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Thielsen Forest Camp is a free camping area with five sites. This former Civilian Conservation Corps camp makes it a great place to stay if you are planning to hike Mount Thielsen, visiting Crater Lake, or exploring some of the many waterfalls along Highway 138.
Around this stay
Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.
- 5.3 mi
fuel station
Fuel station
- 6.7 mi
potable water
Potable water
- 2.9 mi
trailhead
Lake Creek
- 3.3 mi
attraction
Viewpoint
- 4.0 mi
recreation site
Boat launch
No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.
Forest road access near this stay: Roads open to all Vehicles, Yearlong road in Umpqua National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.
Contact & access
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- OPEN
Source and verification
Last verified: 10/5/2026
See the Sources tab for provenance detail.

