Part of Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
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
Vault Toilets
14 Tent Camping Sites
No Potable Water
Picnic Tables and Fire Rings Available
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.
Recreation opportunities abound in this area including; hiking, fishing, wildflower viewing and stargazing.
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
First come, first serve camping, limited to 14 days.
Day use area is reservable through calling the front desk at 541-592-4000.
Campfires are allowed in developed Forest Service installed metal fire rings when conditions allow. Learn more about current fire information: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/rogue-siskiyou/fire/info
Fireworks are prohibited.
Camp trailers/RVs are allowed, however no electric or water hookups are available.
OHV/ATV use prohibited in campground.
Quiet hours between 10pm and 6am.
Dogs must be on a leash.
There is very limited cell phone coverage.
Must pay via Scan & Pay onsite with the Recreation.gov app. App must be downloaded with cellular service prior to arriving at the campground.
<p><strong>From Cave Junction, OR</strong>, 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.</p>
<p>This is a <a href="https://help.recreation.gov/helpcenter?id=kb_article&sys_id=53b5c4e91b206410201beb9ce54bcbce&table=" rel="nofollow"><strong>Scan and Pay campground</strong></a>. 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.</p>