Coolwater Campground
Reported temporarily closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageCoolwater Campground
Nestled in the Little River valley, Coolwater offers both a contemplative forest setting with easy access to outdoor recreation. Many visitors come to fish, swim, and spend a relaxing weekend entirely at camp. Others come to take advantage of Coolwater’s proximity to Grotto Falls and nearby Taft and Lookout mountains. Facilities • 7 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits • Tent area • No drinking water • Vault toilet • Garbage disposal
Before you go
Season
May – October
Reservations
First-come, first-served
Fees
$10 for campsite • $5 for extra vehicle
Restrictions
Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. • Campfires allowed in developed fire pits when conditions allow - please see current Public Use Restrictions for current campfire restrictions • Fireworks are prohibited • Dogs must be on leash • OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground • Maximum length of stay: 14 days
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