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Tipsu Tyee Campground

USFS · Campground · Free

Free

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Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Open 24 hours/day
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Nearest dump station
Aspen Point Dump Station · 52.7 mi
Coordinates
42.0361, -123.1245
Last verified
September 18, 2026
42.0361° N · 123.1245° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Tipsu Tyee is located along the shore of Applegate Lake and is accessible only by the Payette Trail #970; or by boat. Persons accessing this site by boat may find current information about lake levels helpful. Facilities5 campsites (tent-sites) with picnic tables, and fire pits. No drinking water. Vault toilets available. No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

From the USFS.

Is Tipsu Tyee Campground free?

Yes. Tipsu Tyee Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Tipsu Tyee Campground?

From Jacksonville, OR, travel South on Highway 238 to Ruch, OR, and turn left on to Upper Applegate Road. Continue about 15 miles to Applegate Lake and turn left on County Road 959 (traveling across the dam). Continue along County Road 959 about 3 miles and turn right on to Forest Road 100. Continue about 0.5 mile along Forest Road 100 to Parking Area. Hike about 1.25 mile west along Payette Trail to the Campground.

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What are the rules at Tipsu Tyee Campground?

Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.Campfires in developed fire pits onlyFireworks are prohibitedDogs must be on leashOHV/ATV use prohibited in the campgroundMaximum length of stay: 14 days

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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.

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