Diamond Lake in Oregon is a wonderful place to visit. Growing up we would go there every July with my mom's side of the family. A tradition that began when she was a child. We made many memories there and when my grandfather passed away the family planted a tree along one of the lake side hiking trails in his memory. Diamond Lake has tons of fun things to do for the whole family! You can rent bikes, hike one of the many paved or unpaved trails, swim, rent paddle boats, fish, go visit Crater Lake, and nearby you can go horseback riding as well. Or, if you prefer, you can just sit back, relax, and enjoy the beautiful views and wildlife around the lake. Below is some info on the lake from the National Forest Campground Guide.

CAMPGROUND NAME: Diamond LakeVISIT DATE: 08/29/2005UPDATE DATE: 2/8/2008STATE: OregonREGION: Pacific NorthwestRANGER DISTRICT: Diamond LakeNEAREST CITY/TOWN: ChemultRESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservationDIRECTIONS:From Chemult, OR, take US Rt. 97 south 9 miles to State Rt. 138. Turn right onto Rt. 138 and go 21.9 miles to campground sign. Turn right into campground.GENERAL COMMENTS:The elevation is 5,200 ft.The North entrance to Crater Lake National Park is 9 miles southfrom campground.The campground, on the east side of Diamond Lake and one of threein the Diamond Lake Recreation Area, is a series of eleveninterconnected spurs (A,B,C,D,E,F, G, H, K, L, and M) stretching2.3 miles along the shoreline. The south side of campground haslots of Lodgepole pine while the north side has an old forest offir and spruce along with aspen and some Lodgepole pine trees. Both sides have wildflower-dotted meadows and many campsites havea view of the lake and Mt. Bailey. Also, many of the sites arealong the shore of the lake where boats can be moored nearby. Interpretive programs are offered at Diamond Lake's amphitheaterduring the summer.The nearby Diamond Lake Resort offers a wide range of featuresincluding limited groceries, gas, boat and bike rentals and mealsgiving the cook a night out. Two possible day trips are: CraterLake National Park and Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway with its manywaterfalls.SEASONSOpen Seasonal: YesOpen All Year: NoSeasonal Comment:Open May 1 through October 31.NOTE: Diamond Lake will be lowered 8 feet in 2006 in preparationfor Rotenone treatment.RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTEDRate: $12 per day - single$18 per day - doubleLakeshore sites are an additional $6Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATIONNo. RV Sites: 0No. Tent Sites: 0No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 238 Total Sites: 238Tent Pads: NoGroup Tent Sites: YesOpen Sites: YesWooded Sites: YesNo. Tables on Sites: 238No. Grilles on Sites: 238RV INFORMATIONHookups: NoneGroup RV Sites: YesNo. RV Pull Throughs: 10Waste Station: YesPotable Water at Waste Station: Yes Average Parking Apron Size: See RV CommentsComments:The parking aprons are paved. Grey water disposal sites arescattered around campground. The campground can accommodate anysize RV.FACILITIESVaults: NoFlush Toilets: YesHot Showers: YesWheelchair Friendly Toilets: YesPublic Phone: NoPlayground: NoNo. Water Spigots (non-site): 36 No. Threaded: 1Comments:Showers are wheelchair friendly and a donation is requested.WATER SPORTSLake: YesSwimming (provided): NoSailing: YesBoat Ramp: YesBoat Carry Down Access: YesPower Boating: YesBoating (no power): YesWater Skiing: NoRafting (whitewater): NoKayaking (whitewater): NoComments:Diamond Lake is 3,000 acres. Boat ramp has a courtesy dock. Power boats restricted to 45mph.HIKINGDellenback Bike Path #1460 (foot and bike - paved) - 11.5 miles(runs through campground)There are a number of additional trails in the recreation area.FISHING Rainbow trout - fish cleaning station available.