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Dispersed Camping

Thousand Springs Sno-Park

10 Reviews

Thousand Springs Sno-Park, near Prospect, Oregon, is a convenient location for those looking to access Crater Lake National Park while enjoying a laid-back camping experience. With a spacious parking area that accommodates RVs and trailers, it’s a practical choice for travelers seeking a quick stop or a longer stay.

This area features restrooms and a warming shelter, which is a nice touch for chilly nights. Visitors have mentioned the lack of hookups and water, so be sure to bring your own supplies. As one camper noted, “There is a large shelter house with a door on one end and wind flaps on the other,” making it a cozy spot to gather.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the nearby trails offer fantastic hiking opportunities, and the starry skies at night are a real treat. Some campers have enjoyed the peacefulness of the area, stating, “We were the only ones there in our camper van,” which adds to the charm of this location. Just keep in mind that the area can get busy, especially during peak times, so plan accordingly if you prefer a quieter experience.

Description

US Forest Service

Rogue River National Forest

14-day camping is allowed from May-October. Oregon Sno-Park Permit is required between Nov. 1 and April 30.

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Location

Thousand Springs Sno-Park is located in Oregon

Directions

From Prospect, OR, travel 12 miles on State Highway 62 (Crater Lake Highway) to intersection with State Highway 230. Continue right on Crater Lake Highway 17.7 miles to Thousand Springs Sno-Park / Staging, located on the right.

Coordinates

42.91310092 N
122.32450036 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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WiFi
Fair
Verizon
Available
AT&T
Good
T-Mobile
Available

Site Types

Dispersed

Features

For Campers

ADA Access
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets

For Vehicles

Pull-Through Sites
Big Rig Friendly

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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General Info

Drive Time

1 hr 7 min from Medford
1 hr 27 min from Grants Pass
2 hrs from Bend
2 hrs 44 min from Eugene

ellis P.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 8, 2025

Sno Park

Great spot super close to the park There are bathrooms, but full of wasps. Bathrooms nearby up the road. WiFi! Only one other car around. Super buggy bring bug spray, or have a fire going

Month of VisitMay

Garrett B.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 9, 2024

Very good spot

Large, paved parking lot. Plenty of room for big rigs and vault toilets. Some road noise, but nothing that bothered us. Great location for access to Glacier NP and a small town with a few restaurants was not far away.

Huge thanks to Rogue Snowmobilers - there was Wi-Fi available while we were there, which helped out a lot!

Month of VisitSeptember

Aidan D.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 2, 2024

Great spot

This is a good campsite to stay to look at Crater Lake. It is about 15 minutes to the south entrance of the park and then another 15 minutes to the Rim Village. Huge thanks to the Rogue Snowmobilers who make this site so great. There was a rec area we ate dinner in and played cards. The only issue with the site is the mosquitos. Make sure to have bug spray and make a fire

Month of VisitMay

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Shawn M.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 26, 2023

Close to the crater

Plenty of parking with bathrooms . We were the only ones there in our camper van got in late driving from the redwoods on the way to crater . Lots of stars . No cell service

Month of VisitOctober

Daisee Mae S.

Legend

Reviewed Oct. 28, 2022

Great Hiking Area

1,000 Springs Sno-park

We hiked to this spot from Union Creek Trail about a week before staying here.

Right off of Crater Lake Highway. There looks to be about 3 or possibly 4 spots to camp. Easily pull-in spots for larger campers and tent camping.

There is a large shelter house with a door on one end and wind flaps on the other. Two trash cans inside, two very large round wooden tables and an iron stove for heat. There is also a solar panel for lights and such.

We only stayed two nights as apposed of the 14 you can stay. Very spacious spots but not far enough away from each other. The second night we were kept awake by the people staying in the shelter, having a party and disco lights and loud music.

Two pit commodes are in the center of the camp. That meant a lot of traffic throughout the day and into the night by people stopping to use it, so the TP didn’t last long. Definitely bring your own just in case.

The road up to the spots from the parking area are dirt and wood chips. The stir up a lot of dust when people drive through, even if they aren’t going at a fast speed.

There are a few trails that go for miles and are very lovely to walk, or even take an OHV on.

We opted to stay the night here because we are traveling across country to DISPERSED camping areas. Would have stayed in the dispersed camping by Crater Lake but it was a $30 fee/ day to enter the park. So that’s not actually free.

If we head back up to Crater Lake in the future we may stay here again. It’s a very lovely spot, but do note that after Nov. 15th there is a fee in this Snow Park.

Might be a nice place to stay for a night, if you don’t like your privacy being invaded i’d suggest going down the road to Union Creek Trail :D

Sitenot sure

Month of VisitSeptember

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Eric G.

Legend

Reviewed Sep. 20, 2022

Close to park

This is a huge paved parking lot not far from Crater lake. They have bathrooms. Can hold lots of RVs. No one there the 3 days we stayed except before dark we had a few people show up.

Month of VisitSeptember

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BigIslandBound G.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 17, 2022

Close to Crater Lake

Good location for easy access to Crater Lake NP. Huge parking area that can handle large rigs. Lot is asphalt and fairly level. It’s right off the main road but traffic was light and hardly any night traffic.

Month of VisitAugust

Laura M.

Legend

Reviewed May. 18, 2022

Very Handy

These sno parks that are available for boondocking throughout Oregon are so handy! Sno park is maintained by the Rogue Snowmobilers. Free boon docking during off season (May to October). Otherwise you need a permit (November to April).

There is a huge lot that would fit many RVs, easy turnaround and plenty of room to spread out. It is right on 62 so you'll hear cars go by but traffic was really light in May, and quiets down significantly overnight.

In mid May there was a ton of snow at Crater Lake but only minimal snow on the ground here, and the weather was cool but not freezing, and was above freezing temps overnight.

There are restrooms and a really nice warming room, with firewood and wall plugs (that I didn't test). I didn't see any garbage bins (though I didn't look inside the bathrooms).

Zero cell service anywhere in this entire area. Crater Lake visitor center had good wifi for free though.

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Month of VisitMay

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Nicole A.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 16, 2021

Boondocking friendly

Crater Lake was full. Gal at lodge recommended the snow park parking lot. Bathrooms available. Motion sensor lights at signs and bathrooms.

Siteparking lot

Month of VisitJuly

Brittney G.

Ranger

Reviewed Sep. 21, 2018

Spacious quiet spot

This snowpark has a big parking area with plenty of room for trailers/vehicles. There are bathrooms and a warming shelter that has a wood stove. The park is close to Crater Lake National Park anout 10ish miles down hwy 62. Nice pretty spot that is easy to get to. No hookups and no water available do be sure to bring it.