The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is made up of 1.8 million acres and spans from the Western Cascades to the Siskiyou Mountains. With somewhere between 60 to 100 inches of rain per year this escape is filled with a diversity of green and a lone Rogue River. Port Orford Cedar and Douglas fir practically litter the mountainous, and meadow landscapes. Lakes and streams (200 miles of them) aren’t too uncommon, and the forest boasts the tallest Pine tree in the World (we’re not kidding folks). The Ponderosa Pine stands at 268.35ft, which is a little bit taller than your average industrial wind turbine.
The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is made up of 1.8 million acres and spans from the Western Cascades to the Siskiyou Mountains. With somewhere between 60 to 100 inches of rain per year this escape is filled with a diversity of green and a lone Rogue River. Port Orford Cedar and Douglas fir practically litter the mountainous, and meadow landscapes. Lakes and streams (200 miles of them) aren’t too uncommon, and the forest boasts the tallest Pine tree in the World (we’re not kidding folks). The Ponderosa Pine stands at 268.35ft, which is a little bit taller than your average industrial wind turbine.
Activities in the park
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Climbing
Snow sports
Swimming
Whitewater paddling
62 campgrounds in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest
A hike-in camp, River Bench Campground is located on a river terrace under with forest shade. You can’t park your van down by the river, so park at the edge of the road and hike down one of two access trails to eight campsites featuring picnic tables, fire pits a shared vault toilet. This is a choice spot to enjoy the river scene or do some splash Read more...
Near the banks of the Chetco River, Redwood Bar Dispersed Campground offers recreational opportunities galore. Spend the days swimming, floating or sunbathing and enjoy a picnic here. This site is choose your own adventure in terms of where to camp, and while you’ll need to bring some H2O of the drinking variety, there is a vault bathroom and garb Read more...
With a one-mile loop trail and swimming opportunities, check out darling Grayback Campground. There are 39 tent sites with fire pits, picnic tables, drinking water, garbage disposal and a shared vault toilet. There’s also a day use area with horseshoe pits, a volleyball net, picnic area, amphitheater and fireplace. You can also hike trails in the Read more...
Named for the six miles it takes on Illinois River Road before reaching camp, Sixmile Campground has four walk-in campsites with picnic tables, fire pits and two shared vault toilets. There aren’t any water pumps to get your glug glug on and you’ll need to pack-out your rubbish, but this camp does have two covered picnic sites to take a break from Read more...
Rogue River represent! Quostana Campground features 43 campsites with fire pits and picnic tables. Don’t worry about that number cramping your style though. Sites are spread out over 15 acres along the river bar, meaning yes, there’s a boat launch for fishing and there’s even a fish cleaning station. With drinking water, flush toilets, garbage dis Read more...
Lobster Creek Campground makes an idyllic spot for boating and fishing with its large gravel bar, but it also plays nice for picnickers, swimmers or anyone wanting to cool out with a floatie on that perfect Oregon summer day. Set up shop on one of seven campsites (3 tent, 4 tent or trailer) featuring fire pits, picnic tables, drinking water, garba Read more...
With mega hiking and fishing opportunities, Ludlum Campground is for anyone that craves variety in their outdoor adventures. Located right next to Wheeler Creek and Winchuck River, it’s just 11 miles from Pacific Ocean beaches and a mere Simpsons episode away from northern California redwoods. The seven campsites feature fire pits, picnic tables, Read more...
Ludlum House is a two-story, minimally furnished house that’s ideal for large groups up to 30 people. While you’ll be indoors, there are no beds so it’ll be sort of like that time you camped indoors and slept in a pillow fort. This site features a hand pump, picnic tables, fire ring, wood stove, vault toilet, solar lighting and parking for your tr Read more...
Located near a large bar along the Chetco River, Miller Bar Campground lets visitors create tent villages almost anywhere they choose. Trailblaze the redwoods and take advantage of the fact that the river is usually crystal clear (skinny dipping, anyone?). You’ll want to bring your own drinking water, but the site does have vault toilets and garba Read more...
