Oak Flat Campground/Gravel Bar
Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No reservations accepted. Winter access may be difficult due to road conditions.
Air Stagnation Advisory issued December 29 at 2:25PM PST until December 31 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...Air quality is likely to worsen through Wednesday afternoon. This is due to an inversion and stagnant air conditions near the surface that will trap pollutants. * WHERE...Valley areas, both west of the Cascades in Jackson, Josephine and Douglas counties, and east of the Cascades in Klamath and Lake counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Poor air quality may cause issues for people with respiratory problems.
About
Oak Flat Campground occupies a scenic location along the Wild and Scenic Illinois River deep in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, approximately 33 miles from Gold Beach via a combination of paved and gravel forest roads. The campground features 15 primitive campsites equipped with picnic tables and fire pits, designed specifically for tent camping and small trailers. The site doubles as the Illinois River West Trailhead, providing direct access to Illinois River Trail #1161, a popular backpacking route through remote wilderness. This is a true pack-it-in, pack-it-out campground with no amenities beyond vault toilets. Campers must bring all their own drinking water and pack out all trash. There is no campground host or garbage service. The facility operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no advance reservations. The remote location attracts experienced campers seeking solitude along a designated Wild and Scenic River, with opportunities for fishing, swimming, hiking, and horseback riding. Maximum stay is 14 days, and quiet hours are enforced between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Directions
From Gold Beach, take County Road 595 and Forest Road 33 east along the Rogue River approximately 29 miles to County Road 450. Follow County Road 450 south 4 miles to Oak Flat Campground. The last portion of road is gravel with potholes; high clearance vehicles recommended.
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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 | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 618-2200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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