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Diamond Lake
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Umpqua National Forest, Diamond Lake Ranger District, Mt. Bailey, Elephant Mountain, Elbow Butte, Lemolo Lake, Basket Butte, Kelsay Mountain |
| Last Known Status | Closed For Season |
This part of the Umpqua National Forest offers miles of ATV and UTV trails that wind near a pristine lake. The trails mainly head west and south but if you head north you will and eventually reach Lemolo Lake.
There are numerous camping and boating opportunities, plus a seasonal RV campground that offers full hookups. Diamond Lake RV park is close to a trail connector that ties into forest service roads. The trails close seasonally to motorized use from November through May but during the winter months snowmobiles are permitted on the trail system.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Oregon ATV Permit stickers required |
| Dates Open | May 1 through November 30 | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | An operating permit issued for another state will be honored, but only if the issuing state also honors Oregon operating permits. (As of October 1, 2021, Oregon no longer honors stickers from Washington.) (AZ, CA, ID, IN, MO, NV, PA, SC, UT, VT) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (99 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | Oregon ATV Permit stickers required |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $15.00 RV: $15.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $5.00 Broken Arrow Campground Fee |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Crescent, OR | ||
| Address | Deer Hollow, Crescent, OR 97733 | ||
| From: Klamath Falls, OR
1) Take Hwy 97 North about 60 miles 2) Turn left (west) onto Hwy 138, continue about 17.5 miles 3) Turn left (west) onto W Diamond Lake Hwy, continue .1 miles 4) Turn right (north) onto FS Road 6592, continue 1.3 miles 5) Diamond Lake RV Park is on the right (east). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Umpqua National Forest - Diamond Lake Ranger District 2020 Toketee Ranger Station Idelyd Park, OR 97447 (541) 498-2531 mailroom_r6_umpqua@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Diamond Lake RV Park 3500 Diamond Lake Loop Diamond Lake, OR 97731 (541) 793-3318 diamondlakereservations@gmail.com www.diamondlake.net |
| Contact Info | Oregon State Parks Online Store 725 Summer Street NE, Suite C Salem, OR 97301 (800) 551-6949 park.info@oregon.gov store.oregonstateparks.org |
Diamond Lake Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/21/2022 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 16,000 acres (25 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 10 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 4100 to 5200 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand | Little | |
| Mud |  Some | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | Few | |
| Small Jumps |  None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Mostly | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Crescent, OR | |
| Diesel | Crescent, OR | |
 Water | Crescent, OR | |
 RV Hookup | Crescent, OR | |
 RV Disposal | Crescent, OR | |
| Campground | Crescent, OR | |
 Conv Store | Crescent, OR |
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