Miller Bar
Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. Garbage disposal is available seasonally from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Winter camping on the gravel bar is discouraged due to frequent high-water events.
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
Miller Bar offers dispersed camping on a large gravel bar along the crystal-clear Wild and Scenic Chetco River in Oregon's Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. Unlike developed campgrounds with designated sites, campers here choose their own spot on the open river bar. A few shaded spots can be found along the treeline for those seeking relief from the sun. The site provides basic amenities including a vault toilet and garbage disposal from Memorial Day through Labor Day. There is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. Campfires are allowed when no fire restrictions are in place, and dogs are welcome on leash. The area is popular for summer fun in the river's clear waters, with nearby trails including the Redwood Nature Trail through old-growth redwood forest. Winter camping on the gravel bar is discouraged due to frequent high-water events that can rapidly flood the bar. Only tents and small trailers can access the site; large RVs are not accommodated.
Directions
From Brookings, Oregon, turn off US Highway 101 onto the North Bank Chetco River Road (County Road 784). This becomes Forest Road 1376. Miller Bar is approximately 2 miles from the Forest boundary on Forest Road 1376.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 618-2200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Miller Bar Boating Site | |
| USFS Miller Bar Camping Area |
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