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Bear's Illinois River Campsite

Hosted by Bear · Cave Junction, Oregon
6 guests max
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5 reviews
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Near Redwood National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Hiouchi Visitor Center.
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All to yourself
100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
5 acres which borders on the beautiful east fork of the upper Illinois River. Areas for tent camping or RV Dry campers directly on the river. Excellent site for swimming and paddling with SUPs or small rafts. Also, borders 600+ acres of BLM to hike onto. Located about 5 miles from Highway 199. Day trips to Rogue River, Oregon Caves National Monument, and Northern California Redwood Forests possible from here.Escape to 5 private acres on the banks of the beautiful East Fork of the Illinois River. Whether you're pitching a tent under the stars or bringing a small camper van, you'll have direct access to a premier swimming and paddling hole. Our site offers a rare combination of waterfront seclusion and immediate access to over 600 acres of BLM land for hiking and exploration. We are currently practicing active land restoration to preserve this beautiful ecosystem, making it a quiet sanctuary for nature lovers. Located just a short day trip away from the Oregon Caves, the Rogue River, and the Redwood National Forest, Waldo Land serves as the perfect basecamp for your Southern Oregon adventure.
Rig suitability
Vehicles under 20 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: travel trailers, pop-up campers, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Back-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Grass or field
Surface levelness: Flat
The flat area is abour 25 feet
No class A RVs, class B RVs, class C RVs, fifth wheels, and toy haulers
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
6 guests max
Toilet available
Composting toilet
Pets allowed
Off leash
No campfires
Picnic table present
No potable water
Bring your own water, purify from river or stream
No showers
Bathe in river or stream
Pack it out
Please pack out all trash
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Moderate
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 6 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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RV/tent sites

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Riverfront Seclusion & BLM Access

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(6)
RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 20 ft
Escape to 5 private acres on the banks of the beautiful East Fork of the Illinois River. Whether you're pitching a tent under the stars or bringing a small camper van, you'll have direct access to a premier swimming and paddling hole. Our site offers a rare combination of waterfront seclusion and immediate access to over 600 acres of BLM land for hiking and exploration. We are currently practicing active land restoration to preserve this beautiful ecosystem, making it a quiet sanctuary for nature lovers. Located just a short day trip away from the Oregon Caves, the Rogue River, and the Redwood National Forest, Waldo Land serves as the perfect basecamp for your Southern Oregon adventure.
No campfires
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup

Reviews

100% Recommend6 ratings · 5 reviews

Location

Cave Junction, Josephine, Oregon, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Bear G.

Joined in April 2026
Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 2 hours

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