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Coolwater

Its 7 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations). Coolwater is a National Forest campground near Glide, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Glide, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest

Coolwater sits inside Umpqua National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Grotto Falls: Seven sites in the Little River valley, close to Grotto Falls and Taft and Lookout mountains. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Fee unknown, see agency

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
7
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and pets allowed. No potable water.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 days
Pets
Allowed

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
1,300 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage mapped
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

43.2326, -122.8715 in Douglas. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Coolwater?
No. Coolwater is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How many campsites does Coolwater have?
Coolwater has 7 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Coolwater?
No. Coolwater has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Coolwater?
Yes, pets are allowed at Coolwater.
How long can you stay at Coolwater?
The stay limit at Coolwater is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Coolwater?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away. The FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at Coolwater itself, and nothing from AT&T or T-Mobile within about half a mile. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Coolwater?
Coolwater is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Coolwater

fishypedia.com · 22 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Cooper Creek Reservoir, whose mapped center point is 22 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Cooper Creek Reservoir fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Coolwater, in straight-line miles: Toketee Falls (waterfall, 22 miles), Watson Falls (waterfall, 24 miles), and Umpqua Hot Springs (hot spring, 26 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

First-come White Creek Glide · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Not on record Reservable Wolf Creek Group Campground Glide · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Free First-come Wolf Creek Campground Glide · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Not on record Reservable Susan Creek Campground Glide · BLM Season Not on record Fee Not on record

More campgrounds: camping near Glide and campgrounds in Douglas.

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