USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Lee Thomas Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Cost
- No fees are required for this site
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,280 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- NFSR 3411026 · crushed aggregate or gravel · high clearance vehicles
- Nearest town
- Paisley, OR
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
US Forest Service campground. Located one hour 30 minutes southwest of Paisley, Oregon, Lee Thomas Campground is located right on the banks of the North Fork of the Wild and Scenic Sprague River. Lodgepole pine trees, rock outcroppings, and riparian meadows characterize the landscape. All seven campsites are close enough to hear the river riffling by. Campground amenities include picnic tables, fire grates, one vault toilet, and potable water. Just one mile east of the campground is the Lee Thomas Trailhead, which accesses Deadhorse Rim Trail #139. Pack out what you pack in. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36° | 22° | 6° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 36° | 21° | 2° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 40° | 23° | 8° | 65° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 44° | 26° | 5° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 55° | 37° | 24° | 71° | 8 of 11 |
| June | 66° | 43° | 29° | 83° | 3 of 11 |
| July | 80° | 54° | 38° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 79° | 53° | 40° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 69° | 45° | 35° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 60° | 37° | 26° | 71° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 44° | 31° | 4° | 58° | 9 of 10 |
| December | 35° | 21° | -3° | 53° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Lee Thomas Trailhead · 0.8 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- North Fork Sprague Trailhead · 2.3 mi as the crow flies
Gearhart Mountain Trail 12 mi Hike, Spur 3.1 mi Hike · Drive there - Deadhorse Trailhead · 4.0 mi as the crow flies
Lakes Loop 6.7 mi Hike · Drive there - Hanan Sycan Campground/Trailhead · 5.5 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Hanan Coffeepot Trailhead · 7.2 mi as the crow flies
Hanan Trail 7.5 mi Hike · Drive there
All 253 trails in Fremont-Winema National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Sandhill Crossing Campground · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
- Bald Butte Lookout (Fremont-Winema National Forest, OR) · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 1 sites
- Deadhorse Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi
- Campbell Lake Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
- Currier Guard Station · USDA Forest Service · 9 mi · 1 sites
All public campgrounds in Oregon · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2025-07-31. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.