Watkins Campground
Open. Peak season with full services runs early May through mid-September at $20/night. Off-season the campground is free and walk-in only with no services. Quiet hours 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Maximum stay is 14 days.
Air Quality Alert issued August 7 at 10:22AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory...in effect until noon PDT Monday. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels at times. 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 August 7 at 10:17AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory...in effect until noon PDT Monday. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels at times. 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
Watkins Campground sits on Applegate Lake within the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. The campground features 14 tent campsites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire pit, plus a group site that accommodates 20-50 people. Vault toilets are on site and garbage service is provided during the operating season. There is no potable water, so campers must bring their own supply. The campground operates on a fee basis from early May through mid-September at $20 per night, with a $5 charge for extra vehicles. During the off-season, the site remains accessible as a free walk-in area, with parking at the gate. No services or garbage disposal are provided in the off-season, and campers must pack out all trash. Applegate Lake offers productive fishing with large populations of rainbow trout, landlocked Chinook salmon, smallmouth and largemouth bass, and crappie. The lake is stocked annually with approximately 120,000 rainbow trout and 50,000 young Chinook. The Collings Mountain-Watkins Campground Trailhead provides hiking access from the campground area.
Directions
From Ruch, OR, drive south on Upper Applegate Road for 18.5 miles (3 miles past Hart-tish Park). Watkins Campground is on the left side of the road.
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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 - $20 |
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
| USFS Watkins Campground Page |
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