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THIELSEN VIEW CAMPGROUND

USFS · Campground · Fee

Fast facts

Cost
Fee charged
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Reservations
recreation.gov
Phone
541-498-2531
Nearest dump station
Aspen Point Dump Station · 54.2 mi
Coordinates
43.1695, -122.1680
Last verified
September 19, 2026
43.1695° N · 122.1680° W
Last verifiedSeptember 19, 2026

About this place

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.

From the USFS.Official page

Is THIELSEN VIEW CAMPGROUND free?

No. THIELSEN VIEW CAMPGROUND charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.

How do I get to THIELSEN VIEW CAMPGROUND?

From Glide, OR, travel east on OR-138 / Diamond Lake Boulevard for 63 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.

What are the rules at THIELSEN VIEW CAMPGROUND?

Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 8; 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 days

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SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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