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About Thielsen View Campground
Number of accommodations: 61
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Fishing
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2026 Season availability
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- Potable Water
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Reviews (427)
What Guests Are Saying
Thielsen View Campground is praised for its beautiful lake views, spacious and clean sites, and quiet atmosphere, making it a great base for exploring nearby Crater Lake and hiking Mt. Thielsen and Mt. Bailey. Guests appreciate the privacy of the sites and the presence of helpful fellow campers, although some noted the absence of the camp host and occasional issues with nearby pit toilets. Overall, visitors express a strong desire to return, highlighting the campground's charm and natural beauty.
What Guests Are Saying
Thielsen View Campground is praised for its beautiful lake views, spacious and clean sites, and quiet atmosphere, making it a great base for exploring nearby Crater Lake and hiking Mt. Thielsen and Mt. Bailey. Guests appreciate the privacy of the sites and the presence of helpful fellow campers, although some noted the absence of the camp host and occasional issues with nearby pit toilets. Overall, visitors express a strong desire to return, highlighting the campground's charm and natural beauty.
Review Summary
Karl K
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 • Stayed at: A18, Loop: A
Thielsen view is a nice campground on Diamond Lake. Most of the campsites don't have a direct view of the lake and Mt Thielsen, but it's only a short walk/drive to the boat launch area where the views are stupendous! We were here in late July (campsite A18) and really enjoyed it. The campground was relatively full but everyone was courteous when it came to noise. Would definitely come back here. Definitely bring bug spray or Thermacells in July/early August as mosquitoes are prevalent.
Michael D
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: C
As a tent camper, it’s frustrating not to be separated from RVs. It would be nice if there was a tent-only section and an RV section. One RV completely blocked my view of the lake, while the one next to me ran its generator all night long. i’m not sure why campsites are designed like sardine cans it’s really frustrating, as especially tent campers are looking for peace and quiet… And doesn’t everybody yearn for more privacy when they go camping? Instead, everyone is staring into each others business.
Thomas G
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: C
Diamond Lake is a beautiful setting and the campground provides sufficient separation between the sites to allow campers to enjoy the peace and calm that is created by the lake's surroundings. Easy access to Crater Lake National Park also affords a number of memorable sights and activities. Overall, ours was a wonderful experience.
However, there were a few detracting issues. First, mosquitos were prevalent during much of the day. I highly recommend a screen house/tent for your leisure time outside. Second, the campground was without a host during our stay. The bathrooms were serviced once during the five days we stayed at the campground. Campers were taking their own provisions to the restroom after the stocked toilet paper ran out on our second night. My family and I camp every year, this is the first time we have ever stayed at a National Forest campground where it was not, at least minimally, serviced by staff on a daily basis. Disappointing.
Karl K
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 • Stayed at: A18, Loop: A
Thielsen view is a nice campground on Diamond Lake. Most of the campsites don't have a direct view of the lake and Mt Thielsen, but it's only a short walk/drive to the boat launch area where the views are stupendous! We were here in late July (campsite A18) and really enjoyed it. The campground was relatively full but everyone was courteous when it came to noise. Would definitely come back here. Definitely bring bug spray or Thermacells in July/early August as mosquitoes are prevalent.
Michael D
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: C
As a tent camper, it’s frustrating not to be separated from RVs. It would be nice if there was a tent-only section and an RV section. One RV completely blocked my view of the lake, while the one next to me ran its generator all night long. i’m not sure why campsites are designed like sardine cans it’s really frustrating, as especially tent campers are looking for peace and quiet… And doesn’t everybody yearn for more privacy when they go camping? Instead, everyone is staring into each others business.
Michael D
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: C
As a tent camper, it’s frustrating not to be separated from RVs. It would be nice if there was a tent-only section and an RV section. One RV completely blocked my view of the lake, while the one next to me ran its generator all night long. i’m not sure why campsites are designed like sardine cans it’s really frustrating, as especially tent campers are looking for peace and quiet… And doesn’t everybody yearn for more privacy when they go camping? Instead, everyone is staring into each others business.
