Established Camping
Bolan Lake Campground
Bolan Lake Campground is situated near Josephine in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. The area features forested terrain with a lake nearby, offering a natural setting for camping. Temperatures can range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer, and visitors can explore nearby attractions like the Oregon Caves National Monument.
Description
National Forest
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Bolan Lake Campground sits along the shores of Bolan Lake, a 12-acre lake sitting high above the Illinois Valley. Campsites are in a dispersed camping area, but are equipped with tables and fire pits. Large conifers provide shade in the heat of summer months, and the wildflowers are not to be missed in this area in the early summer. Bolan Lake Trail #1245, located within the campground, climbs up to the old fire lookout on Bolan Peak. The lookout is available for rent; reservations must be made at www.recreation.gov. Facilities 12 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits No drinking water 2 vault toilets No garbage disposal - Please pack it out
Location
Bolan Lake Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
From Cave Junction, OR, travel south on Highway 199 about 1 mile to Rockydale Road (1st left after crossing the river). Travel south to the end of Rockydale (about 7 miles), and turn left on Waldo / Happy Camp Road. Head east on the Happy Camp Road about 13 miles to Forest Road 4812, take Forest Road 4812 about 4.1 miles to junction with Forest Road 4812-040. The Campground is about another 4 miles.
Coordinates
42.02370001 N
123.45899928 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiFair
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobilePoor
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
