USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Thielsen View Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 64
- Hookups
- 61 no hookups
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,233 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- DIAMOND LAKE SHORE (NFSR 4795000) · asphalt · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Umpqua National Forest
- Nearest town
- Idleyld Park
- Address
- 2020 Toketee Ranger Station Road, Idleyld Park, OR, 97447
- Phone
- 541-498-2531
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking
61 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Fees
Extra Vehicle Fee $5 per vehicle per night. **MUST BE PAID AT THE CAMPGROUND FEE KIOSK UPON ARRIVAL
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 25° | 11° | 51° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 35° | 24° | 2° | 52° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 41° | 25° | 14° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 44° | 26° | 6° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 53° | 34° | 23° | 71° | 8 of 11 |
| June | 65° | 41° | 29° | 84° | 2 of 11 |
| July | 78° | 50° | 39° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 52° | 40° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 68° | 45° | 35° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 60° | 37° | 20° | 74° | 6 of 10 |
| November | 45° | 31° | 7° | 60° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 35° | 23° | 8° | 53° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Diamond Lake · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi · 244 sites
- Broken Arrow Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 279 sites
- Thielsen Forest Camp · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
- Clearwater Falls Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi · 10 sites
- Whitehorse Falls Campground · USDA Forest Service · 9 mi · 6 sites
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