Hart-Tish Recreation Complex
Open seasonally from early May through mid-September. Reservations required via Recreation.gov. Check-in at 2 p.m., check-out at 10 a.m. Two-night minimum for weekend arrivals.
Alcohol Prohibitions
This Order describes acts that are prohibited upon lands, roads and trails within the National Forest System administered by the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Region in regards to alcoholic beverages.
Restrictions on Use of Forage and Mulch Products
This Order prohibits unloading, storing, or using any straw, hay, grain, seed, or other forage or mulch products that are not state-certified weed free on the National Forest System lands, roads or trails in any Closure Area as specific in the Order. Some examples of these include hay bales, hay…
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
About
Hart-Tish Recreation Complex is a well-developed lakeside destination on Applegate Lake, located about 16 miles south of Ruch, Oregon in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. The campground offers views across the lake toward the peaks of the Red Buttes Wilderness to the south. Eight traditional tent sites are nestled in shaded trees, each equipped with a campfire ring and BBQ pit. Eight RV parking spots line the lakefront near the general store, offering convenient access but no hookups. The complex includes an extensive day-use area with groomed lawn sloping to the water's edge, a cement boat ramp, swimming beach, and paddleboard/kayak rentals. The on-site general store stocks camping supplies, fishing gear, snacks, ice cream, and ice. An 18.5-mile trail system circles Applegate Lake, connecting to trails like the Da-ku-be-te-de Trail, Grouse Loop, and Collings Mountain Trail. This is a popular recreation site that sees heavy use during the operating season. Reservations are required and made through Recreation.gov. Quiet hours begin at 8 p.m. and generators are restricted to specific daytime windows.
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 16 miles to Hart-Tish, approximately 0.5 mile past (south of) the dam.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $30 - $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 899-9220 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Recreation.gov Reservations | |
| USFS Hart-Tish Campground |
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