Thompson Reservoir

Thompson Reservoir

Part of Fremont-Winema National Forest

Overview

Located 40 minutes south of Silver Lake, Oregon, Thompson Reservoir Campground is a developed campground ideally situated on the three-square-mile reservoir with pretty vistas of nearby Hager Mountain. There are 19 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings.  Other amenities include hand-pumped water, and three vault toilets. There is also one large group site.

Tall ponderosa pines and a few aspen trees lord over the high mountain setting of Thompson Reservoir. Recreation opportunities include fishing, hiking, and exploring. The reservoir is stocked once a year with rainbow trout and there is a boat launch. 

This campground typically opens mid-May and closes mid-October. Heavy snowfall prevents this campground from being used in the winter and early spring. 

Thompson Reservoir campground is located across the reservoir from the East Bay Campground.

Facilities

3 Vault Toilets, Potable Water (seasonally available by hand pump), and boat ramp

Natural Features

Thompson Reservoir, Silver Creek, Hager Mountain,

Recreation

Recreation opportunities in the area include picnicking, flatwater water activities, fishing, hiking, bird watching, nature viewing. The National Recreation Trail #160 is within close proximity to the Campground.

Nearby Attractions

National Recreation Trail #160, Hager Mountain Lookout, Sycan Marsh, Winter Rim

Important Notices

  • Camping stay is only allowed for 14 days maximum. Trash service provided during peak season. Practice leave-no-trace policy.

    Potable water is only available during the fee-season. Water system is turned off and drained during the winter months. Signage will be posted at designated kiosks regarding water quality, testing, and safety.

Available Activities

  • Birding - Birding
  • Biking - Biking
  • Boating - Boating
  • Camping - Camping
  • Canoeing - Canoeing
  • Day Use Area - Day Use Area
  • Fishing - Fishing
  • Hiking - Hiking
  • Kayaking - Kayaking
  • Paddling - Paddling
  • Photography - Photography
  • Sailing - Sailing
  • Water Access - Water Access
  • Water Activities - Water Activities

Directions

<p>Thompson Reservoir Campground is located 25 minutes south of Silver Lake, Oregon. From Silver Lake, take Oregon highway 31 west for approximately one mile and then turn left onto County Highway 4-11 (also known as Marsh Road). County Highway 4-11 will become Forest Service (FS) Road 27. From FS Road 27 take a left onto FS Road 2700287. Thompson Reservoir Campground is at the end of the road.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: (541) 576-2107

65600 Hwy 31
Silver Lake, OR 97638

Rental Options

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Available Campsites