Klamath Falls Field Office to open Gerber and Topsy Campgrounds for 2026 season on May 13
Klamath Falls, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management’s Lakeview District will open the Gerber and Topsy campgrounds for the 2026 recreation season on Wednesday, May 13, ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Visitors will once again be able to enjoy early‑season access to two of the district’s most popular destinations for camping, fishing, and exploring Oregon’s public lands.
“Each year we look forward to welcoming visitors back to these landscapes,” said Jim Regan-Vienop, Klamath Falls Acting Field Manager. “Gerber and Topsy offer people a chance to unwind, explore, and appreciate the public lands we all share.”
Topsy Campground, located along the upper Klamath River, offers a peaceful high‑desert setting surrounded by open ponderosa pine forest and views of the southern Cascade landscape. The area provides opportunities for camping, hiking, picnicking, and enjoying the evolving river corridor. When the gate opens at noon on May 13, visitors will have access to 13 campsites, drinking water, vault restrooms, a dump station, camp hosts, trash service, and day‑use parking.
About an hour east of Klamath Falls, the Gerber Recreation Area offers a wide range of recreation opportunities across its high‑desert landscape, from mountain biking and horseback riding to wildlife viewing and backcountry exploring. The area includes North and South Gerber Campgrounds as well as primitive sites, a horse camp, and day‑use areas. Fees begin May 13. Amenities include drinking water, vault restrooms, a dump station, camp hosts, two boat ramps, fish‑cleaning stations, trash service, day‑use parking, and nine miles of hiking trails connecting the recreation sites.
Both campgrounds operate on a first‑come, first‑served basis. Fees remain $7 per night, reduced to $4 for senior, military, and access pass holders. Day‑use parking is $2. A 14‑day stay limit is in effect. Dogs are welcome and must remain leashed at six feet or less. Camp hosts will be available on‑site throughout the season.
For additional information, contact the Klamath Falls Field Office at 541‑883‑6916 or [email protected].
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.