Named for it’s location near Nook Creek along the Chetco River, Nook Bar Campground is a prime spot for non-motorized boating, fishing and getting splishy-splashy in the pristine river water. If you feel like acting a little shady, just duck under the tree line for some UV protection. It’s camp where you wanna and BYOH (bring your own hydration), Read more...
A dispersed camping site for tents and small trailers, South Forks Camps Campground contains more secluded grounds in its upper section and a larger drag on its lower end. You’ll need to come prepared with whatever makes you comfortable when camping, but the camp does have a portable toilet. Just remember to pack-out and don’t leave any rubbish be Read more...
Hop in the car Lassie, we’re going on a camping trip! You’ll either be stoked or scrooged by the fact that this campground is dog-friendly (we’d like to assume the former). Either way, it’s great to know! Also good to know is that this campground is located right smack in front of a sweet mountain lake, and nearby Bolan Lake Trail #1245 will won’t Read more...
Named for packer George E. Briggs, who slung supplies for early miners in the area, Briggs Creek Campground has just three campsites sans toilet, drinking water and garbage disposal. What’s interesting about this spot though is hiking the creepy Briggs Creek Trail, complete with dilapidated cabins and abandoned mines from a gold mining town of yes Read more...
Josephine Campground is a rustic camp set above Josephine Creek and the Illinois River. It’s got six campsites with fire pits, picnic tables and one shared vault toilet. You’ll have access to nearby swimming, fishing and long walks through the woods to ponder the meaning of life. Pack water and some garbage bags and you’ll be set. Like Semisonic s Read more...
A nice retreat for friends or the fam, Little Falls Campground has just three tent campsites with picnic tables, fire pits and one shared vault toilet. What it lacks in size though is made up for with river and mountains views, plus an amphitheatre. Try the loop trail and hike down to the river and falls.
Do bring drinking water. Don’t leave any Read more...
A primitive camp (meaning you gotta bring water, take your trash elsewhere and wee in the woods), Spalding Pond Campground has four sites with fire pits and picnic tables. The historic mill pond here is no Odell Lake, but you can fish for rainbow trout stocked annually by the fine folks at Oregon Fish and Wildlife. You’re sure to make some friends Read more...
With campsites along the scenic Illinois River, Store Gulch Campgrounds would have made Bob Ross break out his canvas. There are four campsites and two additional walk-in sites with picnic tables, fire pits and a shared vault toilet. There a couple swimming holes near camp so that’s only added incentive to show a little skin and get fancy-free. Pa Read more...
With facilities to accommodate up to 75 people, Chinquapin Group Campground is the bee’s knees for family reunions, school field trips and scout groups. The large meadow has fire pits, picnic tables, drinking water and vault toilets but you do have to dispose of your trash elsewhere. All within a short walking distance, you’ll discover swimming ar Read more...
Just a short trip from Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Creek Campground is fully legal with its 18 campsites featuring fire pits, picnic tables, drinking water, garbage disposal and three shared vault toilets. You gots to chill, so lay by the stream for a relaxing afternoon. Or take a challenging 1. 8 mile hike by Cave Creek up to the Oregon Read more...
So long as you pinky swear not to tell too many people, we’ll tell you that Secret Creek Campground offers a cool refuge even during summer heatwaves. There are four campsites with fire pits, picnic tables and a shared vault toilet but it’s bring your own agua and you totes need to tote out any garbage on your way out. There are quite a few hiking Read more...
Legend has it that Sam Brown was one of the first African-American men to settle in southern Oregon and he worked as a barkeep right here. With a large meadow for all sorts of activities, Sam Brown Campground gets the thumbs up for larger groups. There are 36 tent or trailer sites with fire pits, picnic tables and three shared vault toilets. Other Read more...
A horse campground is a horse campground, of course! So bring your mane (wo)man, and take to the treasure trove of nearby trailheads that welcome both shoes and hooves. Sam Brown Horse Campground exudes a communal vibe and activities galore with a large fire ring in the center of camp for horsing (we had to) around, and training corral above the c Read more...
Set along the Illinois River, Oak Flat Campground gives guests a chance to get totally tubular and float the day on by. Fishing, hiking and backpacking are also solid options here. There are 15 campsites complete with fire pits, picnic tables and a vault toilet, but ya gotta do Mother Nature good and pack-out your garbage once you depart. Tents an Read more...
