Hemlock Lake Campground

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

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Glide, Oregon

Hemlock Lake seen from Hemlock Lake Campground. Photo: USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

Managed by: National Forest

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

Hemlock Lake: A 28-acre, 33-foot-deep reservoir stocked with trout, with a loop trail around the lake and a boat ramp for non-motorized boats.

Getting a site

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

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28

What's there

✓ Toilets
✓ Fire rings
✓ Pets allowed
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.

Rules

Stay limit: 14 days
Pets: Allowed

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

Access and cell service

Elevation: 4,400 ft

43.1902, -122.7044 in Douglas. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Hemlock Lake Campground?

No. Hemlock Lake Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

Is there drinking water at Hemlock Lake Campground?

No. Hemlock Lake Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Are dogs allowed at Hemlock Lake Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Hemlock Lake Campground.

How long can you stay at Hemlock Lake Campground?

The stay limit at Hemlock Lake Campground is 14 days.

Is there cell service at Hemlock Lake Campground?

Probably not: 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 or within about half a mile of Hemlock Lake Campground. 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 Hemlock Lake Campground?

Hemlock Lake Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Hemlock Lake Campground

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Hemlock Lake Campground, in straight-line miles: Toketee Falls (waterfall, 15 miles), Watson Falls (waterfall, 16 miles), and Umpqua Hot Springs (hot spring, 19 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (water, stayLimit, fireRings, petsAllowed, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-29

Photo credits

Photo 1: USDA Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

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