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Watkins Campground

In

Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest

14 sites · RV, Tent

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 can visit Watkins in all seasons, but check the website for a list of service changes during the off-season.

What this place offers

Campfire allowed

Pets allowed

No showers

Toilets

No potable water

Picnic tables

No sewage hookups

No electric hookups

First come, first served

RV, Tent

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Cedar Bloom

28mi from Watkins Campground · 158 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Cave Junction, OR

Cedar Bloom was purchased in the spring of 2017 by Spirit Weavers Gathering as a place of peace and healing, for all walks of life. Spirit Weavers is an annual women's gathering which happens once a year each June. We host over 1,200 women in just two weeks on the land. Our beautiful forested land is located in Southern Oregon, in a small town off the 199 Redwood Highway. The land which we call home is 100 acres of beautiful protected forest and sits upon a mile of the Illinois River. We are very fortunate to be surrounded by a widely diverse population of flora and fauna. As caretakers of this sacred land, we feel a strong responsibility to honor our plant and animal allies by not only protecting them and their habitat, but also to help educate others about what lives and grows here by providing people with opportunities to experience the beauty of these plants and animals for themselves. For this reason, We are honored to host the many different groups who will gather here on this land for learning and communing with the nature that flourishes here. We feel very fortunate to be involved in this process of helping promote a sustainable and abundant future for all living things on this planet by sharing knowledge and skills from the human past that can make a sustainable lifestyle a reality for everyone everywhere. This is our home and we are happy to share it with you!

Sustainable Ecovillage

37mi from Watkins Campground · 5 sites · Lodging · Gasquet, CA

The Smith River Complex Fire took our property on August 16th, 2023. Updates on our progress here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fucaTaOwf5c PLEASE NOTE, 4WD is required in order to access the sites. Please message me if you have any questions prior to booking. Sustainable Ecovillage is an off-grid project for sustainable living. If you are looking for a unique experience and up for rustic accommodations among goats, chickens, a permaculture food forest with a few off-grid perks, we welcome you to join us in our mountainous, wilderness paradise! Our 160-acre property is surrounded by about a million acres of National Forest. Our neighborhood is all made of trees, huckleberry bushes and animals. We love it here. It is very remote, peaceful, and functionally sustainable in its focus. The closest neighbor is a Buddhist Hermitage about a mile up the forestry road. Also, supposedly, Sasquatch live here! (it is the epicenter for documented sightings). Most visitors to the area are interested in spending time in the redwoods – we are about 30-45 minutes from the nearest entrance to Jedediah Smith Park, home of Stout Grove and other beautiful redwood hikes. Driving into Crescent City, about 45-60 minutes, winds you right through the "gentle giants" on your way to or from Redwood National Park. We are self-sufficient, and sustainable in a relatively primitive set-up, especially after the fire this year. It's mountainous and remote, and we have a community agreement about no smoking (of any kind) on our land.

Sunny Valley Campground

43mi from Watkins Campground · 53 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Wolf Creek, OR

Sunny Valley RV Park and Campground is situated in a beautiful park-like setting. The park is conveniently located in Southwest Oregon at Exit 71 for vacationers traveling the I-5 corridor between California and Washington State. We are also an ideal location for family reunions, group gatherings, retreats, campers, fishermen, hunters, rafters, hikers, and equestrians wanting to explore Southwest Oregon’s diverse outdoor recreational opportunities.

Resort at Lake Selmac

27mi from Watkins Campground · 42 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Selma, OR

Located in beautiful southern, Oregon just over the California state line is the Resort at Lake Selmac. This lake has great fishing and is stocked annually with trout. You can fish largemouth bass, catfish, bluegill, crappie, perch and panfish and Oregon record bass has been caught in Lake Selmac. A great place for family reunions and events. We do require a 3-day minimum on Holiday weekends, Memorial Day-Independence Day- Labor Day. Lake Selmac offers a lot of outdoor activities to all ages, including hiking, boating, fishing, and relaxing. Call today to ask us about your event. Country store The store is well stocked and conveniently located within walking distance from all our campsites. You’ll find firewood and kindling, coffee, ice-cold beer and beverages, wine, fishing bait, tackle, and day fishing licenses. We have a lot of your favorite snacks, ice-cream, candy, and meals, as well as, camping supplies, Propane, kites, and fun water toys. Anything you forgot; we should have. NEW!!! Do it yourself dog wash is available. Boat and watercraft rentals are available here too available Feb.-Oct. Feel free to visit us and ask about local activities and places to visit nearby.

