Tip Top Campground
Tip Top Campground is a small peaceful campground located not far from Delintment Lake Campground. This 3 site campground has been newly renovated with new restrooms, picnic tables and fire rings. Except for the last mile, the road access to Tip Top is paved from Burns, Oregon.
More like this: reservable in Oregon · tent only in Oregon
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 3 |
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | $6/Night for single unit, $3/Night for extra vehicle |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Malheur National Forest |
| Fees | $6/Night for single unit, $3/Night for extra vehicle |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Burns, OR. travel west on US Highway 20 to the junction with the Burns-Izee Road 127 Forest Road 47. Turn right onto County Road 127/Forest Road 47 at the sign for Yellowjacket Lake and Delintment Lake. Follow County Road 127/Forest Road 47 approximately 11.8 miles to the junction with Forest Road 41.
| Nearest town | Hines, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 43.8969° N, 119.6430° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireSecond Flat
22 mi from the campground · 105,854 acres · 99% contained
- PrescribedDamon 2A Rx
38 mi from the campground · 85 acres
- PrescribedJane 102 Rx
44 mi from the campground · 3,000 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Explore
Trails nearby
- 1 miDelintment Lake Loop1.7 mi trail
- 1.1 miDelintment Creek2.4 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Allison Ranger StationBuilding · Burns · 2.2 mi
Nearby
- Buck Springs Campground
- Delintment Lake
- Yellowjacket Campground
- Chickahominy Reservoir
- Radar Hill OHV Area
- Allison Guard Station
- Emigrant Creek Ranger District
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Tip Top Campground?
Sites at Tip Top Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Tip Top Campground?
$6/Night for single unit, $3/Night for extra vehicle
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Tip Top Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Tip Top Campground have?
3 sites, including 3 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Tip Top Campground?
Tip Top Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Tip Top Campground?
Hines, Oregon. Buck Springs Campground
Source: Getting there
What if Tip Top Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Delintment Lake Campground (0.8 mi), Buck Spring Campground (8.2 mi), and Emigrant Campground (11.3 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby