Army Corps of Engineers · Cottage Grove Lake · Cottage Grove, OR

Pine Meadows Campground

Pine Meadows Campground is located on Cottage Grove Lake in Oregon's southern Willamette Valley.

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Photos courtesy of USACE · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups94
Host/management1
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 105 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteLoopEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
01PMEAPull-through94PavedPartial8 / 2Yes
03PMEAPull-through92PavedPartial8 / 2Yes
04PMEABack-in43PavedPartial8 / 2Yes
05PMEAPull-through93Paved8 / 2Yes
07PMEAPull-through89PavedPartial8 / 2Yes
08PMEABack-in43PavedPartial8 / 2Yes
09PMEABack-in45PavedPartial8 / 2Yes
10PMEAPull-through75PavedPartial8 / 2Yes
11PMEABack-in41PavedPartial8 / 2Yes
12PMEAPull-through76PavedPartial8 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length105 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesWe do not take reservations at the campground booth. All reservations must be made prior to arrival through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
AccessibilitySites 18, 20, 60, 82 are listed accessible

The campground has nearly 100 sites that each offer fire rings and picnic tables, several of which are on the lake shore. Sites 1-92 are standard sites within the main campground at Pine Meadows. Other amenities include flush toilets, showers, a dump station, children's play area and a swim area. Sites A - O are primitive sites with limited amenities on a loop adjacent to Pine Meadows Campground.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Pine Meadows Campground30°40°50°60°70°January: 6.28 inches of precipitationFebruary: 5.10 inches of precipitationMarch: 5.49 inches of precipitationApril: 4.69 inches of precipitationMay: 3.14 inches of precipitationJune: 1.67 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.47 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.50 inches of precipitationSeptember: 1.55 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.87 inches of precipitationNovember: 6.44 inches of precipitationDecember: 8.40 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 40.6°F averageFebruary: 42.7°F averageMarch: 45.6°F averageApril: 49.3°F averageMay: 55.2°F averageJune: 60.0°F averageJuly: 66.3°F averageAugust: 66.8°F averageSeptember: 62.3°F averageOctober: 53.3°F averageNovember: 44.7°F averageDecember: 39.6°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 in10 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Cottage Grove Dam, 1 mile from the campground at 831 feet, station USC00351902 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 48 inches a year.

Getting there

From Eugene, Oregon: Traveling south on Interstate 5 to Exit 172. Take exit 172, turn left on 6th street / London Road, and drive approximately 3 miles. Take a left on Cottage Grove Reservoir Road and drive 2.5 miles to Pine Meadows Campground. From Roseburg, Oregon: Traveling north on Interstate 5 to Exit 170.

Nearest townCottage Grove, Oregon
Coordinates43.7010° N, 123.0551° W · Directions ↗

Charges and cancellations

Cancelling/Changing a Reservation A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation. The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. Depending on when you cancel in relation to your arrival day, it may be considered a late cancellation (see below). Late Cancellations Individual Campsites: A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee. Group Facility: Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee. No-Shows A no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx Cold Springs

    46 mi from the campground · 158 acres

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

Supplies & services

RV sales & serviceOregon West RV ↗15.7 mi
Dump stationThe RV Store ↗24.3 mi
Outdoor gearBackcountry Gear ↗24.9 mi

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Pine Meadows Campground - Cottage Grove Lake, OR

Natural features

Located in the low foothills of the Calapooya Mountains, Pine Meadows is surrounded by a diverse mixture of marshland, coniferous forests, and grasslands. The area is managed to provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife species, including waterfowl, black-tailed deer, upland game birds, songbirds, bald eagles, osprey, and many other species. Visitors can see rare birds like the purple martin, the willow flycatcher, and the yellow-breasted chat in the lake area. Osprey and purple martins nest in nearby structures.

Recreation

Cottage Grove Lake and its shoreline, set in the gently rolling hills of the Willamette Valley, are used for numerous outdoor activities both on land and on water. There are boat ramps at Lakeside Park and Wilson Creek Park nearby, giving visitors easy access to the lake for boating and fishing. Families can use the swim beach or picnic along the shore. The lake is also a designated stop along the Big River Loop of the Willamette Valley Birding Trail, a self-guided driving tour that includes 138 birding hotspots.

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Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Pine Meadows Campground?

Sites at Pine Meadows Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Pine Meadows Campground?

We do not take reservations at the campground booth. All reservations must be made prior to arrival through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Pine Meadows Campground?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Pine Meadows Campground?

Cancelling/Changing a Reservation A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation.

Source: Charges and cancellations

How many sites does Pine Meadows Campground have?

95 sites, including 94 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Pine Meadows Campground?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. 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 Pine Meadows Campground?

Other amenities include flush toilets, showers, a dump station, children's play area and a swim area.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Pine Meadows Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Pine Meadows Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Pine Meadows Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Pine Meadows Campground?

Sites 18, 20, 60, and 82 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 Pine Meadows Campground?

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

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Pine Meadows Campground?

Cottage Grove Lake and its shoreline, set in the gently rolling hills of the Willamette Valley, are used for numerous outdoor activities both on land and on water. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation