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Thielson Forest Camp

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Location

Thielson Forest Camp is located in Oregon

Coordinates

43.2562366 N
122.18527867160424 W

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AT&T
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T-Mobile
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Site Types

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Standard (Tent/RV)
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Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

Trash
Picnic Table
Phone Service
Reservable
Toilets
Pets
Fires

Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.

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Linda J.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 25, 2024

Not bad

Correct coordinates: 43.2558019, -122.1650183

Small forest camp right off the hwy, next to a creek and is shaded. There are at least 4 campsites, each with a fire pit/ stove, picnic table and room for a small RV (less than 25 ft). There is wifi, and a toilet near the entrance. No trash services. Pack it out.

Month of VisitJune

Allison C.

Scout

Reviewed Sep. 5, 2023

Site no longer exists

Site has been logged & is inaccessible/ gone. There are some spots to park a car/ pitch a tent across from where this used to be along 4790. I ended up pitching a tent in a nice grassy field along 100 with the best cell service I’ve ever had — that spot gets a 5/5!

Month of VisitOctober

Jay

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 31, 2021

Convenient location!

Got there about 7 in the evening and only one tent was established. Has fire pit with stove and sites are well maintained.

Month of VisitAugust

Paula

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 8, 2020

Ok... super close to highway

Fine for one night, likely not for longer stay.

Tammera K.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 14, 2019

Historic CCC camp

Close to highway 138 east, at over 3000’ elevation. Camp ground is small and well suited to tent or pickup campers. Look out for low tree branches. Thielson creek runs through the area.

Meghan O.

Ranger

Reviewed Jul. 4, 2018

Hidden Gem Near Diamond Lake, Crater Lake, Umpqua Hot Springs, and Thielson

Beat the crowds at nearby and better know campgrounds like Thielsonn View and Diamond Lake. This free campground is beautifully appointed thanks to the forest service who has used the spot since the 1930s. This Campground has the nicest compoating bathrooms of any campsite I've ever visited, as well as beautifully built stone fireplaces, some with fire boxes. Massive, ancient trees tower over the campgrounds as a flat, even driveway winds theough the woods and several wpacious, private sites.

Plent of space for tents and car camping, though not suitable for RVS except maybe booneocjing at the front two sites. Plenty of trees for hammock camping. Plentiful firewood to gather. Just off 138, convenient to Umpqua Hot Springs, Diamond Lake, and Crater Lake. No mountain views but you are very close to viewing points.

Some road noise and no water available, but that's a minor concession for the quality of the picnic tables and fireboxes, not to mention the light filtering through the trees. Fewer mosquitos, too, than when you are right on the lake, though you'll still want plenty of bug spray in the summer.

Month of VisitJuly

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the elevation of Thielson Forest Camp?

Thielson Forest Camp is located at 4473 feet.

Are fires allowed at Thielson Forest Camp?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Thielson Forest Camp, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Thielson Forest Camp have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Thielson Forest Camp does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Thielson Forest Camp?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.