About this campground
Overview Bolan Lake Campground sits along the shores of Bolan Lake, a 12-acre lake sitting high above the Illinois Valley. 14 campsites are in a dispersed camping area but are equipped with tables and fire pits. Large conifers provide shade in the heat of summer months, and the wildflowers are not to be missed in this area in the early summer. Bolan Lake Trail #1245, located within the campground, climbs up to the old fire lookout on Bolan Peak. The lookout is available for rent; reservations must be made at www.recreation.gov Recreation Recreation opportunities abound in this area including; hiking, fishing, wildflower viewing and stargazing. Facilities Vault Toilets 14 Tent Camping Sites No Potable Water Picnic Tables and Fire Rings Available Natural Features Bolan Campground is a serene alpine site located on the shores of Bolan Lake. The surrounding area sustained substantial impacts from the 2020 Slater Fire, however the ring of tall conifers surrounding the lake mostly survived the fire. , Bolan Campground is a serene alpine site situated on the shores of 12-acre Bolan Lake. Nestled at roughly 5,300 feet elevation above the Illinois Valley, it features vibrant early summer wildflowers and sweeping panoramic views of the Siskiyou Mountains. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (541) 592-4000. Nearby Attractions Bolan Mountain Lookout, reservations available on Recreation.gov Bolan Lake Trail #1245 Kings Saddle Trail #1245A Red Buttes Wilderness access points including Tanner Lake Trail #1243 and Boundary Trail #1207 Charges & Cancellations This is a Scan and Pay campground. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan and Pay payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded.
Getting there
From Cave Junction, OR, travel south on Highway 199 about 1 mile to Rockydale Road (1st left after crossing the river). Travel south to the end of Rockydale (about 7 miles), and turn left on Waldo / Happy Camp Road. Head east on the Happy Camp Road about 13 miles to Forest Road 4812, take Forest Road 4812 about 4.1 miles to junction with Forest Road 4812-040. The Campground is about another 4 miles.
Activities
- BACKPACKING
- BOATING
- CANOEING
- DAY USE AREA
- FISHING
- HIKING
- KAYAKING
- NON-MOTORIZED BOATING
- PHOTOGRAPHY
- SWIMMING
- WILDERNESS
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
- STAR GAZING
Never miss an opening at Bolan Lake Campground
Popular Oregon campgrounds book out months ahead — but cancellations happen every day. We watch Bolan Lake Campgroundaround the clock and alert you the moment a sold-out site reopens for your dates, so you don't have to keep refreshing Recreation.gov.
Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office or on Recreation.gov before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.