Jackson Campground On The Applegate River
Open for the season. Reservations available through Recreation.gov with a two-night minimum required for Friday or Saturday arrivals. Some walkways have eroded and are not easily accessible for those using mobility devices.
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
Jackson Campground is a riverside retreat in Oregon's Applegate Valley, located within the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest near the historic town of Jacksonville. The campground sits directly on the shores of the Applegate River, offering excellent access for swimming, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. An on-site general store provides supplies, and kayak and paddleboard rentals are available. The campground features eight tent-only sites, three non-electric RV sites, and one group site, all with flush toilets and potable drinking water. Campsites include fire pits and picnic tables. Camp trailers are not recommended due to tight corners and short campsite spur lengths. Quiet hours are enforced from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., and campfires are permitted only in developed fire pits. Nearby attractions include the inactive Bigfoot trap built in 1974, the only known Bigfoot trap in the world, found along the Collings Mountain Trail. Applegate Lake is minutes away with an 18-mile hiking trail circling the lake. The Rogue River National Recreation Trail and Crater Lake National Park are also within reach for day trips.
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 approximately 7 miles to the campground near mile marker 9.
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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 | Yes |
| Price | $30 - $75 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| 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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