Thomas G
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: C
Diamond Lake is a beautiful setting and the campground provides sufficient separation between the sites to allow campers to enjoy the peace and calm that is created by the lake's surroundings. Easy access to Crater Lake National Park also affords a number of memorable sights and activities. Overall, ours was a wonderful experience.
However, there were a few detracting issues. First, mosquitos were prevalent during much of the day. I highly recommend a screen house/tent for your leisure time outside. Second, the campground was without a host during our stay. The bathrooms were serviced once during the five days we stayed at the campground. Campers were taking their own provisions to the restroom after the stocked toilet paper ran out on our second night. My family and I camp every year, this is the first time we have ever stayed at a National Forest campground where it was not, at least minimally, serviced by staff on a daily basis. Disappointing.
Karl K
VerifiedJuly 28, 2023 • Stayed at: A18, Loop: A
Thielsen view is a nice campground on Diamond Lake. Most of the campsites don't have a direct view of the lake and Mt Thielsen, but it's only a short walk/drive to the boat launch area where the views are stupendous! We were here in late July (campsite A18) and really enjoyed it. The campground was relatively full but everyone was courteous when it came to noise. Would definitely come back here. Definitely bring bug spray or Thermacells in July/early August as mosquitoes are prevalent.
Elizabeth F
VerifiedJuly 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: C
Friendly Fish and Wildlife staff spoke with me and my grandson explaining their work. Clean well taken care of site.
Unfortunately several empty unused campsites. It would be nice to figure out a way to force cancellations so the sites could be used. I am sure you are working on that.
Elizabeth F
VerifiedJuly 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: C
Friendly Fish and Wildlife staff spoke with me and my grandson explaining their work. Clean well taken care of site.
Unfortunately several empty unused campsites. It would be nice to figure out a way to force cancellations so the sites could be used. I am sure you are working on that.
Location Thielsen View Campground
Address:
2020 Toketee Ranger Station Road
Idleyld Park, OR, 97447
United States
From Roseburg, OR, travel east on OR-138 / NE Diamond Lake Boulevard for 80 miles, turn right onto Forest Road 4795 at the sign for the Diamond Lake Recreation Area. Turn right at the gas station and continue for 3 miles, the campground is on the left.
From Bend or Klamath Falls: Take HWY 97 to HWY 138. Take HWY 138 east towards Roseburg. Make a right turn onto HWY 230, west. Take right onto Diamond Lake Loop road, make a left at the sign for Broken Arrow Campground. Follow the road around until you reach Thielsen View Campground on the right.
Latitude & Longitude: 43.1695 / -122.168
Elevation: 1585 feet
Policies & Rules
Cancellation policy
- Reservation fees are non-refundable. For campsites, cabins, lookouts, yurts, group sites, and similar stays, we charge a reservation service fee of $8.
- Standard cancellations usually have a $10 cancellation fee. Customers can generally cancel before the check-in date online.
- Late cancellation rules differ by stay type.
- Individual campsites: cancelling after 12:00am local time the day before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- Cabins, lookouts, and yurts: cancelling less than 14 days before arrival usually means a $10 cancellation fee plus forfeiting the first night's fee.
- One-night reservations: a late cancellation usually forfeits the full amount paid, up to the total original reservation cost.
- Modifications are allowed before the cut-off window, but fees depend on the change. Changing to dates completely outside the original reservation dates may trigger a $10 change fee. Extending or shortening a stay that still includes original dates usually has no change fee, though refunds may depend on timing and facility rules. Switching to the same type of campsite for the same dates usually has no change fee, but price differences are charged or refunded.
- Early departures may or may not be refunded. At certain facilities, partial refunds may be possible if staff can mark the site available for other visitors. No refund is given for a night if the early departure is requested after that day's check-out time.
- Security deposits are separate. Security deposits may be refunded to the original payment method if the facility is left in acceptable condition, as determined by the property.
Local regulations
- Please refer to the PDF link in the Additional Information section for the correct map.
Fees & deposits
- An extra vehicle costs $5.00 per night and must fit on the parking spur.
Fires & fuel
- Campers can have up to ¼ cord of campfire wood at their site but cannot take firewood from the campground.
Site capacity
- The maximum vehicle length allowed is 35 feet.
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Last updated: July 11, 2026
