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Poole Creek

2020 Toketee Ranger Station Road, Idleyld Park, Oregon, United States

POOLE CREEK
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POOLE CREEK
POOLE CREEK

About Poole Creek

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.

Number of accommodations: 61

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Swimming

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - May 23 to Sep 21

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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61 Sites Available

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🚐 001, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 002, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 003, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 004, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 005, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 006, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 007, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 008, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 009, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 010, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 011, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 012, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 013, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 014, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 015, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 016, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 017, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 018, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 019, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 020, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 021, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 022, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 023, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 024, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 025, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 026, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 027, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 028, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 029, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 030, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 031, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 032, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 033, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 034, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 035, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 036, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 037, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 038, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 039, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 040, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 041, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 042, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 043, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 044, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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⛺ 045, Loop: POOLE CREEK
12 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 046, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 047, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 048, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 049, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 050, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 051, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 052, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 053, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 054, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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⛺ 055, Loop: POOLE CREEK
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
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🚐 056, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 057, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 058, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 059, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 060, Loop: POOLE CREEK
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🚐 GROUP SITE 1, Loop: GROUP AREA
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Reviews (216)

Verified Only

What Guests Are Saying

Poole Creek Campground serves as an excellent base for exploring Crater Lake, offering a peaceful family-friendly environment and attentive camp hosts. Reviewers appreciate the beautiful location, clean facilities, and spacious campsites, particularly those near Lemolo Lake. However, some concerns were raised about noisy neighbors, restroom cleanliness, and reservation system issues.

Review Summary

4.0
216 reviews
5
46.3%
100
4
29.6%
64
3
10.2%
22
2
8.3%
18
1
5.6%
12

Jared B

Verified

December 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: POOLE CREEK

5

great home base for crater lake and the surrounding.

Jared B

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December 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: POOLE CREEK

5

great home base for crater lake and the surrounding.

Drew L

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November 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: POOLE CREEK

5

Great peaceful family environment. Camp hosts were great! We have been camping there for the last 6 to 8 years and enjoy our summers there meeting family and friends.

Drew L

Verified

November 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: POOLE CREEK

5

Great peaceful family environment. Camp hosts were great! We have been camping there for the last 6 to 8 years and enjoy our summers there meeting family and friends.

Steven S

Verified

September 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: POOLE CREEK

5

Great spots, very clean, and wonderful location. Caught a night the day before seasonal closure and it was beautiful!

Steven S

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September 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: POOLE CREEK

5

Great spots, very clean, and wonderful location. Caught a night the day before seasonal closure and it was beautiful!

Tim R

Verified

September 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: POOLE CREEK

5

One of the best run and best managed USFS campgrounds in the country! The hosts were also friendly and were very attentive to everything in the campground. We will definitely be back next year!

Tim R

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September 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: POOLE CREEK

5

One of the best run and best managed USFS campgrounds in the country! The hosts were also friendly and were very attentive to everything in the campground. We will definitely be back next year!

Tim W

Verified

September 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: POOLE CREEK

5

Beautiful campground. Easy to get to Crater Lake and see all the great waterfalls in the forest. Camp hosts were nice and helpful!

Tim W

Verified

September 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: POOLE CREEK

5

Beautiful campground. Easy to get to Crater Lake and see all the great waterfalls in the forest. Camp hosts were nice and helpful!

Location Poole Creek

Address:
2020 Toketee Ranger Station Road
Idleyld Park, OR, 97447
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via OR-138, which connects to I-5 approximately 25 miles to the west.

Latitude & Longitude: 43.31 / -122.2

Elevation: 1285 feet

Map of Poole Creek location at Idleyld Park, OR, United States
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Policies & Rules

General

  • Some individual sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservable and first-come first-serve sites are mixed throughout the campground.
  • Click here for more information about Umpqua National Forest
  • Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
  • Extra vehicle fee $5 per vehicle per night
  • No horses or stock allowed at the group site
  • Maximum vehicle length: 35 feet

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Nearby destinations

Chemult
Crater Lake National Park
Crescent

Last updated: June 3, 2026

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