Thielsen View Campground
Currently closed for the season. The campground typically opens in late May to early June depending on snowmelt. All 60 sites are reservation-only through Recreation.gov. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive nights.
Alcohol Prohibitions
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Aquatic Invasive Species
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Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
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Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
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Steamboat Road Closures and Delays
To inform a design for a future project on National Forest System Road 38, Steamboat Road, a geotechnical investigation will begin May 19 with work continuing through May 28. This involves a truck mounted drill rig setting up along the road to extract soil and rock samples below the roadway.Delays…
National Forest Service Road 1758-161 and Hardesty Way Trail Construction
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Forest-operated Developed Recreation are No Longer Accepting Cash or Check
All Forest-operated developed recreation sites will no longer accept cash or check. Scan & Pay will be available at campgrounds, trailheads, showers, RV dump stations, boat ramps, and picnic day use areas across the Forest. How will this impact how you recreate in summer 2026? With limited…
Umpqua Hot Springs Rules and Regulations
The area of the Umpqua Hot Springs is designated day-use only. Prohibited actions in or around the Umpqua Hot Springs include:Being in the area after sundown or before sunriseCampingParking or leaving a vehicle in violation of posted instructions
14-Day Stay Limit Across Umpqua National Forest
Camping within a five-mile radius for longer than 14 days and staying longer than 28 calendar days in a given year is prohibited.
About
Located on the west shore of Diamond Lake in Oregon's Umpqua National Forest, Thielsen View Campground takes its name from the dramatic view of Mount Thielsen's iconic spire rising across the water. The campground sits in the shadow of majestic Mount Bailey, offering campers a front-row seat to stunning alpine scenery and reliable sunrises over the lake. Diamond Lake is stocked annually with 300,000 rainbow trout, making this campground a perennial favorite among anglers. The John Dellenback Trail, an 11-mile paved loop around the lake, passes through the campground and provides excellent hiking and biking opportunities. Mount Bailey and Rodney Butte trailheads are less than five minutes away by car, and nearby Crater Lake National Park offers additional volcanic landscape exploration. All 60 sites are reservation-only and set beneath a mixed conifer canopy that provides welcome shade during summer. Each loop has water spigots, gray water sumps, and vault toilets. Campers have free access to the Thielsen View Boat Ramp. The maximum vehicle length is 35 feet.
Directions
From Glide, OR, travel east on OR-138 / Diamond Lake Boulevard for 63 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road 4795 at the sign for Diamond Lake Recreation Area. Turn right at the gas station and continue for 3 miles; the campground is on the left.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 498-2531 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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