Fish Lake Campground - Rogue River
Open for the 2026 season. All sites are first-come-first-served with no reservations. The campground typically operates from late spring through October depending on weather conditions.
Fire Weather Watch issued July 20 at 12:40PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels will likely create new ignitions across the region. Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. Numerous new fire starts could overwhelm initial attack. * AFFECTED AREA...Areas in southern Oregon along and east of the Cascades, along the western foothills and slopes of the Cascades, and over the Siskiyous, including Fire Weather Zones 617...621...622...623...624 and 625. * THUNDERSTORMS...Moving roughly north to northeast around 15 to 20 mph. Storm mode will be mostly wet thunderstorms, but dry lightning strikes can occur outside of wet cores. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Isolated gusts up to 45 mph. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 3:16PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory for northern Jackson County...in effect until 2 PM PDT Wednesday. 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. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org
Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 1:18PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory for northern Jackson County...in effect until 2 PM PDT Wednesday. 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. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org
About
Fish Lake Campground is located 39 miles east of Medford, Oregon, on the northern shore of Fish Lake at 4,639 feet elevation. The campground occupies a beautiful setting in old-growth forest with views of Mount McLoughlin across the water. The lake's southern shore is bordered by a 2,000-year-old lava flow from Brown Mountain. Fish Lake is a 483-acre reservoir supplied by over 45 underground volcanic streams, providing excellent fishing opportunities. The campground offers 20 sites: 17 standard nonelectric sites that accommodate tents, trailers, and RVs, plus 3 walk-in tent-only sites. All sites include picnic tables and fire rings. Facilities include flush toilets with wash basins, potable water, a fish cleaning station, gray water sumps, and garbage disposal. A boat launch is located within the campground, and the lake has a 10 mph speed limit. Numerous trails are accessible from the campground, including Fish Lake Trail, High Lakes Trail, Brown Mountain Trail, and the Pacific Crest Trail. The Sky Lakes Wilderness and Mount McLoughlin trailhead are less than an hour away. Fish Lake Resort, within walking distance, provides a convenience store, cafe, and lodging. Nearby campgrounds include Doe Point and North Fork.
Directions
From Medford, OR, take Highway 62 towards White City for about 8 miles, then turn east (right) onto Highway 140. Travel east on Highway 140 for 30.4 miles to the Fish Lake access road on the south (right). Continue 0.5 mile to the campground entrance on the west (right).
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $12.5 - $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 560-3400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Fish Lake Campground |
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