Clearwater #2 Forebay Forest Camp
Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No reservations required and no fees.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
National Forest Service Road 1758-161 and Hardesty Way Trail Construction
Road and trail work is occurring on National Forest Service Road 1758-161 and Hardesty Way Trail on the Cottage Grove Ranger District. Work is expected to continue until the end of May 2026.
112-acre Long Prairie Prescribed Burn Occurring April 30
The Long Prairie Unit 710 Prescribed Burn is occurring today, April 30. The 112-acre prescribed fire will take place on the Tiller Ranger District along National Forest Service Road 3201-300, west of Threehorn Campground starting tomorrow. If needed and conditions allow, burning may still continue…
Slight Delays on County Road 34
Hazard tree falling will occur on County Road 46 on Wednesday, April 15 through Friday, April 17 and Monday and Tuesday, April 20 and 21. Visitors traveling in the area on the Tiller Ranger District should slow down, watch for flaggers, obey posted speed limits, and expect 20-minute delays.
Forest-operated Developed Recreation Areas Going Cashless April 1
Starting April 1, 2026, all Forest-operated developed recreation sites will have cashless collections and no longer accept cash or check. A new Scan & Pay feature will occur at campgrounds, trailheads, showers, RV dump stations, boat ramps, and picnic day use areas across the Forest. How will…
Umpqua Hot Springs Rules and Regulations
The area of the Umpqua Hot Springs is designated day-use only. Prohibited actions in or around the Umpqua Hot Springs include:Being in the area after sundown or before sunriseCampingParking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions
14-Day Stay Limit Across Umpqua National Forest
Camping within a five-mile radius for longer than 14 days and staying longer than 28 calendar days in a given year is prohibited.
About
Clearwater #2 Forebay Forest Camp offers a quiet, secluded camping experience with 5 pond-side campsites along the forebay. This free forest camp operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations required. The campground is located in the Diamond Lake Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest. Facilities are minimal but adequate for dispersed-style camping. A vault toilet is provided, but there is no potable water available. Campers must be prepared to treat or filter water from nearby water sources. There are no garbage services, so visitors must pack out all trash. Maximum vehicle length is 25 feet, and the maximum stay is 14 days anywhere on the forest. The campground serves as an excellent base for exploring nearby attractions including Toketee Falls, Umpqua Hot Springs, and Watson Falls. Check-in is at 2:00 p.m., check-out is at 12:00 p.m., and quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash no more than six feet long during the day and inside an enclosed vehicle or tent at night.
Directions
From Glide, OR, take Highway 138E eastbound toward Diamond Lake for 44 miles. Turn left onto NF-4776 and continue for 0.2 miles. Turn right onto NF-300 and continue for 0.1 miles. Turn left onto NF-252 and continue for 1.5 miles until reaching Clearwater #2 Forebay Forest Camp.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 496-3532 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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