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 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
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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