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Thompson Reservoir

Its 20 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $6 per night; additional vehicle $2 per night, and it is open from May 15 to October 15. Thompson Reservoir is a National Forest campground near Silver Lake, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Silver Lake, Oregon

Thompson Reservoir, OregonHager Mountain and Thompson Reservoir, Oregon
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Thompson Reservoir, Oregon. Photo: Sam Beebe/Ecotrust, CC BY-SA 3.0

Managed by
National Forest

Thompson Reservoir sits inside Fremont-Winema National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Thompson Reservoir: A three-square-mile reservoir with views of Hager Mountain, stocked once a year with rainbow trout, with a boat launch and a 10 mph speed limit on the lake. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $6 per night; additional vehicle $2 per night

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
20
Group sites
1
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Fire rings

On site: Toilets, potable water, and fire rings.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 days

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
4,987 ft

42.9613, -121.0925 in Lake. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Thompson Reservoir is open from May 15 to October 15 , at 4,987 ft.

Sources: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Thompson Reservoir?
No. Thompson Reservoir is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Thompson Reservoir?
Camping at Thompson Reservoir costs Single Site: $6 per night; additional vehicle $2 per night.
How many campsites does Thompson Reservoir have?
Thompson Reservoir has 20 campsites, including 1 group site.
Is there drinking water at Thompson Reservoir?
Yes, Thompson Reservoir has potable water. It also has toilets.
When is Thompson Reservoir open?
Thompson Reservoir is open from May 15 to October 15.
How long can you stay at Thompson Reservoir?
The stay limit at Thompson Reservoir is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Thompson Reservoir?
Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Thompson Reservoir. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Thompson Reservoir?
Thompson Reservoir is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Thompson Reservoir

fishypedia.com · 17 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Ana River, whose mapped center point is 17 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Ana River fishing on fishypedia.com.

Hot springs nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

The nearest hot spring to Thompson Reservoir, in a straight line: Summer Lake Hot Springs (hot spring, 28 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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First-come, first-served Single Site: $6 per night; additional vehicle $2 per night
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