Forested creekside campsite

39mi from Watkins Campground · 1 site · Tent, RV · Grants Pass, OR

Single campsite on 72 acres along beautiful Jumpoff Joe Creek. Shaded, adjacent to romantically lighted timber-frame private covered bridge (no traffic). Very secluded, but only 1/2 mile from I-5 (no freeway noise, though). Private "beach" area and kid-friendly water play area with wild creatures (turkey, deer, fish, crayfish, water striders, turtles, frogs, etc.). Picnic table, tent spots, and fresh water spigot. Short hiking trails (watch out for poison oak!). Best for tenting, smaller RV's, tree tents, or rooftop tents. About 100 yards from nearest structure. 3 nights max except by private arrangement. NO smoking/vaping/marijuana. NO wood fires, but propane fire-ring is available -- bring your own propane tank or pay $5 extra to use my propane tank if available. Good cell service from Google Fi/USCellular. WiFi available on porch of owner's house by request. Hey there! I'm a single dad with 2 teen-kids, medical professional, who enjoys country living and sharing it with others. I've lived in far-Northern CA and Southern Oregon my whole life, except for school/training, so State of Jefferson is my home. We bought this land in 2017, when it was just brush, poison oak, and a rotten bridge. Hey there! I'm a single dad with 2 teen-kids, medical professional, who enjoys country living and sharing it with others. I've lived in far-Northern CA and Southern Oregon my whole life, except for school/training, so State of Jefferson is my home. We bought this land in 2017, when it was just brush, poison oak, and a rotten bridge.

Yale Creek Ranch

13mi from Watkins Campground · 8 sites · Lodging · Jacksonville, OR

Located in the beautiful Applegate Valley, Yale Creek Ranch seeks to create a beneficial and respectful environment for visitors to have meaningful experiences. There are six cabins and one dome and a main house on the property, which gives the ranch has a community feel while being spacious enough to provide privacy. The ranch is a great place to relax because of the beautiful landscape, lack of internet and cell service, and comfy lodgings. There are also many things to do in the nearby area, including visiting excellent wineries or hiking the Sterling ditch mine trail. For outdoor enthusiasts, there is Mt. Ashland for mountain biking, and the Rogue River for boating. Despite having the feeling of being away from city life, Ashland is only 45 minutes away. Popular things to do in the city include the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, or spending time in Lithia Park. Despite having the feeling of being away from city life, Ashland is only 45 minutes away. Popular things to do in the city include the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, or spending time in Lithia Park.

Good Karma Van Camp

28mi from Watkins Campground · 2 sites · RVs · Ashland, OR

Learn more about this land: No TENT camping permitted (Roof Top tent is acceptable). Park your van/rig (maximum vehicle length 22ft) at Good Karma Van Camp. Flat, designated parking in our private garden area on our micro-farm, with amazing Southern Oregon views. Outdoor showers (2 stalls). Picnic area (Table with umbrella). Outdoor seating area. It's a unique, conveniently located spot right off of Exit 14. It's perfect for just passing through, mountain biking or visiting Ashland. We are 2 miles to downtown and a block from Mt. Ashland Adventures bike shuttle. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT OUR PROPERTY SITS ABOVE I-5 (8FT PROVACY FENCE). YOU WILL HERE HIGHWAY TRAFFIC, WHAT WE REFER TO AS THE ROAD OCEAN. Acceptable vehicles/rigs are as follows: Truck with camper or camper shell. Truck with roof tent. Van. Very small RV, 22ft.

Redwood Meadows RV Resort

50mi from Watkins Campground · 7 sites · Lodging · Crescent City, CA

Del Norte's Premier RV Park Welcome to Redwood Meadows RV Resort, your gateway to the Northern California coast's stunning redwoods and scenic shorelines. We offer spacious RV sites, cozy tent spots, a yurt, and comfortable studio apartments, all perfectly situated near Northern California's amazing attractions, including Redwood National Park and the pristine Smith River Wilderness Area.

