Within Siskiyou National Forest, Bolan Lake Campground operates under US Forest Service management from June through Labor Day. The campground requires travel on a lengthy dirt road with rocky terrain, making sturdy tires essential for access. Sites include fire pits and picnic tables with level areas suitable for tent camping or rooftop tent setups.
The lakeside location provides water access during hot weather, though campers should expect no cell phone reception or WiFi connectivity. The facility maintains clean conditions and typically sees lighter visitor numbers, contributing to a quieter camping environment. For those planning extended forest exploration, Cave Creek Campground offers an alternative location six miles north.
Description
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
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBolan Lake Campground is located in Oregon near O'Brien
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
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 11 min from Medford, OR
- 3 hrs 19 min from Grants Pass, OR
- 4 hrs 53 min from Redding, CA







