Umpqua National Forest - Kelsay Valley Campground / Trailhead

Kelsay Valley Trailhead Vicinity Map.

Area Status: Temporarily Closed

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 Lucile Lake Trail #1459 (area is unavailable), Maidu Lake Loop Trail, and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000.

Facilities

5 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits
10 campsites with picnic table, fire pit, and horse corral
Camp host on site
Vault toilet
No drinking water
Limited garbage disposal - Please pack it out

At a Glance

Current Conditions:	03/27/2020- COVID-19 CLOSURE - To align with Oregon state public land agencies, the recreation site closures will extend through at least the closures are authorized through Sept. 30 but can be rescinded earlier.
Reservations:	5 of the 15 sites can be reserved through www.recreation.gov. The remaining sites are first come, first served.
Fees	$10 for campsite $5 for extra vehicle
Open Season:	June, weather depending
Usage:	Light
Restrictions:	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 Wilderness restrictions apply within Mt. Thielsen Wilderness.
Closest Towns:	Roseburg, OR
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Diamond Lake Ranger District

General Information

Parking:

Maximum vehicle length: 20 feet

General Notes:

No campground host

Directions:

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

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

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