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Bolan Lake Campground

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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 trash service - Please pack it out.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Oregon discount gas

    13 mi
  • grocery

    Grocery Outlet

    14 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    20 mi
  • trailhead

    Tannen Lakes Trailhead

    2.3 mi
  • attraction

    Oregon Caves National Monument

    5.8 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

Forest road access near this stay: BOLAN LAKE EXTENSION in Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

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