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Quick Facts

Broken Arrow Campground

Elevation: 5,190 Feet (1617.8 Meters)
Handicapped Accessible: Yes Showers, restrooms and campsite loops F and G are accessible
Length of Stay: 14 Days
Maximum RV Size: 30 Feet (9.4 Meters)
Number of Sites: 147 Tent/Trailer sites
Reservation Status: Accepted Group sites can be reserved. Call 1-877-444-6777 for reservations which may be made 240 days in advance.
Usage: Moderate


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Broken Arrow Campground Reservations



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General Description

The Broken Arrow Campground is located in the Diamond Lake Recreation Area. Set back from the shore in lodgepole pine forest, at the south end of Diamond Lake, is a quiet, less-hectic playground for golden mantle ground squirrels. This picturesque spot boasts views of both Mount Bailey and Mount Thielsen. The campground features interpretive programs provided in the summer at the amphitheater in addition to the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway.

Facilities at the campground include 147 trailer and tent units, tables,
fireplaces, running water, flush toilets, showers, garbage bins, gray water sumps, and an RV dump station.

The Thielsen View Forest Service Campground with 60 camping units is located on the west shore and the Diamond Lake Forest Service Campground with 238 camping units is on east shore. The area also features the Forest Service South Shore Picnic with 26 single family picnic tables, 10 group picnic tables, a lighted pavilion, barbeques, fire pits, horseshoe pits, a volleyball court, a playground, a bathroom, and a swimming beach.

A full service resort operating under special use permit from the Umpqua National Forest including motel units, cabins, a restaurant, a pizza parlor, two grocery stores, a sporting goods shop, a post office, a service station, propane, a Landromat, a swimming beach, boat and mountain bike rentals, moorage, charter fishing, hunting and fishing licenses, and horseback riding stables is also located in the Diamond Lake Recreation Area.

Also located in the area is the privately operated Recreational Vehicle park operating under special use permit from the Umpqua National Forest including 160 RV units with full hookups, laundry, shower facilities, and a recreation hall.

Directions from Prospect: Travel northeast on Highway 230 to its junction with Highway 138. Continue in 138 and turn left onto Road 4795 (Diamond Lake Loop) at the north entrance to Diamond Lake Recreation Area. Proceed 3.2 miles and turn right at the South Shore. Continue another half mile to the campground entrance on the left.

Seasonal Information:
Normal Services Available: Mid-May through September (NOTE: Weather Permitting) .



Fee Information
Type Price Remarks
Camping Fee Call for Current Fee $3 per extra vehicle
Multi-Family Site Call for Current Fee Cost is for 1st and 2nd vehicl



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Recreation Opportunities
Activity Remarks On Site
ICON Boating
Yes
ICON Camping Broken Arrow Campground
Yes
ICON Fishing Fishing for Rainbow trout in Diamond Lake which is also stocked annually with over 450,000 fingerling.
Yes
ICON Hiking & Walking Numerous hiking trails, including a 0.8 mile self guided nature trail, the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000, the Mt Thielsen Trail #1456 and the Mt. Bailey Trail #1451.
Yes
ICON Mountain Biking There are 11 miles of hiking/biking trails that surround the lake.
Yes
ICON Picnicking
Yes
ICON Swimming & Waterplay
Yes



Related Activities
Diamond Lake Campground - The Diamond Lake Campground offers 238 campsites, hiking, fishing, swimming, and bicycle riding.

John Dellenback Trail - The John Dellenback Trail is eleven miles long and winds around diamond lake.

Thielsen View Campground - Located within the Diamond Lake Recreation Area, Thielsen View Campground offers 60 campsites and numerous outdoor activities.



More Information

Visitor Information:

Travel Oregon, 670 Hawthorne St, Suite 240 , Salem, OR, 97301, Phone: 800-547-7842

Links to other sites:
Campground Reservations - Reserve your campground online here with reserveamerica.com






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