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Thielsen View Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — Idleyld Park · Oregon · Umpqua National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Umpqua National Forest |
| Location | Idleyld Park · Oregon · Umpqua National Forest · 43.16949, -122.16801 · Map |
| Sites | 61 public sites counted from the federal listing — 61 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 61 sites Water hookups at 0 of 61 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 61 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 61 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 | Longest reported site fits 40 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 64 sites · 30 ft: 64 sites · 35 ft: 59 sites · 40 ft: 1 sites |
| 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 | Extra Vehicle Fee $5 per vehicle per night. **MUST BE PAID AT THE CAMPGROUND FEE KIOSK UPON ARRIVAL |
| Check-in / out | In 1:00 PM · Out 11:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 64 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 541-498-2531 |
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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 2026-03-11.
From the official listing
Overview In the shadow of majestic Mount Bailey on the west shore of Diamond Lake, this campground takes its name from the view of the unforgettable peak of Mt. Thielsen. Thielsen View Campground is a favorite with families and anglers. Recreation This campground is a great location for many recreational opportunities. Diamond Lake is stocked annually with 300,000 rainbow trout. If fishing is not your thing, the campground is on the John Dellenback trail. This paved trail is an 11-mile loop around the lake. If you prefer to travel by foot, Mount Bailey and Rodney Butte trails are less than a five-minute drive to the trailhead. Facilities Thielsen View Campground has a boat ramp, free for campers staying in Thielsen View. Water spigots and gray water sumps are located throughout the campground. Each loop has at least two vault toilets. The closest RV dump station is at the resort’s gas station. The fee is $5 to use the resort’s dump or campers may use the Forest Service dump station in Diamond Lake or Broken Arrow Campgrounds. There are 60 sites in the campground, all are available by reservation only.
Natural Features The mixed conifer canopy generously shades most sites during the warm summer days. All campsites are very close to Diamond Lake, which offers great sunrises over Mount Thielsen. Nearby Attractions Mount Bailey, Mount Thielsen, Pacific Crest Trail, Dellenback Trail, Diamond Lake Resort, Diamond Lake Stables, and Lemolo Lake and Resort are all nearby. Visitors may also want to take some time to visit nearby Crater Lake National Park, the only national park in Oregon! The amazing Crater Lake area offers a glimpse into the volcanic history of the area.
Directions, from the listing
From Roseburg, OR, travel east on OR-138 / NE Diamond Lake Boulevard for 80 miles, turn right onto Forest Road 4795 at the sign for the Diamond Lake Recreation Area. Turn right at the gas station and continue for 3 miles, the campground is on the left.
From Bend or Klamath Falls: Take HWY 97 to HWY 138. Take HWY 138 east towards Roseburg. Make a right turn onto HWY 230, west. Take right onto Diamond Lake Loop road, make a left at the sign for Broken Arrow Campground. Follow the road around until you reach Thielsen View Campground on the right.
Nearest federal campgrounds
2 mi straight-line · IDLEYLD PARK OregonFSU.S. Forest ServiceSouth Shore Pavilion
3 mi straight-line · IDLEYLD PARK OregonFSU.S. Forest ServiceBroken Arrow Campground
3 mi straight-line · IDLEYLD PARK OregonFSU.S. Forest ServiceEast Lemolo Campground
10 mi straight-line · Idleyld Park OregonFSU.S. Forest ServiceInlet Campground
10 mi straight-line · Idleyld Park Oregon
Trip Card — Thielsen View Campground
Idleyld Park · Oregon · Umpqua National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Idleyld Park · Oregon · Umpqua National Forest |
| Fees | Extra Vehicle Fee $5 per vehicle per night. **MUST BE PAID AT THE CAMPGROUND FEE KIOSK UPON ARRIVAL |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 40 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 61 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251548 · 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.