U.S. Forest Service · Umpqua National Forest · Idleyld Park, OR

Diamond Lake

Meandering along most of the east shore of the mile-high Diamond Lake, this large campground boasts spectacular views of both Mount Bailey and Mount Thielsen, and offers visitors abundant recreational opportunities.

Reservable · Recreation.gov244 sitesFrom $5 per night75 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

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Campsite overlooking Mount Bailey at Diamond Lake Campground, Umpqua National ForestLakeside campsite at Diamond Lake Campground, Umpqua National ForestFamily camping at Diamond Lake CampgroundDiamond Lake Campground, Umpqua National Forest, Oregon
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2fires
active
Rx Cold Springs (prescribed burn) · 14 mi away · 158 acres
1 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups230
Host/management14
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 75 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

230 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
A001Back-in30PavedFull8 / 2Yes
A002Back-in20PavedPartial8 / 1YesBasic
A003Back-in45Paved8 / 2YesBasic
A004Back-in45PavedFull8 / 2YesBasic
A005Back-in45PavedFull8 / 2YesBasic
A006Back-in25PavedFull8 / 2YesBasic
A007Back-in30PavedFull8 / 2YesBasic
A008Back-in20PavedFull8 / 2YesBasic
A009Back-in20PavedFull8 / 2YesBasic
A010Pull-through70PavedFull8 / 2YesBasic

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length75 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesExtra vehicle fee $5 per vehicle per night MUST BE PAID AT THE CAMPGROUND ENTRANCE STATION UPON ARRIVAL
AccessibilitySites C001, C002 are listed accessible

This large campground has 238 sites, including double and standard sites, able to accommodate tents, RVs and trailers; All sites are available by reservation only. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, grills, drinking water and flush toilets. Access to Diamond Lake is within walking distance, and boat ramps and fish cleaning stations are accessible to visitors. The gatehouse is staffed daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and campground hosts are on-site to answer questions.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

ForestUmpqua National Forest
BookingReservations (541) 793-3318
FeesContact Diamond Lake RV Park for current fees
RulesNo tent camping

Umpqua National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Diamond Lake30°40°50°60°70°January: 10.00 inches of precipitation, 37.8 inches of snowFebruary: 6.83 inches of precipitation, 38.9 inches of snowMarch: 7.19 inches of precipitation, 26.1 inches of snowApril: 6.00 inches of precipitation, 14.4 inches of snowMay: 4.02 inches of precipitation, 1.8 inches of snowJune: 2.43 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJuly: 0.80 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.73 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.86 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 5.05 inches of precipitation, 3.0 inches of snowNovember: 9.42 inches of precipitation, 24.8 inches of snowDecember: 11.91 inches of precipitation, 49.3 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 33.2°F averageFebruary: 34.5°F averageMarch: 37.3°F averageApril: 41.1°F averageMay: 49.5°F averageJune: 55.6°F averageJuly: 63.7°F averageAugust: 63.1°F averageSeptember: 57.5°F averageOctober: 47.2°F averageNovember: 37.8°F averageDecember: 32.3°F average0 in10 in20 in30 in40 in50 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Lemolo Lake 3 NNW, 15 miles from the campground at 4,077 feet, station USC00354835 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 66 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 196 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Roseburg, OR, turn onto OR-138 east / NE Diamond Lake Boulevard, drive 80 miles east on Highway 138. Turn right onto Forest Road 4795/ Diamond Lake Loop at the north entrance to Diamond Lake Recreation Area. Proceed 2.5 miles to the campground entrance on the right. From Klamath Falls, OR, or Bend, OR, follow US-97 to OR-138.

Nearest townIdleyld Park, Oregon
Coordinates43.1593° N, 122.1331° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx Cold Springs

    14 mi from the campground · 158 acres

  • Prescribed
    Rx Long Prairie

    47 mi from the campground · 112 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationMazama Campground Dump Station ↗20.3 mi

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Worth a stop

Access to Diamond Lake is within walking distance, and boat ramps and fish cleaning stations are accessible to visitors. A nearby resort offers bicycle, boat and horse rentals as well as lodging, restaurants, a grocery store, laundry facilities and fuel. Trails for hiking and mountain biking are within 10 miles of the campground. Visitors may want to take some time to visit nearby Crater Lake National Park, the only national park in Oregon! The amazing Crater Lake area offers a glimpse into the volcanic history of the area. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), one of the world's premier National Scenic Trails, showcases some of North America's most fantastic scenery, winding its way its way from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington, and is accessible near the campground.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Umpqua National Forest begins about 0.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

Natural features

Explosive geologic events have shaped the distinctive landscape on the 984,602-acre Umpqua National Forest, and the area provides spectacular scenery as well as an abundance of natural and cultural resources. The translation of the word, "Umpqua," meaning "thundering waters," defines the area. High mountain lakes, heart-stopping rapids, peaceful ponds and thundering waterfalls, including the 272-foot Watson Falls on the North Umpqua Highway, are available to visitors.

Recreation

At an elevation of 5,183 feet, Diamond Lake provides outdoor enthusiasts with a multitude of recreational opportunities year-round. The area offers a scenic backdrop for swimmers braving its cold, refreshing waters, and anglers casting a lines from boat or shoreline. Rainbow trout thrive in the lake, as it is stocked annually with 300,000 fingerlings. Bicyclists will enjoy riding on the 11-miles of paved trail around the lake, while hikers can head out for the day on one of many trails leaving from the area. Interpretive programs are offered on Saturday evenings at the campground amphitheater.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Diamond Lake?

Sites at Diamond Lake are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations (541) 793-3318 Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Diamond Lake?

Extra vehicle fee $5 per vehicle per night MUST BE PAID AT THE CAMPGROUND ENTRANCE STATION UPON ARRIVAL

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Diamond Lake?

Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Diamond Lake have?

244 sites, including 230 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Diamond Lake?

The longest site here provides 75 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are there showers or a dump station at Diamond Lake?

Sites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings, grills, drinking water and flush toilets.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Diamond Lake?

Yes, pets are allowed at Diamond Lake. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Diamond Lake?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. No tent camping

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Diamond Lake?

Sites C001 and C002 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Diamond Lake?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Diamond Lake?

At an elevation of 5,183 feet, Diamond Lake provides outdoor enthusiasts with a multitude of recreational opportunities year-round. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Diamond Lake?

Idleyld Park, Oregon. Access to Diamond Lake is within walking distance, and boat ramps and fish cleaning stations are accessible to visitors.

Source: Getting there