Eat your hearts out, mountain men. Squaw Lakes Campground’s 17 walk-in sites (150 feet to one mile) sit along the beautiful mountain lakes and offers access to tons of local trails to adventurers, including the Little Squaw Trail #923, Little Grayback Mountain Trail #921, Summit Lake Trail #926, and part of the Elliott Creek Ridge OHV Trail Syste Read more...
Fall asleep to the tinkling of water over rocks with your tent pitched next to the petite Cougar Creek, then spend the day splashing away in the mightier Carberry Creek—swimming access is just across the road. Hiking enthusiasts will find half a dozen trails in the area to explore, while avid ATVers will find access to an extensive OHV trail syste Read more...
History buff, are ya? You may enjoy setting up camp on the historic Foster Bar Campground, site of the final battle in the Rogue River Indian wars. These eight campsites (4 tent only, 4 tent or trailer) have all the essentials including fire pits, picnic tables, garbage disposal, drinking water, flushable toilets and even a scat machine (portable Read more...
A lakeside resort gone crunchy is what you’ll find at Watkins Campground. These five first-come, first-served sites (4 individual, one group) sit along beautiful Applegate Lake with views of the surrounding mountains. Adventure by land or water with local access to the Applegate Lake Trail System and boats of less than 10 mph on the lake.
You ca Read more...
Talk about a room (or tent) with a view: camp at Hart-tish and you’ll be rewarded with uninterrupted views of the majestic peaks of Red Buttes WIlderness looming over Applegate Lake. When you’re done ooh-ing and aww-ing over the scenery, you can stay busy fishing, hiking, boating and biking. The seven tent and eight RV sites can be booked in advan Read more...
The best things in life aren’t easy, and Tipsu Tyee Campground is no exception. Hike 1. 25 miles in or pull up your boat and discover five rustic sites along the shore of Applegate Lake. At the site, hikers can relish in views of Applegate Lake, Kinney and Collings Mountains along the Payette Trail #970, and boats less than 10 mph are allowed on t Read more...
Got a boat, or two legs that won’t mind a workout? Then Harr Point Campground is the place for you. Only accessible by boat or by hiking the Payette Trail #970, the campground boasts five secluded sites right on the banks of the stunning Applegate Lake. Just be sure to check the campground website for closures and alerts before you head out.
Jackson Campground could be the perfect place to intro yourself to camp life! In addition to being open all year, there’s a camp host all year long so you’ll never feel alone in the wilderness. Nearby you’ll also find a daytime park, where your peeps can spot up to cook lunch while backdropped by the river. And when you’re fueled up, make friends Read more...
Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest
Activities in the park
62 campgrounds in Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest
A hike-in camp, River Bench Campground is located on a river terrace under with forest shade. You can’t park your van down by the river, so park at the edge of the road and hike down one of two access trails to eight campsites featuring picnic tables, fire pits a shared vault toilet. This is a choice spot to enjoy the river scene or do some splash Read more...
Near the banks of the Chetco River, Redwood Bar Dispersed Campground offers recreational opportunities galore. Spend the days swimming, floating or sunbathing and enjoy a picnic here. This site is choose your own adventure in terms of where to camp, and while you’ll need to bring some H2O of the drinking variety, there is a vault bathroom and garb Read more...
With a one-mile loop trail and swimming opportunities, check out darling Grayback Campground. There are 39 tent sites with fire pits, picnic tables, drinking water, garbage disposal and a shared vault toilet. There’s also a day use area with horseshoe pits, a volleyball net, picnic area, amphitheater and fireplace. You can also hike trails in the Read more...
Named for the six miles it takes on Illinois River Road before reaching camp, Sixmile Campground has four walk-in campsites with picnic tables, fire pits and two shared vault toilets. There aren’t any water pumps to get your glug glug on and you’ll need to pack-out your rubbish, but this camp does have two covered picnic sites to take a break from Read more...
Rogue River represent! Quostana Campground features 43 campsites with fire pits and picnic tables. Don’t worry about that number cramping your style though. Sites are spread out over 15 acres along the river bar, meaning yes, there’s a boat launch for fishing and there’s even a fish cleaning station. With drinking water, flush toilets, garbage dis Read more...
