Mckee Bridge Community Kitchen
Open for day use. This is a day-use picnic area only; no overnight camping is permitted. The Community Kitchen shelter is reservable through Recreation.gov for $50/day for groups up to 50 people.
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
Situated along the rocky banks of the Applegate River in southwest Oregon, the McKee Bridge Community Kitchen is a day-use picnic shelter and registered National Historic Site. The shelter showcases impressive Civilian Conservation Corps masonry from the 1930s, including a beautiful stone fireplace, historic CCC tables, and wood cook stoves. The large pine timber construction provides a covered gathering space for groups up to 50 people. The surrounding area offers access to swimming and fishing in the Applegate River, with much of the day-use area flat and easily accessible except for steps leading down to the water. Nearby Applegate Lake provides additional recreation including boating, hiking, and year-round fishing. The Mule Mountain Trail and Red Buttes Wilderness offer hiking opportunities through the diverse Siskiyou Mountain landscape. This is a day-use facility only with no overnight camping. The Community Kitchen shelter can be reserved through Recreation.gov for $50/day, though reservations do not provide exclusive use of the facility.
Directions
From Jacksonville, OR, travel 8 miles south on Highway 238 to the community of Ruch, OR. From Ruch, turn left onto Upper Applegate Road (County Road 859). Continue south approximately 8 miles to McKee Bridge Day Use Area; entrance is on the left.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | No |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 899-3800 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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