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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

    CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

    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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    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

    iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
    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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    (541) 576-2107· Fremont-Winema National Forest
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    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.

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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

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    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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    $6 /night★ 4 (0)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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