Lobster Creek Campground makes an idyllic spot for boating and fishing with its large gravel bar, but it also plays nice for picnickers, swimmers or anyone wanting to cool out with a floatie on that perfect Oregon summer day. Set up shop on one of seven campsites (3 tent, 4 tent or trailer) featuring fire pits, picnic tables, drinking water, garba Read more...
With mega hiking and fishing opportunities, Ludlum Campground is for anyone that craves variety in their outdoor adventures. Located right next to Wheeler Creek and Winchuck River, it’s just 11 miles from Pacific Ocean beaches and a mere Simpsons episode away from northern California redwoods. The seven campsites feature fire pits, picnic tables, Read more...
Ludlum House is a two-story, minimally furnished house that’s ideal for large groups up to 30 people. While you’ll be indoors, there are no beds so it’ll be sort of like that time you camped indoors and slept in a pillow fort. This site features a hand pump, picnic tables, fire ring, wood stove, vault toilet, solar lighting and parking for your tr Read more...
Located near a large bar along the Chetco River, Miller Bar Campground lets visitors create tent villages almost anywhere they choose. Trailblaze the redwoods and take advantage of the fact that the river is usually crystal clear (skinny dipping, anyone?). You’ll want to bring your own drinking water, but the site does have vault toilets and garba Read more...
Named for it’s location near Nook Creek along the Chetco River, Nook Bar Campground is a prime spot for non-motorized boating, fishing and getting splishy-splashy in the pristine river water. If you feel like acting a little shady, just duck under the tree line for some UV protection. It’s camp where you wanna and BYOH (bring your own hydration), Read more...
A dispersed camping site for tents and small trailers, South Forks Camps Campground contains more secluded grounds in its upper section and a larger drag on its lower end. You’ll need to come prepared with whatever makes you comfortable when camping, but the camp does have a portable toilet. Just remember to pack-out and don’t leave any rubbish be Read more...
Hop in the car Lassie, we’re going on a camping trip! You’ll either be stoked or scrooged by the fact that this campground is dog-friendly (we’d like to assume the former). Either way, it’s great to know! Also good to know is that this campground is located right smack in front of a sweet mountain lake, and nearby Bolan Lake Trail #1245 will won’t Read more...
Named for packer George E. Briggs, who slung supplies for early miners in the area, Briggs Creek Campground has just three campsites sans toilet, drinking water and garbage disposal. What’s interesting about this spot though is hiking the creepy Briggs Creek Trail, complete with dilapidated cabins and abandoned mines from a gold mining town of yes Read more...
Josephine Campground is a rustic camp set above Josephine Creek and the Illinois River. It’s got six campsites with fire pits, picnic tables and one shared vault toilet. You’ll have access to nearby swimming, fishing and long walks through the woods to ponder the meaning of life. Pack water and some garbage bags and you’ll be set. Like Semisonic s Read more...
A nice retreat for friends or the fam, Little Falls Campground has just three tent campsites with picnic tables, fire pits and one shared vault toilet. What it lacks in size though is made up for with river and mountains views, plus an amphitheatre. Try the loop trail and hike down to the river and falls. Do bring drinking water. Don’t leave any Read more...
A primitive camp (meaning you gotta bring water, take your trash elsewhere and wee in the woods), Spalding Pond Campground has four sites with fire pits and picnic tables. The historic mill pond here is no Odell Lake, but you can fish for rainbow trout stocked annually by the fine folks at Oregon Fish and Wildlife. You’re sure to make some friends Read more...
With campsites along the scenic Illinois River, Store Gulch Campgrounds would have made Bob Ross break out his canvas. There are four campsites and two additional walk-in sites with picnic tables, fire pits and a shared vault toilet. There a couple swimming holes near camp so that’s only added incentive to show a little skin and get fancy-free. Pa Read more...
With facilities to accommodate up to 75 people, Chinquapin Group Campground is the bee’s knees for family reunions, school field trips and scout groups. The large meadow has fire pits, picnic tables, drinking water and vault toilets but you do have to dispose of your trash elsewhere. All within a short walking distance, you’ll discover swimming ar Read more...
