Timpanogas
Willamette National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: WESTFIR, OR, OR
Price: From $6 per night
Price range: $6–$60 per night
Rating: 3 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
Timpanogas Shelter sits on shore of its namesake lake at an altitude of 5,300 feet in the Willamette National Forest within the Oregon Cascades Recreation Area. The cabin was patterned after the old Civilian Conservation Corps 3-sided shelter and was built in 1991 with the help of a University of Oregon outdoor school class and the Walker Rim Snowmobile Club. The cabin is typically open from late June through late October.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/timpanogas to be notified when sites open up.
Timpanogas Shelter offers a scenic lakeside setting at 5,300 feet elevation in the Willamette National Forest with access to fishing, wildlife viewing, canoeing, and berry picking activities.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Pacific Marten, Sierra Nevada Red Fox present in area
Insider tips for Timpanogas: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Last 7 miles of road are rough; high-clearance vehicle recommended Firewood available for purchase on-site
Skip Timpanogas if: Seeking hookups—no hookups available at most sites. Planning to visit outside May through October seasonal operations window. Requiring vehicle with low clearance due to rough final road section.
Best time to visit Timpanogas: Late June to Late October — Cabin typically open during this period; campground operates May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Windy Group Camp (CRESCENT, OR), Whitefish Horse Camp (CRESCENT, OR), Spring (CRESCENT, OR), Contorta Point Group Camp (CRESCENT, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Timpanogas
Cell signal at Timpanogas (WESTFIR, 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.
Timpanogas Shelter sits on shore of its namesake lake at an altitude of 5,300 feet in the Willamette National Forest within the Oregon Cascades Recreation Area. The cabin was patterned after the old Civilian Conservation Corps 3-sided shelter and was built in 1991 with the help of a University of Oregon outdoor school class and the Walker Rim Snowmobile Club. The cabin is typically open from late June through late October.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Last 7 miles of road are rough; high-clearance vehicle recommended
Firewood available for purchase on-site
Cabin typically open during this period; campground operates May through October
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From I-5, take Exit 188A onto Highway 58 and proceed just past MP 37 (east of Oakridge), turning right onto Kitson Springs Road. Proceed 0.5 mile to junction with Forest Service Road (FSR) 21, also signed as Diamond Drive. Turn right onto FSR 21 and continue approximately 32 miles, turning left onto paved FSR 2154. Continue on FSR 2154 approximately 10 miles (pavement ends at the 3.4 MP). At the 2154-6010 junction, stay on the 2154 (right); continue to stay on the 2154. At the next junction of t
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Willamette National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Willamette National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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