Lower Lake Campground Camping Area

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Last Updated: December 4, 2025

Lower Lake Campground is situated in the Umpqua National Forest in Oregon and offers breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding mountains.


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Summary

The campground has 23 campsites, each with a fire ring and picnic table. There are also vault toilets and potable water available on-site. The campground is first-come, first-served between May and September, but reservations are available during the off-season. Nearby points of interest include the North Umpqua Trail, Toketee Falls, and Diamond Lake. The best time to visit Lower Lake Campground is from June to September when the temperature averages around 80°F during the day and drops to around 50°F at night.

       

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Nearby Streamflow Levels

Lower Lake CampgroundSHITIKE CR Preview Shitike Cr
43.4cfs
43cfs
Lower Lake CampgroundNO SANTIAM R BLW BOULDER CRK Preview No Santiam R Blw Boulder Crk
508.0cfs
508cfs
Lower Lake CampgroundBREITENBUSH R ABV FRENCH CR NR DETROIT Preview Breitenbush R Abv French Cr Nr Detroit
273.0cfs
273cfs
Lower Lake CampgroundOAK GROVE FORK ABOVE POWERPLANT INTAKE Preview Oak Grove Fork Above Powerplant Intake
290.0cfs
290cfs
Lower Lake CampgroundOAK GROVE FORK NEAR GOVERNMENT CAMP Preview Oak Grove Fork Near Government Camp
60.3cfs
60cfs
Lower Lake CampgroundBLOWOUT CREEK NEAR DETROIT Preview Blowout Creek Near Detroit
22.4cfs
22cfs

Camping Essential Practices

Pack It In, Pack It Out
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.

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