Just a short trip from Oregon Caves National Monument, Cave Creek Campground is fully legal with its 18 campsites featuring fire pits, picnic tables, drinking water, garbage disposal and three shared vault toilets. You gots to chill, so lay by the stream for a relaxing afternoon. Or take a challenging 1. 8 mile hike by Cave Creek up to the Oregon Read more...
So long as you pinky swear not to tell too many people, we’ll tell you that Secret Creek Campground offers a cool refuge even during summer heatwaves. There are four campsites with fire pits, picnic tables and a shared vault toilet but it’s bring your own agua and you totes need to tote out any garbage on your way out. There are quite a few hiking Read more...
Legend has it that Sam Brown was one of the first African-American men to settle in southern Oregon and he worked as a barkeep right here. With a large meadow for all sorts of activities, Sam Brown Campground gets the thumbs up for larger groups. There are 36 tent or trailer sites with fire pits, picnic tables and three shared vault toilets. Other Read more...
A horse campground is a horse campground, of course! So bring your mane (wo)man, and take to the treasure trove of nearby trailheads that welcome both shoes and hooves. Sam Brown Horse Campground exudes a communal vibe and activities galore with a large fire ring in the center of camp for horsing (we had to) around, and training corral above the c Read more...
Set along the Illinois River, Oak Flat Campground gives guests a chance to get totally tubular and float the day on by. Fishing, hiking and backpacking are also solid options here. There are 15 campsites complete with fire pits, picnic tables and a vault toilet, but ya gotta do Mother Nature good and pack-out your garbage once you depart. Tents an Read more...
Eat your hearts out, mountain men. Squaw Lakes Campground’s 17 walk-in sites (150 feet to one mile) sit along the beautiful mountain lakes and offers access to tons of local trails to adventurers, including the Little Squaw Trail #923, Little Grayback Mountain Trail #921, Summit Lake Trail #926, and part of the Elliott Creek Ridge OHV Trail Syste Read more...
Fall asleep to the tinkling of water over rocks with your tent pitched next to the petite Cougar Creek, then spend the day splashing away in the mightier Carberry Creek—swimming access is just across the road. Hiking enthusiasts will find half a dozen trails in the area to explore, while avid ATVers will find access to an extensive OHV trail syste Read more...
History buff, are ya? You may enjoy setting up camp on the historic Foster Bar Campground, site of the final battle in the Rogue River Indian wars. These eight campsites (4 tent only, 4 tent or trailer) have all the essentials including fire pits, picnic tables, garbage disposal, drinking water, flushable toilets and even a scat machine (portable Read more...
A lakeside resort gone crunchy is what you’ll find at Watkins Campground. These five first-come, first-served sites (4 individual, one group) sit along beautiful Applegate Lake with views of the surrounding mountains. Adventure by land or water with local access to the Applegate Lake Trail System and boats of less than 10 mph on the lake. You ca Read more...
Talk about a room (or tent) with a view: camp at Hart-tish and you’ll be rewarded with uninterrupted views of the majestic peaks of Red Buttes WIlderness looming over Applegate Lake. When you’re done ooh-ing and aww-ing over the scenery, you can stay busy fishing, hiking, boating and biking. The seven tent and eight RV sites can be booked in advan Read more...
The best things in life aren’t easy, and Tipsu Tyee Campground is no exception. Hike 1. 25 miles in or pull up your boat and discover five rustic sites along the shore of Applegate Lake. At the site, hikers can relish in views of Applegate Lake, Kinney and Collings Mountains along the Payette Trail #970, and boats less than 10 mph are allowed on t Read more...
Got a boat, or two legs that won’t mind a workout? Then Harr Point Campground is the place for you. Only accessible by boat or by hiking the Payette Trail #970, the campground boasts five secluded sites right on the banks of the stunning Applegate Lake. Just be sure to check the campground website for closures and alerts before you head out.
Jackson Campground could be the perfect place to intro yourself to camp life! In addition to being open all year, there’s a camp host all year long so you’ll never feel alone in the wilderness. Nearby you’ll also find a daytime park, where your peeps can spot up to cook lunch while backdropped by the river. And when you’re fueled up, make friends Read more...