Bolan Lake Campground

Located near Takilma in Josephine County, Bolan Lake Campground offers boat access to Bolan Lake in the scenic Siskiyou National Forest region. To reach the site, travel south on Rockydale Road (approximately 7 miles) and turn left onto Waldo/Happy Camp Road. Continue east on Happy Camp Road about 13 miles to Forest Road 4812, then follow it roughly 4.1 miles to Forest Road 4812-040 leading to the campground. The remote location means paddlers should plan accordingly and ensure their vehicles are suitable for forest service roads.

The nearby Chinquapin Group Campground (reservable through Recreation.gov at 541-592-4000) offers overnight accommodations for those planning extended trips. The area provides access to a quiet mountain lake setting with nearby recreation opportunities, including proximity to Oregon Caves National Monument and the Siskiyou National Forest. Paddlers should note that this is a backcountry location, so services are limited—plan ahead with adequate supplies and check current forest service road conditions before visiting, especially during winter months or after heavy rain.

Overview
The Chinquapin Group Campground is located at the former site of the Camp Oregon Caves Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp. During the Great Depression from 1933- 1941 the Camp Oregon Caves Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp was home to over 200 men who worked on projects in the Siskiyou National Forest and the Oregon Caves National Monument. Today, the only structure currently...

Overview
The Chinquapin Group Campground is located at the former site of the Camp Oregon Caves Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp. During the Great Depression from 1933- 1941 the Camp Oregon Caves Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp was home to over 200 men who worked on projects in the Siskiyou National Forest and the Oregon Caves National Monument. Today, the only structure currently remaining at the site is the historic Grayback Ranger Station, constructed by CCC crews around 1936 and located immediately adjacent to the Chinquapin Group Campground. The large Port- Orford cedar tree located near the back of the parking area was dedicated in 2011 as the 56th Oregon State Heritage Tree and is a living reminder of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and Camp Oregon Caves CCC camp.

The large meadow at the Chinquapin Group Campground makes a great location for group events such as reunions, church camps, school field trips and scouting events. Water, picnic tables and fire rings are readily available at three locations in the campground and a restroom is located at the back of the parking area. Within a short walking distance there are swimming areas in Grayback Creek and creek side trails with meadows, marshes, spring wildflowers, wildlife and berry picking. No electricity is available at the Chinquapin Group Campground. Visitors can continue 10 miles east on Hwy 46 and visit Oregon Caves National Monument for a tour of one of the few marble caves in the world.
Recreation
The Grayback Interpretive #1204 follows Grayback Creek adjacent to Chinquapin Group Campground and is open to hikers who occasionally may use the toilet in the campground.

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