Poole Creek Swimming Site

Facility · Oregon ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Umpqua National Forest (NF) · Open Access

4,146 ft
Elevation

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

Getting there

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

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Typical weather

Typically 79°F in Aug, down to 38°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F404246506168797972594538
Low °F272729323843484743363126
Precip in10.06.87.26.04.02.40.80.71.95.09.411.9

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.

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Common questions about Poole Creek Swimming Site

Can you reserve a site at Poole Creek Swimming Site?
No. Poole Creek Swimming Site is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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