Union Creek Campground - Rogue River
The campground is currently open on a first-come, first-served basis. Sites 64-87 have a narrow access road with tight curves and large trees that may be difficult for some vehicles. Bears frequent the area; keep a clean camp and store food in closed containers.
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
Union Creek Campground occupies a scenic stretch of old-growth forest in the Union Creek Historic District, where its namesake creek intersects the Rogue River. Constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1934, the campground retains a classic national forest character with well-spaced sites tucked among large trees. The Upper Rogue River here is fed by snowmelt and springs from the Cascade Range, including Mount Mazama's slopes. The campground offers 73 individual sites, most standard nonelectric, plus 3 full-hookup RV sites located near the day-use parking area along an ATV trail. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Thirteen vault toilets and drinking water spigots are distributed throughout. A campground host sells firewood and gray water sumps are available. Union Creek Resort is within walking distance, providing a convenience store, restaurant, and ice cream shop. The entire length of the Upper Rogue River is paralleled by the hiker-only Upper Rogue River Trail, easily accessed for short segments. The Rogue Gorge Trail System connects Rogue Gorge Day Use through the campground to Natural Bridge Day Use Area. Nearby attractions include Rogue Gorge, Natural Bridge (where the river runs underground through a lava tube), Diamond Lake Resort, and Crater Lake National Park.
Directions
From Medford, take OR-62 (Crater Lake Highway) approximately 56 miles toward Crater Lake National Park. The campground is on the left (west) through the Union Creek Wayside parking area. From Klamath Falls, travel north on US 97 to OR-62, then west about 15 miles past Crater Lake National Park to Farewell Bend at the intersection of OR-62 and OR-230; Union Creek is about 1 mile south on OR-62.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $22 - $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 28ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (541) 560-3400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| USFS Union Creek Campground |
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