River Bench Campground
Open — Open year-round first-come, first-served. No advance reservations.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 7 at 1:38AM PST until January 8 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Medford OR
Two fronts will bring impactful winter weather to the area through Thursday morning. One early this morning, then, after a brief break, another this afternoon into Thursday morning. Snow levels will fall to 3000 to 3500 feet this morning, then drop to the higher passes north of Grants Pass this afternoon to as low as 1400 feet this evening into Thursday morning. This will bring significant snow to the Cascades, northern Klamath County and some west side areas. * WHAT...Snow expected above 1400 ft in Eastern Curry County and Josephine County. Snow amounts of a dusting to 2 inches down to 1400 feet, but 2 to 5 inches above 2500 feet. * WHERE...Above 1400 feet in Eastern Curry County and Josephine County. Including the locations of...Cave Junction, Obrien, Selma. This also includes the following passes or notable locations... Hayes Hill Summit on Highway 199 at 1598 ft. Sexton Summit Pass on I-5 at 1936 ft. Stage Road Pass on I-5 at 1830 ft. Smith Hill Summit on I-5 at 1725 ft. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult with delays in your commute. The hazardous conditions could impact the commutes this evening and Thursday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for snow probabilities.
About
River Bench Campground is situated on a lower river terrace along the scenic Illinois River in the Wild Rivers Ranger District of Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. This primitive walk-in campground requires a short hike down from the parking area via one of two access trails to reach its 8 campsites nestled within a forested setting. The campground offers a peaceful, natural experience for visitors willing to carry their gear to the sites. Each campsite is equipped with a picnic table and fire pit, but campers must be self-sufficient as the campground provides no drinking water and no trash service. A vault toilet is available within walking distance of the campsites, with restrooms and information boards also located at the upper parking area. The Illinois River provides opportunities for fishing, swimming, and enjoying the natural beauty of this Wild and Scenic River corridor. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. Quiet hours are enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and visitors are limited to a 14-day stay. Dogs are allowed but must be kept on leash. The camping fee is $10 per night per site, with a 50% discount available for holders of Interagency Senior or Access passes.
Directions
From Selma, OR, take Highway 199 to the turn for Illinois River Road 4301. Take that road approximately 7 miles to the campground. Parking is located above the campsites with trails leading down to the sites.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 618-2200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| River Bench Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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