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Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR)

Willamette National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundBend / Deschutes NFOregon⭐ 4.3 (164)
Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR)
🟢 8 open windows right now — soonest Wed Aug 26–Fri Aug 28
Availability checked 17h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 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 8 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Aug 26–Fri Aug 28. 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
Wed Aug 26 – Fri Aug 282 nightsbook these dates →sites COLD #023
Sun Aug 30 – Tue Sep 12 nightsbook these dates →sites A #017, COLD #026
Mon Aug 31 – Thu Sep 33 nightsbook these dates →sites A #009
Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites A #010, COLD #024, #026, #030
Tue Sep 1 – Fri Sep 43 nightsbook these dates →sites A #007, #010, COLD #032
Mon Sep 7 – Thu Sep 103 nightsbook these dates →sites A #008, #013
Mon Sep 7 – Wed Sep 92 nightsbook these dates →sites COLD #033
Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nightsbook these dates →sites COLD #022, #030

📷 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 #023 — Site 23
Site COLD #023 · Site 23Alexandria Bates
Campsite COLD #023 — Site 23
Site COLD #023 · Site 23Alexandria Bates
Campsite A #017 — Site 17
Site A #017 · Site 17Alexandria Bates
Campsite A #017 — Site 17
Site A #017 · Site 17Alexandria Bates
Campsite COLD #026 — Site 26
Site COLD #026 · Site 26Alexandria Bates
Campsite COLD #026 — Site 26
Site COLD #026 · Site 26Alexandria Bates
Campsite A #009 — Site 9
Site A #009 · Site 9Alexandria Bates
Campsite A #009 — Site 9
Site A #009 · Site 9Alexandria Bates
Campsite A #010 — Site 10
Site A #010 · Site 10Alexandria Bates
Campsite A #010 — Site 10
Site A #010 · Site 10Alexandria Bates
Campsite COLD #024 — Site 24
Site COLD #024 · Site 24Alexandria Bates
Campsite COLD #024 — Site 24
Site COLD #024 · Site 24Alexandria Bates
⚡ EV charging nearby

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

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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 February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 20 openings at Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR) over the last 30 days, on 18 separate days, most of them for stays 6–30 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★★★★☆162 ratings
5★94
4★40
3★14
2★6
1★8
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 20 openings at Cold Water Cove - Willamette NF (OR) over the last 30 days, on 18 separate days, most of them for stays 6–30 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 164 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 36 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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