Oregon / Jackson County / Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

Acorn Woman Lakes

Closed — Open year-round. Fees apply and full services available from early May through mid-September. Free camping November through mid-May with no water, trash service, or other amenities; visitors must pack out all trash.

About

Acorn Woman Lakes Campground is a remote, tent-only facility nestled in the Siskiyou Mountains on the banks of two scenic natural lakes. The campground features 10 individual sites and 5 group sites, all walk-in only and accessible by foot trails ranging from 0.25 to 1.5 miles from the parking area. All personal belongings must be carried to campsites, though the concessionaire offers an ATV portage service for gear during specific hours. The two lakes provide excellent fishing opportunities for both coldwater and warmwater species. The larger Acorn Woman Lake sustains rainbow and cutthroat trout, yellow perch, brown bullhead, and black bass, while Little Acorn Woman Lake offers a rare fishery for wild, native coastal cutthroat trout. Motors are not permitted on either lake, making them ideal for canoeing, rafting, and paddle boats. A 0.25-mile trail connects the two lakes. Hiking options include the 1-mile interpretive Little Acorn Woman Trail and the 2-mile Summit Lake Trail through mixed conifer forest. The campground is located deep in the Applegate Recreation Area, offering visitors clean air, fresh water, and exceptional star-gazing. Most campsites are situated at the water's edge. The facility operates in the deep shade of a mixed-conifer forest, providing a cool retreat during summer months.

Directions

From Jacksonville, OR, travel south 6.5 miles on Highway 238 to Ruch, OR, and turn left onto Upper Applegate Road (County Road 859). Continue south approximately 14 miles to Applegate Lake and turn left on Forest Road 1075. Continue 8.5 miles to the parking area.

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