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Recreation Region: Diamond Lake Ranger District

Thielsen Creek Forest Camp

Thielsen Forest Camp is a free camping area with five sites. This former Civilian Conservation Corps camp makes it a great place to stay if you are planning to hike Mount Thielsen, visiting Crater Lake, or exploring some of the many waterfalls along Highway 138.

Reservations

This is free, first-come, first-serve campground.

General Information

Please follow the guidelines below to ensure your pets remain welcome to visit the Forest in the future:

  • Leave vicious or unusually noisy dogs at home.
  • During the day keep your dog on a leash no more than six feet long or otherwise restrict its freedom to roam at will. Domestic animals are not allowed to run loose in recreation areas where they will disturb others.
  • At night keep your dogs and other pets inside an enclosed vehicle or in a tent.
  • Dogs may not be left alone at your campsite, picnic area or in your vehicle.
  • Never leave your dog alone in a closed vehicle or tent even for a short time. It may whine or bark while you are away.
  • Clean up after your pet. It will only take a few minutes, and there is no single action that will more favorably impress your fellow campers.
  • Whenever possible select a campsite on the edge of the campground and away from the shoreline.

A brown and tan, U.S. Forest Service sign that says, "North Umpqua Ranger Station Umpqua National Forest." In the background a light tan building can be seen through the trees.

Address: 18782 North Umpqua Highway Glide, OR 97443
Phone: 541-496-3532
Hours: Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 43.256235

Longitude: -122.1637

Directions

From Glide OR, take Highway 138 eastbound toward Diamond Lake for 55.5 miles. Thielsen Forest Camp is on the left side of the highway.

Travel Considerations

Check out the Current Conditions page for weather, road information, or alerts and closures. 

Parking

Max vehicle length 25 feet. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

General HikingGeneral Hiking
Day HikesDay Hikes

Last updated June 4, 2026