Owl Creek Cabin Mountain Getaway

40mi from Watkins Campground · 1 site · Lodging · Ashland, OR

Owl Creek Cabin is in the Cascade Mountains above Ashland, Oregon. The cabin, in a Douglas Fir grove next to a seasonal creek, sits on five forested acres and is adjacent to BLM lands open for hiking. Outside is a fire pit with Adirondack chairs. Snow season starts in late fall and continues through March. Snowparks, snowy woods, and meadows are nearby for cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The roads to the cabin are plowed, but you'll need all-wheel drive, and tires that are safe for snow and ice. When you arrive, you'll be greeted and briefly introduced to some of the cabin's unique features, including attic stairs to the windowed sleeping loft. Downstairs is a sofa and a sofabed. The coffee cart kitchen has a refrigerator/freezer, coffee maker, electric tea kettle, toaster oven, and microwave. Cook on an outdoor gas grill with a skillet and saucepan, and enjoy outdoor dining at a picnic table. Dishes, linens, and bedding are provided. WiFi speed is suitable for basic use. Mobile phones connect through WiFi. The cabin is non-smoking. Children eight years and up are welcome. Summer recreational areas are nearby with miles of trails, including the Pacific Crest Trail, are nearby. Howard Prairie Lake is across the road. Howard Prairie Lake is a local favorite for fishing for Rainbow Trout and smallmouth bass. Birdwatchers can see eagles, pelicans, geese, ducks, hawks, herons, and many other bird species. A 20-minute drive will take you to Lake of the Woods, where you can dine, hike, and kayak, or snowshoe and cross-country ski in the winter. Crater Lake National Park is 50 miles away.

Soda Spring

32mi from Watkins Campground · 4 sites · RVs, Lodging · Ashland, OR

This 200 acre property is located within the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument, a land bridge where two mountain ranges meet, creating immense biodiversity and natural beauty. Soda Spring is a bourgeoning community tended land located on the unceded territories of the Shasta, Takilma, Latgawa and Klamath peoples, just 10 minutes from the south end of Ashland, Oregon. The property is primarily oak savannah and pastureland, with adjacent fir/pine and madrone/manzanita forests and hillsides. The land sits in a valley where both Soda Creek and Carter Creek enter in to Emigrant Creek as it flows onward to Emigrant Lake, just a mile away. The land is being stewarded by a small group of humans and large community of wildlife and insects. Together we are slowly creating something special... including community event and classroom spaces, gardens, orchards, holistically managed ranch lands, campgrounds and wild places. Currently there is one vintage trailer consistently available, and two RV sites. We have another vintage trailer another available on and off.

Redwood Meadows RV Resort

50mi from Watkins Campground · 205 sites · Tents, RVs · Crescent City, CA

Del Norte's Premier RV Park Welcome to Redwood Meadows RV Resort, your gateway to the Northern California coast's stunning redwoods and scenic shorelines. We offer spacious RV sites, cozy tent spots, a yurt, and comfortable studio apartments, all perfectly situated near Northern California's amazing attractions, including Redwood National Park and the pristine Smith River Wilderness Area.

Rogue River Glamping

37mi from Watkins Campground · 1 site · Lodging · Merlin, OR

Welcome to Rogue River Glamping! Escape to the forest any time of the year! We provide a completely private luxury cabin overlooking the Rogue River in Southern Oregon. Surrounded by some of the best fishing, rafting, hiking, and adventures the PNW has to offer. The cabin is the perfect romantic getaway, staycation, or retreat. The site includes outdoor shower, outdoor kitchen, wood fire pit, outdoor deck and seating, hiking trails, and much more. This space has a private, cozy feel to it. The cabin consists of a queen-sized bed, memory foam mattress with luxury hotel quality linens, folding table and chairs, Yeti cooler stocked with ice, and outdoor lounge seating. The cabin also comes equipped with the essentials such as, wool blankets, plush towels, kitchen basics, board games, his and her robes, folding table and chairs, shampoo, conditioner, soap, and firewood (in season). The composting restroom has a toilet and motion sensor lighting. On the outside of the restroom is the sink with hot and cold running water. As you continue along the stone path to the outdoor shower, you'll find a rainfall shower head as well as all the products you need, not to mention the most incredible views of the river! Our outdoor cookshack comes with a grill, bar sink, trash, and basic cooking and eating utensils. This space also has views of the river and large FarmStyle table and chairs for dining. The site is equipped with motion sensor path lighting around the tent and also the along the path leading from the parking area to the cabin. Everything is crafted for relaxation and quality time with your friends or loved one. Take a nap in a hammock, play Jenga on the deck, read a book, or take a hike. There is something here for everyone, any time of year. Guest access: The entire property (10 acers) is for your use. The driveway is gated with use of a keypad for entry. Other Details: There is over 100 acres of BLM land adjoining our property on two sides with miles of trails to explore. Breathtaking river views abound. The cabin faces west, making for a nightly sunset show from the cabin and deck. The pellet stove may look small, but it is not a toy. It's more than enough to keep the cabin warm on snowy winter days.

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What this place offers

Campfire allowed

Pets allowed

No showers

Toilets

No potable water

Picnic tables

No sewage hookups

No electric hookups

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