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Bolan Lake Campground

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USDA Forest Service
14Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
0Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.

A closer look at the 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.

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How much is documented?

Reported fields across the 14 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.

Party limit
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Vehicle limit
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Driveway entry
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Shade
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The campsite mix

Standard Nonelectric
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Operator directions

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.

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THE ACTUAL SITES

14 published campsite records

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SITE / LOOPTYPEEQUIPMENT LIMITSPEOPLE / VEHICLESDRIVEWAYELECTRIC / SHADE
Site 01
Bolan Lake CG
Source updated: 2026-06-23
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
Not reported vehicles
Not reported
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Shade: Not reported
Site 02
Bolan Lake CG
Source updated: 2026-06-23
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
Not reported vehicles
Not reported
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Shade: Not reported
Site 03
Bolan Lake CG
Source updated: 2026-06-23
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
Not reported vehicles
Not reported
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Shade: Not reported
Site 04
Bolan Lake CG
Source updated: 2026-06-23
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
Not reported vehicles
Not reported
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Shade: Not reported
Site 05
Bolan Lake CG
Source updated: 2026-06-23
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
Not reported vehicles
Not reported
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Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 06
Bolan Lake CG
Source updated: 2026-06-23
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
Not reported vehicles
Not reported
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Shade: Not reported
Site 07
Bolan Lake CG
Source updated: 2026-06-23
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Not reported
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Shade: Not reported
Site 08
Bolan Lake CG
Source updated: 2026-06-23
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Not reported
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Shade: Not reported
Site 09
Bolan Lake CG
Source updated: 2026-06-23
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Shade: Not reported
Site 10
Bolan Lake CG
Source updated: 2026-06-23
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Not reported
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Shade: Not reported
Site 11
Bolan Lake CG
Source updated: 2026-06-23
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
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Shade: Not reported
Site 12
Bolan Lake CG
Source updated: 2026-06-23
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
Not reported vehicles
Not reported
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Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 13
Bolan Lake CG
Source updated: 2026-06-23
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
Not reported vehicles
Not reported
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Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Site 14
Bolan Lake CG
Source updated: 2026-06-23
Standard NonelectricNot reportedNumeric screening onlyNot reported people
Not reported vehicles
Not reported
Not reported
Not reported
Shade: Not reported