Acorn Woman Lakes
The campground is currently open. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov from May through September, with a 2-night minimum required when reserving a Friday or Saturday night. During the off-season (November through mid-May), all sites are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis with no services provided.
Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 12:08PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory...in effect until noon PDT Monday. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. * Avoid using wood-burning stoves and other sources of indoor smoke if possible. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org
About
Acorn Woman Lakes Campground offers a unique backcountry camping experience in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. The campground sits in deep shade of a mixed-conifer forest along the shores of two pristine mountain lakes. All sites are walk-in tent camping only, with the closest sites approximately 0.25 miles from parking and the farthest about 1.5 miles. Vehicles must be parked outside the gated area, and all gear must be carried to campsites. An ATV portage service for gear is available at the discretion of the camp host for $25 per trip. The lakes provide excellent fishing opportunities for coldwater and warmwater species including rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, yellow perch, brown bullhead, and black bass. The smaller lake offers a rare fishery for wild, native coastal cutthroat trout. Motors are prohibited on both lakes, making it ideal for canoes, kayaks, and rafts. A 0.25-mile trail connects the two lakes. Hiking trails accessible from the campground include a 1-mile interpretive trail and the 2-mile Summit Lake Trail through mixed conifer forest with small water crossings. Each campsite has a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets are spread throughout, and drinking water is available via hand pump near site #2. Bear storage bins are provided at group sites only.
Directions
From Jacksonville, OR, travel south for 6.5 miles on Highway 238 to Ruch and turn left onto Upper Applegate Road (County Road 859). Continue south approximately 14 miles to Applegate Lake, turn left on Forest Road 1075, and continue 8.5 miles to the parking area.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 | $25 - $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| info@applegatelake.com | |
| Phone | +1 (541) 899-9220 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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