POOLE CREEK
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 4.2 ft.

Available sites

61 total sites

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
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Dec
Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

61 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 002, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 003, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 004, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 005, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 006, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 007, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 008, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 010, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 012, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 020, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 022, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 025, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 026, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 027, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 028, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 029, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 030, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 031, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 032, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 033, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 034, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 035, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 036, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 037, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 038, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 039, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 040, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 041, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 042, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 043, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 044, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 045, Loop: POOLE CREEK Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 046, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 047, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 048, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 049, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 050, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 051, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 052, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 053, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 054, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
⛺ 055, Loop: POOLE CREEK Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 056, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 057, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 058, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 059, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 060, Loop: POOLE CREEK RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
🚐 GROUP SITE 1, Loop: GROUP AREA RV
Gravel · Pull-through

Reviews

248 reviews

Summary

AI generated

Poole Creek offers a beautiful setting with excellent opportunities for boating, kayaking, and fishing, making it a popular choice for campers. The campsites are spacious and generally well-maintained, providing a peaceful environment, though some guests noted issues with dust, noise from other campers, and restroom cleanliness. Overall, visitors appreciate the friendly camp hosts and the campground's proximity to scenic spots like Crater Lake, making it a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Based on guest feedback

4.0

Overall rating

Based on 248 reviews

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5 stars 45.6% (113)
4 stars 30.6% (76)
3 stars 11.3% (28)
2 stars 7.7% (19)
1 star 4.8% (12)

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Peggy C

Verified

December 18, 2019 Stayed at: 003, Loop: POOLE CREEK

It was a very enjoyable stay. The park was clean and tidy. The Hosts were pleasant.

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Peggy C

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December 18, 2019 Stayed at: 003, Loop: POOLE CREEK

It was a very enjoyable stay. The park was clean and tidy. The Hosts were pleasant.

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Robert E

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January 11, 2020 Stayed at: 021, Loop: POOLE CREEK

The campground is very clean. The camp hosts were polite and friendly. The edges of the spurs were crumbling, I assume due to the harsh winter weather, making it dangerous at times to walk in the dark. Need some fill along those 6-8 in drops for safety. Beautiful setting.

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Robert E

Verified

January 11, 2020 Stayed at: 021, Loop: POOLE CREEK

The campground is very clean. The camp hosts were polite and friendly. The edges of the spurs were crumbling, I assume due to the harsh winter weather, making it dangerous at times to walk in the dark. Need some fill along those 6-8 in drops for safety. Beautiful setting.

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Rohan N

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 031, Loop: POOLE CREEK

Pretty great location close to Crater Lake NP. There were a decent amount of mosquitoes still around the area in August when we went, but with insect repellent they didn't bite, they were just annoying. The public bathrooms are pretty gross here but otherwise it was a good location for a one-night stay.

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Rohan N

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 031, Loop: POOLE CREEK

Pretty great location close to Crater Lake NP. There were a decent amount of mosquitoes still around the area in August when we went, but with insect repellent they didn't bite, they were just annoying. The public bathrooms are pretty gross here but otherwise it was a good location for a one-night stay.

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Greg H

Verified

January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 060, Loop: POOLE CREEK

Poole Creek is definitely our favorite campground. Lots are clean, spacious, and have some privacy, is easy walk to the lake. The bathrooms are decently kept up. The lake itself is by far, our favorite part. Boat rentals are reasonably priced, it is calm enough to tool around in our kayak, and the swimming area is deep enough to be fun, but calm and shallow enough for the family to stay for hours.

This campground still seems to be a bit of a hidden gem, as it is typically not too crowded on weekdays. This is also one of the greater appeals to us. As often as I refer it to friends (as it is our most treasured camping spot), I also secretly wish they do not come!

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Greg H

Verified

January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 060, Loop: POOLE CREEK

Poole Creek is definitely our favorite campground. Lots are clean, spacious, and have some privacy, is easy walk to the lake. The bathrooms are decently kept up. The lake itself is by far, our favorite part. Boat rentals are reasonably priced, it is calm enough to tool around in our kayak, and the swimming area is deep enough to be fun, but calm and shallow enough for the family to stay for hours.

This campground still seems to be a bit of a hidden gem, as it is typically not too crowded on weekdays. This is also one of the greater appeals to us. As often as I refer it to friends (as it is our most treasured camping spot), I also secretly wish they do not come!

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Linda C

Verified

June 29, 2020 Stayed at: 036, Loop: POOLE CREEK

We had reserved the group campground for the 15th thru the 22nd, and you kicked us out at the last minute. Gave 1 weeks notice so we had to scramble to find a place to go and low and behold, Poole Creek was the only choice by reservation only. The group campground would have cost much less for the all of us and it ended up costing us each $50 bucks more. So, we all camped spread out but we still socialized and ate together. I would like to know why Kate Brown had the authority to shut down a Federal Campground.

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Linda C

Verified

June 29, 2020 Stayed at: 036, Loop: POOLE CREEK

We had reserved the group campground for the 15th thru the 22nd, and you kicked us out at the last minute. Gave 1 weeks notice so we had to scramble to find a place to go and low and behold, Poole Creek was the only choice by reservation only. The group campground would have cost much less for the all of us and it ended up costing us each $50 bucks more. So, we all camped spread out but we still socialized and ate together. I would like to know why Kate Brown had the authority to shut down a Federal Campground.

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Location & Directions for Poole Creek

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

Elevation: 1,285 ft

Getting There

From Roseburg, OR, travel east on OR-138 / NE Diamond Lake Boulevard for approximately 72 mi, turn left onto Forest Road 2610 (Bird's Point Road). Proceed 4 mi and turn right at the Poole Creek Campground sign. The campground is located on the wes...

Nearest town

Idleyld Park, OR - 56 mi

About over 1 hr (64 min) to downtown

Highway access

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

Near Crater Lake National Park

The closest entrance is: North Entrance

Approximate drive: 20.2 mi · 35 min

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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Last updated: October 24, 2026

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