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.
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.
Aquatic Invasive Species
This Order prohibits 1) possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic invasive animal species AND 2) prohibits possessing, storing, or transporting any aquatic or riparian invasive plant species - on National Forest System lands in the Pacific Northwest Region as specified in the Order.
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…
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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