About Bolan Lake Campground
Bolan Lake Campground sits along the shores of Bolan Lake, a 12-acre lake sitting high above the Illinois Valley. Campsites are in a dispersed camping area, but are equipped with tables and fire pits. Large conifers provide shade in the heat of summer months, and the wildflowers are not to be missed in this area in the early summer. [Bolan Lake Trail 1245](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=70462), located within the campground, climbs up to the old fire lookout on Bolan Peak. The lookout is available for rent; reservations must be made at [www.recreation.gov](http://www.recreation.gov). - 12 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits - No drinking water - 2 vault toilets - No garbage disposal - Please pack it out
- Fees: - $10/night for campsite - $5/night for additional vehicle
- Managed by: USFS - Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
- Where: 9 mi east of Takilma, OR · 42.02351, -123.45826
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jul–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Apr.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolan Lake Camp | ATV road | at camp | 0.9 mi |
| Bolan Lake | Horse | at camp | 1.3 mi |
| Locust | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 0.9 mi |
| Kings Saddle | Horse | 0.7 mi | 1.0 mi |
| Tanner Lake | Horse | 2.2 mi | 3.3 mi |
| Tanner Tie | Hiking | 2.5 mi | 0.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
- Campsite · 9 mi E of Takilma 0 mi
- Bolan Mountain Lookout 0.5 mi
- Campsite · 10 mi SW of Williams 6.4 mi
- Chinquapin Group Campground 8.1 mi
- Grayback Campground 8.6 mi
- Lone Mountain RV Resort 12.6 mi