Fire ring in front of log cabin with attached, covered wood shed  in misty conifer forest.
Fire ring in front of log cabin with attached, covered wood shed  in the forest.

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About Timpanogas

Timpanogas Shelter sits on shore of its namesake lake at an altitude of 5.3 ft 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. It is accessible by car, but the last 7 mi of the road are rough and narrow.

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CABIN1, Loop: AREA TIMPANOGAS

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6 reviews

Summary

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The access issue was due to receiving the wrong lock combination, leading to frustration and a sense of wasted money. The mosquito problem deterred them from seeking assistance on-site. They noted that the location would be enjoyable during the off-season for bugs.

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Wayne D

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February 3, 2020 Stayed at: CABIN1, Loop: AREA TIMPANOGAS

My wife and I enjoyed our time at the Timpanogas Shelter. We went for the last weekend in October and it was coooold! (20's at night) But we expected that and had many blanket layers and insulating pads. We also brought plenty of wood and kept the fire in the little wood stove going. Our one complaint was that the front sliding doors did not seal together, so the wind blew straight in between the large gap between them.

The shelter is very rustic. We had mice freely running around as well as a chipmunk. It has a dirt/gravel floor, so we had some mats down for stepping out of bed. The shelf is wide enough for two people (side by side) - maybe about 4.5 ft wide. And you could easily sleep 4 people on the shelf - two at one end and two at the other.

The lake is pretty, but quite brush-lined. So there is no beach per-se, but little places where you can get down to the water between the bushes. There are some nice hiking trails. I think it was Indigo lake that we hiked to.

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Wayne D

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February 3, 2020 Stayed at: CABIN1, Loop: AREA TIMPANOGAS

My wife and I enjoyed our time at the Timpanogas Shelter. We went for the last weekend in October and it was coooold! (20's at night) But we expected that and had many blanket layers and insulating pads. We also brought plenty of wood and kept the fire in the little wood stove going. Our one complaint was that the front sliding doors did not seal together, so the wind blew straight in between the large gap between them.

The shelter is very rustic. We had mice freely running around as well as a chipmunk. It has a dirt/gravel floor, so we had some mats down for stepping out of bed. The shelf is wide enough for two people (side by side) - maybe about 4.5 ft wide. And you could easily sleep 4 people on the shelf - two at one end and two at the other.

The lake is pretty, but quite brush-lined. So there is no beach per-se, but little places where you can get down to the water between the bushes. There are some nice hiking trails. I think it was Indigo lake that we hiked to.

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Ciara C

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October 5, 2023 Stayed at: CABIN1, Loop: AREA TIMPANOGAS

This an absolute stunning place to stay camp. The views are spectacular, the lake is gorgeous, the hiking is fantastic. I would have given it 5 stars, however, the doors have some pretty major gaps. We stayed there on a week that was particularly cold, and luckily we had a tarp we could use to cover the doors somewhat. Those gaps I do feel stop the wood stove from keeping the shelter warm. Overall, it was amazing. I will be back to stay again.

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Ciara C

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October 5, 2023 Stayed at: CABIN1, Loop: AREA TIMPANOGAS

This an absolute stunning place to stay camp. The views are spectacular, the lake is gorgeous, the hiking is fantastic. I would have given it 5 stars, however, the doors have some pretty major gaps. We stayed there on a week that was particularly cold, and luckily we had a tarp we could use to cover the doors somewhat. Those gaps I do feel stop the wood stove from keeping the shelter warm. Overall, it was amazing. I will be back to stay again.

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Matt G

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August 13, 2025 Stayed at: CABIN1, Loop: AREA TIMPANOGAS

We were provided the wrong combination to the lock and couldn’t gain access. We didn’t bother trying to contact anyone on site as we decided the mosquito situation was not going to be any better inside, but still left feeling frustrated by the situation and out a few bucks. Would be a lovely spot during bug offseason.

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Matt G

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August 13, 2025 Stayed at: CABIN1, Loop: AREA TIMPANOGAS

We were provided the wrong combination to the lock and couldn’t gain access. We didn’t bother trying to contact anyone on site as we decided the mosquito situation was not going to be any better inside, but still left feeling frustrated by the situation and out a few bucks. Would be a lovely spot during bug offseason.

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Location & Directions for Timpanogas

46375 Highway 58, Westfir, OR 97492 United States

Elevation: 1,631 ft

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 mi to junction with Forest Service Road (FSR) 21, also signed as Diamond Drive. Turn right onto FSR 21 and...

Nearest town

Westfir, OR - 48 mi

About over 1 hr (94 min) to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via I-5, taking Exit 188A onto Highway 58. It is approximately 37 miles from the exit to the junction with Forest Service Road 21.

Near Crater Lake National Park

The closest entrance is: North Entrance

Approximate drive: 28.3 mi · 49 min

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Last updated: November 4, 2026

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