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Tipsu Tyee Campground

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. 

Facilities

  • 5 campsites (tent-sites) with picnic tables, and fire pits
  • No drinking water
  • Vault toilet
  • No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

  • Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
  • Campfires in developed fire pits only
  • Fireworks are prohibited
  • Dogs must be on leash
  • OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground
  • Maximum length of stay: 14 days

No fees are required for this site

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 42.03613

Longitude: -123.12453

Directions

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 Squaw Arm Parking Area. Hike about 1.25 mile west along Payette Trail to the Campground.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 24th, 2025