Facility · Oregon ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Umpqua National Forest (NF) · Open Access
The Poole Creek Campground lies just south of the mouth of Poole Creek on the west shore of Lemolo Lake, the highest reservoir on the North Umpqua River, in lodgepole pine, mountain hemlock, and Shasta red fir forest. The lake contains Kokanee, Eastern Brook, and a few Rainbow trout. Large German brown trout are wild native fish and can be taken on troll and fly. Water and jetskiing is a popular activity on portions of the lake. The lake depth exceeds 100 feet in places.activities: Boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, waterskiing.
Brochures Available: Diamond and Lemolo Lake Area The North Umpqua Trail Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail Diamond Drive Tour
From Roseburg, OR take OR-138 E/NE Diamond Lakd Blvd. Continue 72 miles east of Roseburg on Highway 138, turn north onto Forest Service Road 2610, the Bird's Point Road. Proceed 4 miles and turn right at the Poole Creek Campground sign. The campground is located on the west shore of Lemolo Lake.
43.31229, -122.19340 · 43°18'44.2"N 122°11'36.2"W
Typically 79°F in Aug, down to 38°F in Dec.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 40 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 61 | 68 | 79 | 79 | 72 | 59 | 45 | 38 |
| Low °F | 27 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 38 | 43 | 48 | 47 | 43 | 36 | 31 | 26 |
| Precip in | 10.0 | 6.8 | 7.2 | 6.0 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 5.0 | 9.4 | 11.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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