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Thielsen Forest Camp

usfs · OR

Directions
  • fuel station5.3 mi

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About

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.

  • fuel station

    Fuel station

    5.3 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    6.7 mi
  • trailhead

    Lake Creek

    2.9 mi
  • attraction

    Viewpoint

    3.3 mi
  • recreation site

    Boat launch

    4.0 mi

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

  • OR
  • OPEN

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/5/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.