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Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR)

Willamette National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundBend / Deschutes NFOregon⭐ 4.3 (168)
Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR)
🟢 14 open windows as of Sep 9 — soonest Fri Sep 11–Sun Sep 13
Availability checked 12h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
🐕 Dogs allowed — all 36 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 14h ago.
📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR) in Oregon has 14 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Fri Sep 11–Sun Sep 13. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Fri Sep 11 – Sun Sep 132 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites COLD #024
Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nightsbook these dates →👥 A #007 & A #008 next to each othersites A #007, #008, #010, #013, COLD #023, #030, #032
Mon Sep 14 – Thu Sep 173 nightsbook these dates →sites A #006
Mon Sep 14 – Wed Sep 162 nightsbook these dates →sites A #014
Tue Sep 15 – Fri Sep 183 nightsbook these dates →sites COLD #022
Tue Sep 15 – Thu Sep 172 nightsbook these dates →sites COLD #033
Wed Sep 16 – Fri Sep 182 nightsbook these dates →sites A #011, #019
Fri Sep 18 – Sun Sep 202 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites A #013

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite COLD #024 — Site 24
Site COLD #024 · Site 24Alexandria Bates
Campsite COLD #024 — Site 24
Site COLD #024 · Site 24Alexandria Bates
Campsite A #007 — Site 7
Site A #007 · Site 7Alexandria Bates
Campsite A #007 — Site 7
Site A #007 · Site 7Alexandria Bates
Campsite A #008 — Site 8
Site A #008 · Site 8Alexandria Bates
Campsite A #008 — Site 8
Site A #008 · Site 8Alexandria Bates
Campsite A #010 — Site 10
Site A #010 · Site 10Alexandria Bates
Campsite A #010 — Site 10
Site A #010 · Site 10Alexandria Bates
Campsite A #013 — Site 13
Site A #013 · Site 13Alexandria Bates
Campsite A #013 — Site 13
Site A #013 · Site 13Alexandria Bates
Campsite COLD #023 — Site 23
Site COLD #023 · Site 23Alexandria Bates
Campsite COLD #023 — Site 23
Site COLD #023 · Site 23Alexandria Bates
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 21.6 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Tesla Supercharger21.6 midirections →
🔌 AV21.6 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 26 openings at Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR) over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays 8–27 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $25–$50/nightShelter NonelectricStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆168 ratings
5★98
4★41
3★14
2★6
1★9
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile1.3/4
Verizon0.2/4
AT&T0.0/4
Sprint retired0.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR) FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR)?

Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR) in Oregon takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR)?

Campsite fees at Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR) run about $25–$50/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR) when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR) often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR)?

CampSage's scans caught 26 openings at Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR) over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays 8–27 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR) a good campground?

Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR) holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 168 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR)?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR), T-Mobile rates highest at 1.3 out of 5 from 37 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR) located?

Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR) is located in Bend / Deschutes NF, Oregon. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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