Thompson Reservoir Campground

Open — Open year-round with reduced services from mid-October through mid-May. Full services typically available mid-May through mid-October. Heavy snowfall makes winter and early spring access difficult or impossible. Stay limit of 14 days.

About

Located 40 minutes south of Silver Lake, Thompson Reservoir Campground sits on the western shores of the three-square-mile Thompson Reservoir with scenic views of Hager Mountain. The campground features 19 spacious campsites plus one large group site, all shaded by mature ponderosa pines and scattered aspens. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. The high mountain setting at around 5,000 feet elevation provides excellent opportunities for fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing. Thompson Reservoir is stocked annually with rainbow trout, making it a popular fishing destination. A boat launch provides easy access to the reservoir, though boaters must observe the 10 mph speed limit. The campground includes hand-pumped drinking water and three vault toilets. Sites accommodate both tent and RV camping, though there are no hookups or dump station facilities. The campground typically operates from mid-May through mid-October with full services, then remains open with reduced services through the winter months, though heavy snowfall makes winter access difficult or impossible. Thompson Reservoir Campground is located across the reservoir from East Bay Campground. The area offers hiking opportunities and a chance to explore one of Oregon's more remote and scenic regions.

Directions

From Silver Lake, take Oregon Highway 31 west for approximately one mile, then turn left onto County Highway 4-11 (Marsh Road). County Highway 4-11 becomes Forest Service Road 27. From FS Road 27, turn left onto FS Road 2700287. Thompson Reservoir Campground is at the end of the road.

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