River Bench Campground
Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No reservations accepted. Campers must bring their own drinking water and pack out all trash. Maximum 14-day stay limit.
Red Flag Warning issued August 4 at 10:05PM PDT until August 5 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather zones 616, 617, 620, 621, 622, and 623, including the East Evans Creek and Castle Fires, as well as Medford, Grants Pass, Ashland, Cave Junction, Shady Cove, Roseburg, Toketee Falls, Elkton, Tiller and the Siskiyous and southern Oregon Cascades. In California...Fire weather zones 280 and 282. This includes Happy Camp, Etna, Fort Jones, Mt Shasta City, Dunsmuir and McCloud. * WIND...Northwest to west 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, except south to southwest in Fire Weather Zone 282. * HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 8 to 15 percent. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Increasingly unstable conditions could further increase fire activity. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
Heat Advisory issued August 5 at 4:45AM PDT until August 6 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...Hot temperatures of 100 to 110 degrees, possibly up to 115 degrees in the Klamath River Valley, are expected with low temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. * WHERE...Rogue, Illinois, Applegate and Shasta Valleys. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A major risk of heat related illnesses is possible for the valleys on Wednesday as hot temperatures peak. This level of heat will impact anyone without cooling methods. Periods of smoke could limit the ability to open windows for cooler air at night.
About
River Bench Campground sits on a lower river terrace along the scenic Illinois River in Oregon's Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. The 8 walk-in campsites are nestled within a forested setting, offering a more secluded camping experience than typical drive-in campgrounds. Two access trails lead down from the upper parking area to the sites. This is a primitive, first-come, first-served campground with basic amenities. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit, and a vault toilet is located within walking distance. Campers must bring their own drinking water and pack out all trash. The campground is popular with anglers and those seeking a quieter riverside retreat. Quiet hours are observed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and the maximum stay is 14 days. Dogs are welcome but must remain on leash. Campfires are permitted only in the provided fire pits.
Directions
From Selma, OR, take Highway 199 to the turn for Illinois River Road 4301. Travel approximately 7 miles to the campground. Parking is located above the campsites with trail access down to the sites.
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 |
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