North Waldo Campground

State: Oregon

Address 1: 36 miles east of Oakridge on Waldo Lake

Open: Open from Jun 15 through Oct 5 (weather permitting)

Number of Sites: 58

Elevation: 5400

Free: No

North Waldo is the most popular of the Waldo Lake Campgrounds. The drier environment supports fewer mosquitoes, but they are still plentiful in season.

The boat launch is somewhat deeper than the others on the lake, which is more accommodating for large sailboats.

North Waldo is also a popular starting point for many wilderness trails and lakes, most notably the Rigdon, Wahanna and Torrey Lakes.

The 1-mile Shoreline Trail between North Waldo and Islet provides a short and pleasant hike along the lakeshore.

Fees: Site fee $18, extra vehicle $6, multiple site fee $32 (2011)

Usage: Heavy

Water: Yes

Restrooms: Vault Toilet

Restrictions: maximum trailer length 30 feet. 14 day limit.

Directions: 36 miles east of Oakridge. From Oakridge, follow Hwy 58 east for 25 miles to the Waldo Lake Road (FS Road 5897). Follow Waldo Lake Road for 11 miles to FS Road 5898. Follow FS Road 5898 to FS Road 5895. Continue on FS Road 5895 to North Waldo Campground.