Thompson Reservoir

Fremont-Winema National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Silver Lake, OR, OR

Price: From $6 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/thompson-reservoir to be notified when sites open up.

Thompson Reservoir offers 19 developed campsites with fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets on a scenic three-square-mile reservoir with views of Hager Mountain. The campground features diverse recreation opportunities including fishing, boating, hiking, and water activities under tall ponderosa pines.

Wildlife alert: Coyotes, beavers, golden-mantled ground squirrels, and Belding's ground squirrels present in the area. Raptors including red-tailed hawks and turkey vultures also frequent the region.

Insider tips for Thompson Reservoir: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Firewood is available by fire pits East Bay campground on the east side offers a quieter, more secluded alternative

Skip Thompson Reservoir if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You require toilet paper — bring your own as supplies are not always stocked. Water levels are your concern — lake has receded significantly in recent years with boat ramps affected.

Best time to visit Thompson Reservoir: May-October — Official operating season for the campground.

Nearby campgrounds: East Bay Campground (Silver Lake, OR), Silver Creek Marsh (Silver Lake, OR), Hager Mountain Lookout (SILVER LAKE, OR), Fremont Point Cabin (Lakeview, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Thompson Reservoir

Cell signal at Thompson Reservoir (Silver Lake, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Silver Lake, OR, OR★ 4 (0 reviews)From $6/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsBoat Launch

Straight talk

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Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites✕ You require toilet paper — bring your own as supplies are not always stocked✕ Water levels are your concern — lake has receded significantly in recent years with boat ramps affected

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Firewood is available by fire pits

East Bay campground on the east side offers a quieter, more secluded alternative

Best: May-October

Official operating season for the campground

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

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Alert: Coyotes, beavers, golden-mantled ground squirrels, and Belding's ground squirrels present in the area. Raptors including red-tailed hawks and turkey vultures also frequent the region.

Location

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Getting there →

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.

Campground entrance

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Fremont-Winema National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Fremont-Winema National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Thompson Reservoir cost per night?+
Thompson Reservoir costs $6 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Thompson Reservoir open?+
Thompson Reservoir is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Thompson Reservoir have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Thompson Reservoir?+
Thompson Reservoir is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Thompson Reservoir?+
Thompson Reservoir is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Thompson Reservoir?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Thompson Reservoir is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Thompson Reservoir open, and what are check-in times?+
Thompson Reservoir is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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$6 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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