Nook Bar Camping and Day Use Area
Open — Open year-round. Camping on the gravel bar during winter months is discouraged due to frequent high-water events. Garbage disposal available Memorial Day through Labor Day only.
Air Stagnation Advisory issued January 18 at 9:57PM PST until January 21 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...For the Freezing Fog Advisory within the Illinois and lower Rogue Valley in Josephine County, visibility under 1/4 mile in dense freezing fog. For the Air Stagnation Advisory, decreased air quality will likely continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. * WHERE...For the Freezing Fog Advisory and Air Stagnation Advisory, within the Illinois and lower Rogue Valley in Josephine County. For the Air Stagnation Advisory, valleys in eastern Curry and Josephine County. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 PM PST Wednesday. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Dense freezing fog could make driving conditions hazardous and create some slick surfaces.
Freezing Fog Advisory issued January 18 at 9:57PM PST until January 19 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...For the Freezing Fog Advisory within the Illinois and lower Rogue Valley in Josephine County, visibility under 1/4 mile in dense freezing fog. For the Air Stagnation Advisory, decreased air quality will likely continue. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will continue to trap pollutants. * WHERE...For the Freezing Fog Advisory and Air Stagnation Advisory, within the Illinois and lower Rogue Valley in Josephine County. For the Air Stagnation Advisory, valleys in eastern Curry and Josephine County. * WHEN...For the Air Stagnation Advisory, until 4 PM PST Wednesday. For the Freezing Fog Advisory, until noon PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems. Dense freezing fog could make driving conditions hazardous and create some slick surfaces.
About
Nook Bar Camping and Day Use Area provides dispersed campsites for tents or small trailers on a large gravel bar along the beautiful Wild and Scenic Chetco River in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. Located approximately 3 miles from the Forest boundary on Forest Service Road 1376, the site offers excellent summer recreation opportunities including swimming in the crystal-clear waters, fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing. A few shaded camping spots can be found along the tree line, though most sites are on the open gravel bar. The area is best suited for summer camping when visitors can enjoy the outstanding river access. Camping on the gravel bar during winter months is discouraged due to frequent high-water events that can make the area hazardous. Facilities are minimal, reflecting the dispersed nature of the campground. A vault toilet is available year-round, and garbage disposal service is provided from Memorial Day through Labor Day. No potable water is available on-site. The campground charges $10 per night per vehicle with a maximum stay of 14 days. Quiet hours are enforced between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., and campfires are only permitted in developed fire pits.
Directions
From Brookings, turn off US Highway 101 onto the North Bank Chetco River Road (County Road 784). This becomes Forest Service Road 1376. Nook Bar is approximately 3 miles from the Forest boundary on Forest Service Road 1376.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| 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 | — |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Nook Bar Boating Site |
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