Hemlock Meadows Campground
Open year-round, though road access may be limited during winter months due to snow. Payment is via Recreation.gov Scan & Pay app on-site. No advance reservations; sites are first-come, first-served. Maximum 14-day stay.
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.…
Steamboat Road Closures and Delays
To inform a design for a future project on National Forest System Road 38, Steamboat Road, a geotechnical investigation will begin May 19 with work continuing through May 28. This involves a truck mounted drill rig setting up along the road to extract soil and rock samples below the roadway.Delays…
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.
Forest-operated Developed Recreation are No Longer Accepting Cash or Check
All Forest-operated developed recreation sites will no longer accept cash or check. Scan & Pay will be available at campgrounds, trailheads, showers, RV dump stations, boat ramps, and picnic day use areas across the Forest. How will this impact how you recreate in summer 2026? With limited…
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
Hemlock Meadows Campground offers a rare combination of seclusion and basic amenities deep in Oregon's Umpqua National Forest. With only four campsites arranged along the south edge of Yellowjacket Glade, this is a destination for campers seeking solitude rather than social camping. The campground borders Hemlock Lake, a scenic 28-acre reservoir stocked with rainbow trout and kokanee salmon. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring, and vault toilets are provided. However, there is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. Trash service is also unavailable; pack-it-out rules apply. A boat launch with dedicated parking sits at the edge of the campground, though motorized boats are prohibited on the lake. The surrounding Yellowjacket Glade roadless area is known for wildlife viewing opportunities including elk, black bear, black-tailed deer, and sooty grouse. The drive in is roughly 48 miles from Roseburg via OR-138 and Forest Road 17, with the final stretch following the east arm of the lake.
Directions
From Roseburg, OR, take OR-138 east approximately 16 miles to Little River Road/Forest Road 17 on the right. Turn right and continue 32 miles to Hemlock Meadows Campground, located 0.5 mile around the east arm of Hemlock Lake.
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 | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 496-3532 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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