Pine Meadows Campground
- Price:
- $22 - $28 per night
- Rating:
- 4.1 stars (267 reviews)
Cottage Grove Lake
Overview
Cottage Grove Lake is managed by Us Army Corps of Engineers and is located near Cottage Grove, Oregon. The lake and its shoreline set in the gently rolling hills of the Willamette Valley, is used for boating, swimming, water skiing, fishing, picnicking and camping. The Cottage Grove Dam, completed in 1942, stores up to 33,000 acre-feet of water and provides valuable flood control as well as irrigation, recreation and improved navigation downstream. The area is also managed to provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife species, including waterfowl, blacktail deer, upland game birds, songbirds, bald eagles, osprey and many other species.
Things to Do at Cottage Grove Lake
Camping Opportunities
Cottage Grove Lake offers 1 campground with various amenities and settings. From developed campgrounds with full facilities to primitive backcountry sites, there are options for every camping style.
Recreation Activities
Popular activities at Cottage Grove Lake include:
Nearby Activities
- Boating
- Environmental Education
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Picnicking
- Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
- Water Sports
- Wildlife Viewing
Plan Your Visit
Reservation Tips
Cottage Grove Lake is a popular destination. Campground reservations typically open several months in advance. For peak season visits, book as early as possible. Check individual facility pages for specific booking windows and availability.
Getting There
From Cottage Grove, 5 miles south on I-5 and London Road.
GPS Coordinates: 43.71667400000000, -123.05865200000000
Current Alerts & Conditions
Notifications and Alerts
Oregon Inlet and Ocracoke campgrounds are open.
Cape Point and Frisco campgrounds remain closed at this time.
A significant weather event has impacted the seashore and N.C. Highway 12 is closed between the Marc Basnight Bridge and Rodanthe. A mandatory evacuation for visitors remains in effect and visitor entry is prohibited. Keep in mind, local personnel may be attending to this urgent situation and not available to provide updates immediately. Please be patient as conditions are assessed.
Be Weather Aware! Please be aware of current conditions and plan your trip/stay accordingly.
Stay Informed:
The Seashore recommends the following:
Monitor local weather updates at weather.gov/mhx.
Review drivenc.gov for local road conditions and ferry service updates.
Check Seashore-specific closure alerts at nps.gov/caha.
Continue to monitor this location’s facility page on Recreation.gov for status updates.
Contact & Resources
Phone: (541) 942-5631
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