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Lake in the Woods

Its 8 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations). Lake in the Woods is a National Forest campground near Glide, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Glide, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest
Access road
Gravel

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

Lake in the Woods and 1907 trail cabin: A 4-acre, 8-foot-deep man-made lake (no boat motors) with a trail cabin built in 1907; Yakso Falls Trail is nearby.

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
8
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets, fire rings, 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

Access road
Gravel
Elevation
3,200 ft

43.2166, -122.7213 in Douglas. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Lake in the Woods?
No. Lake in the Woods is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How many campsites does Lake in the Woods have?
Lake in the Woods has 8 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Lake in the Woods?
No. Lake in the Woods has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Lake in the Woods?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lake in the Woods.
How long can you stay at Lake in the Woods?
The stay limit at Lake in the Woods is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Lake in the Woods?
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 Lake in the Woods. 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 Lake in the Woods?
Lake in the Woods is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Lake in the Woods

fishypedia.com · 30 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Cooper Creek Reservoir, whose mapped center point is 30 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 Lake in the Woods, in straight-line miles: Toketee Falls (waterfall, 15 miles), Watson Falls (waterfall, 17 miles), and Umpqua Hot Springs (hot spring, 19 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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More campgrounds: camping near Glide and campgrounds in Douglas.

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