Poole Creek

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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

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 4,150 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 60 standard sites, all sites are reservation only. Reservations must be made two days in advance. There is also one reservable group site. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings and grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided.

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.

Contact Info

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

Nearby Attractions

Experience 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.

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 61 camp sites:

Fire pit: 1 of 61 sites
Picnic table: 60 of 61 sites
Pets allowed: 60 of 61 sites
Group sites: 1 of 61 sites
Longest RV: 45 ft
Largest party: 40 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Fees

$5 extra vehicle fee per day **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). Proceed 4 miles and turn right at the Poole Creek Campground sign. The campground is located on the west shore of Lemolo Lake. Turn right after the fee station for the group site.