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.

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WESTFIR, OR, OR★ 3 (3 reviews)From $6/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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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

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Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Drinking WaterFirewood for Sale

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:✕ 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: Late June to Late October

Cabin typically open during this period; campground operates May through October

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

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Alert: American Black Bear, Pacific Marten, Sierra Nevada Red Fox present in area

Location

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541-782-2283· Willamette National Forest
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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Pro tips

  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Timpanogas cost per night?+
Timpanogas costs $6–$60 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Timpanogas open?+
Timpanogas is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Timpanogas have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Timpanogas?+
Timpanogas is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Timpanogas?+
Timpanogas 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 Timpanogas?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Timpanogas is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Timpanogas open, and what are check-in times?+
Timpanogas 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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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$6 /night★ 3 (3)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Spring

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Contorta Point Group Camp

CRESCENT, OR

From $164/night

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