Kelsay Valley Forest Camp
USFS · Camping Area · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Camping Area
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Aspen Point Dump Station · 64.3 mi
- Coordinates
- 43.3124, -122.1119
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
This campground and trailhead is located along the Wild and Scenic North Umpqua River where it rushes through a lush high Cascade meadow. Spring arrives late in the high country and it is welcomed here with an explosion of colors. Purples, reds, yellows, greens, and white are arranged in a riotous bouquet. This site is designed to accommodate pack and saddle use as well as standard camping.This site provides access to Porcupine Connect Trail 1412A, which connects to the North Umpqua Trail 1414 and Windigo Pass Trail 1412.The North Umpqua Trail heads southeast to enter Mount Thielsen Wilderness where it connects with the Tolo Creek Trail #1466, Lucile Lake Trail #1459, Maidu Lake Loop Trail, and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000.Facilities5 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits10 campsites with picnic table, fire pit, and horse corralCamp host on siteVault toiletNo drinking waterLimited garbage disposal - Please pack it out
From the USFS.Official page
Is Kelsay Valley Forest Camp free?
No. Kelsay Valley Forest Camp charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Kelsay Valley Forest Camp?
From Roseburg, OR, travel east on OR-138 / Diamond Lake Boulevard for about 74 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 60 (Windigo Pass Road). Follow for 4.5 miles, and then turn right onto Forest Road 6000-958. Drive 1.5 miles to the end of the road to Kelsay Valley Horse Camp and Trailhead
What are the rules at Kelsay Valley Forest Camp?
Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.Campfires in developed fire pits only ; Fireworks are prohibitedDogs must be on leash; OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campgroundMaximum length of stay: 14 daysWilderness restrictions apply; within Mt. Thielsen Wilderne
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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
