgepole pine, mountain hemlock and Shasta red fir, just south of the mouth of Poole Creek on the west shore of Lemolo Lake. The lake is the highest reservoir on the North Umpqua River at an elevation of 4,150 feet.For facility specific information, please call (760) 932-7092.This campground has 60 standard sites, all sites are reservation only. Reservations must be made two days in advance.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryVeterans and military can receive 50% discount on single sites with national park pass number
Book early via recreation.gov
this federal campground fills quickly, especially weekends
Bring extra toilet paper
vault toilets can run out during busy periods
Campground operates year-round, though early booking is essential as it is a popular federal campground.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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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). Proceed 4 miles and turn right at the Poole Creek Campground sign. The campground is located on the west shore of Lemolo Lake. Turn right after the fee station for the group site.
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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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