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Bolan Lake Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — Cave Junction · Oregon · Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest |
| Location | Cave Junction · Oregon · Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest |
| Sites | 14 public sites counted from the federal listing — 14 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 14 sites Water hookups at 0 of 14 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 14 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 14 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Overnight Camping: $10 per site per night; Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per day NOTE : 50% discount for Interagency Senior and Access Pass holders on a single campsite. This discount does not apply to extra vehicle fees. |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-06-23.
From the official listing
Overview Bolan Lake Campground sits along the shores of Bolan Lake, a 12-acre lake sitting high above the Illinois Valley. 14 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
Recreation Recreation opportunities abound in this area including; hiking, fishing, wildflower viewing and stargazing.
Facilities Vault Toilets
14 Tent Camping Sites
No Potable Water
Picnic Tables and Fire Rings Available
Natural Features Bolan Campground is a serene alpine site located on the shores of Bolan Lake. The surrounding area sustained substantial impacts from the 2020 Slater Fire, however the ring of tall conifers surrounding the lake mostly survived the fire. , Bolan Campground is a serene alpine site situated on the shores of 12-acre Bolan Lake. Nestled at roughly 5,300 feet elevation above the Illinois Valley, it features vibrant early summer wildflowers and sweeping panoramic views of the Siskiyou Mountains.
Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (541) 592-4000. Nearby Attractions Bolan Mountain Lookout, reservations available on Recreation.gov
Bolan Lake Trail #1245
Kings Saddle Trail #1245A
Red Buttes Wilderness access points including Tanner Lake Trail #1243 and Boundary Trail #1207
Charges & Cancellations This is a Scan and Pay campground . There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan and Pay payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded.
Directions, from the listing
From Cave Junction, OR , travel south on Highway 199 about 1 mile to Rockydale Road (1st left after crossing the river). Travel south to the end of Rockydale (about 7 miles), and turn left on Waldo / Happy Camp Road. Head east on the Happy Camp Road about 13 miles to Forest Road 4812, take Forest Road 4812 about 4.1 miles to junction with Forest Road 4812-040. The Campground is about another 4 miles.
Trip Card — Bolan Lake Campground
Cave Junction · Oregon · Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Cave Junction · Oregon · Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest |
| Fees | Overnight Camping: $10 per site per night; Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per day NOTE : 50% discount for Interagency Senior and Access Pass holders on a single campsite.… |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 14 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10394651 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.