Openings · last 7 days
19
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 19 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232288
When Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR) reopens
Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
41
Openings · last 90 days
44
Only 44 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026 · of 33 monitored sites
Of the 759 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026): 195 open for online reservation · 251 reserved · 313 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 33 monitored sites, 20 can be reserved online and 12 are first-come, first-served (1 closed).
Where the open windows are
74.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 195 of 759 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 10, 2026Not open online74.3%
Open site-nights195 / 759
Reserved (of online inventory)251 / 446
Weekday openings150
Weekend openings45
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 150 fall on weekdays and 45 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 102 of 330 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 30 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 009 | 18 |
| 007 | 14 |
| 006 | 13 |
| 012 | 13 |
| 008 | 12 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
195 open site-nights across 19 sites at Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 42 2-night, 30 3-night, 4 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site 009.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 99 ft. 26 sites take 25 ft, 16 sites take 35 ft, 13 sites take 40 ft.
All 19 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | 25 ft | None | 18 | 18 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +6 more |
| 007 | 30 ft | None | 14 | 7 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +2 more |
| 006 | 72 ft | None | 13 | 5 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +1 more |
| 012 | 34 ft | None | 13 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +1 more |
| 008 | 34 ft | None | 12 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 9, Oct 10 |
| 010 | 20 ft | None | 12 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 |
| 019 | 30 ft | None | 12 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 |
| 023 | 37 ft | None | 12 | 6 nights | Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 |
| 025 | 42 ft | None | 11 | 7 nights | Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 |
| 030 | 42 ft | None | 11 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 |
| 032 | 29 ft | None | 11 | 5 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 |
| 024 | 99 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10 |
| 033 | 18 ft | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 |
| 011 | 40 ft | None | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 |
| 026 | 60 ft | None | 8 | 5 nights | Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 6, Oct 7 |
| 013 | 32 ft | None | 7 | 5 nights | Sep 24, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 |
| 014 | 25 ft | None | 5 | 2 nights | Sep 22, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 7, Oct 8 |
| 022 | 35 ft | None | 5 | 3 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 |
| 017 | 59 ft | None | 2 | 1 night | Sep 23, Sep 27 |
About Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR)
Overview
This campground provides 34 campsites, 31 singles and 3 double, that accommodate vehicles 18 to 50 feet in length depending on site. No sites are directly on the shoreline of the lake, but several offer views of the lake. Drinking water is available at two handpumps, one in the campground and one in the boat launch area. There are four double vault toilets shared by both sites. The boat launch area includes a boat launch for canoes or small non-motorized crafts (no motors are allowed on the lake), a small fish cleaning station, and a picnic site. There is also an extra vehicle, or overflow, parking area. *Extra Vehicle Fees for campers & Day Use/Boat Launch Fee for non-campers/day users.
Campfires allowed until and unless otherwise posted. Fire bans are common during summer months. Please plan accordingly.
Cold Water Cove Campground offers stunning views of turquoise-colored Clear Lake and 3,000-year-old lava fields, making it an ideal location. On clear days, visitors can catch a glimpse of the Three Sisters and Mount Washington. Fishing, hiking, canoeing and boating are popular activities.
The campground sits at the south end of the lake at an elevation of 3,100 feet. A mix of maple, alder and Douglas fir trees cover the area. Some sites have limited views of the lake, and all sites have privacy from neighboring campers. Cold Water Cove sits in the midsection of the Cascades mountain range.
This campground offers both reservable and FCFS campsites.
Scan and Pay might be offered at this campground; It is recommended that you pay by cash or check for FCFS campsites. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with FCFS payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded. Please download the Rec.Gov app prior to arriving at the campground as there may be no cellular service or very limited service at the campground. If no Scan & Pay option is available you must pay via cash or check.
Reservation may be made up to 6 months in advance of arrival date by reserving online at RECREATION. GOV or by calling 877-444-6777.
Recreation
Clear Lake is popular for fishing, canoeing, kayaking and row boats. Anglers cast for brook, rainbow and cutthroat trout. Power boating is not permitted, which makes for calm waters. A boat ramp and fish cleaning station are located in the campground. Boat rentals are available at nearby Clear Lake Resort.
The McKenzie River National Recreation Trail passes through the campground and runs along Clear Lake. The trail stretches 26 miles and is open to hikers and mountain bikers.
Facilities
The campground offers single and double-family campsites. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring. Vault toilets, trash collection and drinking water are provided. No hookups are available.
There is a restaurant/lodge located nearby at Clear Lake Resort.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby attractions include: Clear Lake for fishing, non-motorized rowboat use and hiking. Rowboats and Kayaks are available to rent at nearby Clear Lake Resort. Clear Lake is the head waters for the McKenzie River, and is renowned for its cold, clear water and preserved grove of underwater trees. The McKenzie River National Scenic Trail is on one side of Clear Lake, and a connecting trail offers a loop hiking trail opportunity around the lake. Trails also connect the campground to short hikes to Sahalie and Koosah Falls, spectacular waterfalls located within a mile of the campground. Also, close in proximity, is the McKenzie Pass-Santiam Pass National Scenic Byway and Mt. Washington Wilderness.
33 monitored sites12 FCFS sitesRVs up to 99 ftNo hookups29 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 12
Getting there
From Eugene, Oregon, take I-105 east to McKenzie Highway 126. Travel east on 126 for 55 miles to McKenzie Bridge. From McKenzie Bridge,OR, travel east on Highway 126 for 18 miles to the Clear Lake Area. Before reaching Clear Lake, turn right on Forest Road 770, heading northeast 1 mile to Coldwater Cove Campground at the end of the road.
Mckenzie Ranger Station, 57600 Mckenzie Hwy., Blue River, Or 97413, OR801-226-3564
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232288 · sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR)?
Reservations for Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR) are made through Recreation.gov. 74.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 195 of 759 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 44 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR)?
Campsite Sniper detected 19 site-date openings at Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR) in the last 7 days, 41 over 30 days and 44 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR)?
30 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site 009. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR) fit a 35-foot RV?
16 of the 30 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 99 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR)?
October 2026, with 102 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 330.
When is the next open date at Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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