U.S. Forest Service · Umpqua National Forest · Idleyld Park, OR

Thielsen View Campground

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.

Temporarily closedPartly reservable64 sitesFrom $5 per night40 ft maxNo hookupsPets okFires ok

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

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Photos courtesy of USFS · Recreation.gov
2fires
active
Rx Cold Springs (prescribed burn) · 12 mi away · 158 acres
1 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups61
Host/management3
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

61 sites in 3 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePeople / vehiclesFiresAccessibleRating
A01ABack-in35PavedFull8 / 2YesStandard
A02ABack-in35PavedFull8 / 2YesStandard
A03ABack-in35PavedFull8 / 2YesStandard
A04ABack-in39PavedFull12 / 2YesStandard
A05ABack-in35PavedFull8 / 2YesStandard
A06ABack-in35PavedFull8 / 2YesStandard
A07ABack-in39PavedFull12 / 2YesStandard
A08ABack-in35PavedFull8 / 2YesStandard
A09ABack-in35PavedFull8 / 2YesStandard
A10ABack-in35PavedFull8 / 2YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length40 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
FeesExtra Vehicle Fee $5 per vehicle per night. MUST BE PAID AT THE CAMPGROUND FEE KIOSK UPON ARRIVAL
AccessibilitySite 18 is listed accessible

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.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusTemporarily closed
ForestUmpqua National Forest
Booking60 sites can be reserved. Reservations can be made at www.recreation.gov for stays June through Labor Day. First come, first served the rest of Sept. and Oct.
Fees$15 for campsite. $20 for double campsite. $5 for extra vehicle
RulesQuiet hours between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. Campfires allowed in developed fire pits when conditions allow - please see current Public Use Restrictions for current campfire restrictions. Fireworks are prohibited. Dogs must be on leash. OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground. Maximum length of stay: 14 days

Umpqua National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Thielsen View Campground30°40°50°60°70°January: 10.00 inches of precipitation, 37.8 inches of snowFebruary: 6.83 inches of precipitation, 38.9 inches of snowMarch: 7.19 inches of precipitation, 26.1 inches of snowApril: 6.00 inches of precipitation, 14.4 inches of snowMay: 4.02 inches of precipitation, 1.8 inches of snowJune: 2.43 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJuly: 0.80 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.73 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.86 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 5.05 inches of precipitation, 3.0 inches of snowNovember: 9.42 inches of precipitation, 24.8 inches of snowDecember: 11.91 inches of precipitation, 49.3 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 33.2°F averageFebruary: 34.5°F averageMarch: 37.3°F averageApril: 41.1°F averageMay: 49.5°F averageJune: 55.6°F averageJuly: 63.7°F averageAugust: 63.1°F averageSeptember: 57.5°F averageOctober: 47.2°F averageNovember: 37.8°F averageDecember: 32.3°F average0 in10 in20 in30 in40 in50 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Lemolo Lake 3 NNW, 13 miles from the campground at 4,077 feet, station USC00354835 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 66 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 196 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

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.

Nearest townIdleyld Park, Oregon
Coordinates43.1695° N, 122.1680° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • If fishing is not your thing, the campground is on the John Dellenback trail.

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx Cold Springs

    12 mi from the campground · 158 acres

  • Prescribed
    Rx Long Prairie

    46 mi from the campground · 112 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationMazama Campground Dump Station ↗20.9 mi

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Thielsen View Campground - Umpqua National Forest, Oregon

Worth a stop

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.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.1 mi
    Thielsen View Cg Roads XC-Ski
    1.6 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
  • 0.2 mi
    Thielsen View Connect XC-Ski
    0.1 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 0.2 mi
    Thielsen View Connect ↗
    0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.1 mi
    Rodley Butte ↗
    7.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.1 mi
    Rodley Butte XC-Ski ↗
    7.2 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 1.3 mi
    North Shore XC-Ski
    0.6 mi trail · snowshoe, ski

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Umpqua National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

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.

Recreation

This campground is a great location for many recreational opportunities. Diamond Lake is stocked annually with 300,000 rainbow trout. 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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Thielsen View Campground?

For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Thielsen View Campground?

Extra Vehicle Fee $5 per vehicle per night. MUST BE PAID AT THE CAMPGROUND FEE KIOSK UPON ARRIVAL

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Thielsen View Campground?

Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Thielsen View Campground open right now?

Temporarily closed as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Thielsen View Campground have?

64 sites, including 61 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Thielsen View Campground?

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are there showers or a dump station at Thielsen View Campground?

The closest RV dump station is at the resort’s gas station.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Thielsen View Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Thielsen View Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Thielsen View Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Quiet hours between 10 p.m.

Source: Fire nearby

Are there accessible sites at Thielsen View Campground?

Site 18 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Thielsen View Campground?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Thielsen View Campground?

This campground is a great location for many recreational opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation