East Lemolo Campground

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2020 Toketee Ranger Station Road
Idleyld Park, OR 97447

Blue-Green Algae Precaution for Diamond and Lemolo Lakes

Oregon Health Association has issued a precaution for Diamond and Lemolo Lakes, which will remain in effect until the visible bloom dissipates or is otherwise determined to be innoxious. At this time, weekly monitoring of Umpqua National Forest lakes this summer have not detected harmful algae blooms producing toxins at levels harmful to humans and pets. Conditions can change rapidly so lake users should continue to use caution when algae blooms are present. If cyanotoxins are detected in future monitoring an advisory will be posted on the Forest Facebook page and this webpage. For more information, please visit OHA website.

What are algae blooms?

Blue-green algae (also called cyanobacteria) are found in water bodies throughout the world. An algal bloom is a rapid and massive buildup of algae cells that impart a green, milky white, or blue color to water. Under some conditions, particularly when winds are calm, some species produce a surface scum on the water. Conditions that favor development of blooms include warm sunny days and nutrient-rich water. Only certain species of blue-green algae produce toxins, and many of those species do not always produce toxins. The only way to know if a bloom is toxic is with specialized laboratory tests. Testing this summer has not detected toxins above public health advisory levels, but conditions can change rapidly so lake users should continue to use caution when algae blooms are present.

The most important way to protect yourself and your family from the health risks associated with toxic blue-green algae during a bloom is to avoid contact with the water. Activities near the water, such as camping, picnicking, hiking, bicycling, etc., are safe.

If you see an algal bloom, don’t drink the water. Filtering or boiling does not make the water safe to drink. Don’t get it on your skin and keep your children and animals away from the water.

Overview

East Lemolo is on the banks of Lemolo Lake, the highest reservoir on the North Umpqua River at an elevation of 4,150 feet.

Recreation

Boating, fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing and water skiing top the list of recreational activities at the campground. Lemolo Lake provides outdoor enthusiasts with a multitude of recreational opportunities year round. The forested shoreline and mountainous backdrop provide a perfect setting for both swimmers braving the lake's cold, refreshing waters, and for anglers casting lines from boat or beach. Populations of German brown trout, Eastern brook trout, rainbow trout and kokanee salmon thrive in the lake which reaches depths of up to 100 feet in places. For waterfall seekers, nearby Lemolo Falls Trail is a steep traverse that drops down into North Umpqua Canyon for a view of Lemolo Falls as it cascades 150 feet to the canyon bottom. A spur trail accesses the bottom of the canyon below the falls.

Facilities

This campground has 15 standard sites, all sites are available by reservation only. Sites are equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. There is a vault toilet, but no drinking water is available.

Natural Features

Umpqua National Forest visitors are often taken aback by unique and surprising landscapes shaped by explosive geologic events. The 984,602-acre forest provides spectacular scenery and 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, offer visitors a renewed sense of spirit. Diverse ecosystems support a wide range of habitat for wildlife. From eagles and owls to salamanders and salmon, these species, along with many others, depend on surrounding undeveloped wilderness, clean streams and diverse forests to live.

Nearby Attractions

Access to hiking, mountain biking and OHV trails is within ten miles of the campground. For a scenic driving experience there are 172 miles of diverse river and mountain landscapes along the Rogue-Umpqua National Scenic Byway. Travel from rolling oak-covered hills and towering coniferous forests, to roaring whitewater rapids and ancient lava flows. The highway travels alongside the Upper Rogue and North Umpqua Wild and Scenic Rivers that contain world-class fisheries.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (760) 932-7092.

Charges & Cancellations

Reservation sites will be held until check out time (11am) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the Campground Manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Camp site features

Across 15 camp sites:

Picnic table: all 15 sites
Pets allowed: all 15 sites
Longest RV: 25 ft
Largest party: 8 people

Fees

Extra vehicle fee $5 per vehicle per night, **MUST BE PAID AT THE CAMPGROUND FEE KIOSK UPON ARRIVAL

Directions

From Roseburg, OR, travel east on OR-138 / NE Diamond Lake Boulevard for approximately 72 miles, turn left onto Forest Road 2610 (Bird's Point Road). Continue for 3 miles and turn right onto Forest Road 2614. Proceed 2 miles and turn left onto Forest Road 430. The campground is at the end of the road.

Stay Limit

Check in from 1 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

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Victoria H

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Lots of fishing garbage at the shared beach. I picked up lots of line, garbage and artificial bait. Might be helpful to have a garbage can or fishing garbage tube. Let's all do better ❤️

Wendy W

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Our 5 day vacation at East Lemolo campground went smoothly, including making our reservations. The campground was on the smaller size (15 sites), and was right on the lake. Every day someone came through, cleaned and checked up on the area. It was a very quiet and peaceful place. Can’t wait to come back again soon.

Stephanie H

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Reviewed 4 months ago

We were pretty disappointed that the picture on the reservation app showed lake views from the site but now bushes and young trees are all blocking the view from the campsite area. There is a little path to get to the lake shore with a nice area to enjoy the lake. The weeds and grass in the campsite area in some spots knee high and people have emptied the fire pit ashes all over the site so the dog and feet were constantly filthy with soot. This campground and the area trails were much buggier than Poole Creek Campground where we were camping right before coming. This was our least favorite campground this summer and we will probably not return.

Jesse M

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Reviewed 4 months ago

The campsites are way to close together and not enough shade so you're in the sun all day

Annette W

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Best camping trip ever! Beautiful campground even with there not being water. Just had to go down to Poole campground to get more water out of the spigot. The campground is so beautiful. We caught our limit of fish and kayaked with eagles flying over the lake.

Jim O

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Reviewed 5 months ago

East Lemolo Lake campground is mostly quiet and great for fishing. The sites have a variety of size and closeness to other sites so you can be to yourself or come and be together with others. Wooded and usually cool enough. But bring the mosquito spray!

Availability

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