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Timpanogas Shelter - Oregon

Willamette National Forest

Awake at the first glimmer of dawn, collect rod and reel, step out of Timpanogas Shelter and onto the banks of the lake, and cast. By the time morning has broken and the varied thrushes and other songbirds are in full chorus, the campfire crackles and the smell of pan-fried trout fills the air.

Larger photos of Timpanogas Shelter and Vicinity

Price & Capacity

$40 per night per group, with a maximum of eight occupants. Fees are used directly for the maintenance and preservation of the shelter.

There is space for additional camping nearby, with a maximum of 20 people for the entire area.

Reservations

www.RECREATION.gov

1-877-444-6777

Middle Fork Ranger District
46375 Highway 58
Westfir, OR 97492
541-782-2283

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Availability

Timpanogas Shelter is available for rent July 1 through the end of October.

-- Reservations must be made at least four days in advance. The maximum length of stay is seven consecutive nights, and there is a two-night minimum on weekends. --

History

The shelter is a modern structure patterned after the old Civilian Conservation Corps Three Sided Shelter and was built with the help of a University of Oregon outdoor school class and the Walker Rim Snowmobile Club. Construction was completed in 1991, and rental of the site began in 1996.

Description

The rustic 15' x 18' one-room shelter includes a sleeping loft, a table, solar lights and a wood stove (firewood is not provided). Enjoy campfires and barbecuing on the outdoor fire ring. There is no drinking water on site, but water is available from a hand pump at the nearby campground until late September.

Area Attractions & Activities

The cabin is located on the banks of Timpanogas Lake. Anglers enjoy fishing (for brook trout and cutthroat) on upper and lower Timpanogas Lakes, even though the lakes are closed to motor craft. Those not inclined to fish can enjoy hiking on 20+ miles of trails in the Timpanogas area, especially in late August when huckleberries are ripe for picking. Also enjoy mountain biking on marked trails, canoeing, and photographing the beautiful scenery.

Amenities

Outhouse
Wood Stove

There is space for additional camping nearby, with a maximum of 20 people for the entire area.

Pets

Pets are welcome.

Smoking

No smoking.

Directions

Drive south on I-5 from Eugene. Take the Exit for Highway 58 east. Drive east 34 miles on Highway 58 through Oakridge. Continue on Highway 58 about 1 to 1.5 miles east of Oakridge. Turn right towards Hills Creek Reservoir on Forest Service Road (FSR) 21. Follow FSR 21 south and southeast for approximately 32 miles. Turn left on FSR 2154, traveling southeast for approximately 9 miles. Just after a switchback, turn left on a gated, unmarked spur to shelter. The route is accessible by car, but requires traveling eight miles of narrow gravel roads.

Warning

High elevation lakes attract heavy concentrations of mosquitoes a month or more after snow melt, so come prepared.

USDA Forest Service - Pacific Northwest Region
Last Modified: Tuesday, 27 November 2007 at 17:11:52 EST