Established Camping
Kelsay Valley Trailhead Campground
Kelsay Valley Trailhead Campground is located near Idleyld Park in the Umpqua National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas with trails suitable for hiking. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 80°F in summer, and nearby attractions include Toketee Falls and the North Umpqua River.
Description
This campground and trailhead is located along the Wild and Scenic North Umpqua River where it rushes through a lush high Cascade meadow. Spring arrives late in the high country and it is welcomed here with an explosion of colors. Purples, reds, yellows, greens, and white are arranged in a riotous bouquet. This site is designed to accommodate pack and saddle use as well as standard camping. This site provides access to Porcupine Connect Trail 1412A, which connects to the North Umpqua Trail 1414 and Windigo Pass Trail 1412. The North Umpqua Trail heads southeast to enter Mount Thielsen Wilderness where it connects with the Tolo Creek Trail #1466, Lucile Lake Trail #1459, Maidu Lake Loop Trail, and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000. Facilities 4 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits 11 campsite with picnic table, fire pit, and corral Vault toilet No drinking water Limited garbage disposal - Please pack it out
Location
Kelsay Valley Trailhead Campground is located in Oregon
Directions
From Roseburg, OR, travel east on OR-138 / Diamond Lake Boulevard for about 74 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 60 (Windigo Pass Road). Follow for 4.5 miles, and then turn right onto Forest Road 6000-958. Drive 1.5 miles to the end of the road to Kelsay Valley Horse Camp and Trailhead
Coordinates
43.31468725 N
122.10965467 W
Detours Nearby
Millsite Forest Dispersed Camping
13 min away
Lemolo Lake
19 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 52 min from Medford
- 1 hr 59 min from Bend
- 2 hrs 12 min from Grants Pass
- 2 hrs 43 min from Eugene
Access
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
