## Overview

The Chinquapin Group Campground is located at the former site of the Camp
Oregon Caves Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp. During the Great
Depression from 1933- 1941 the Camp Oregon Caves Civilian Conservation Corps
(CCC) camp was home to over 200 men who worked on projects in the Siskiyou
National Forest and the Oregon Caves National Monument. Today, the only
structure currently remaining at the site is the historic Grayback Ranger
Station, constructed by CCC crews around 1936 and located immediately adjacent
to the Chinquapin Group Campground. The large Port- Orford cedar tree located
near the back of the parking area was dedicated in 2011 as the 56th Oregon
State Heritage Tree and is a living reminder of the Civilian Conservation
Corps (CCC) and Camp Oregon Caves CCC camp. The large meadow at the Chinquapin
Group Campground makes a great location for group events such as reunions,
church camps, school field trips and scouting events. Water, picnic tables and
fire rings are readily available at three locations in the campground and a
restroom is located at the back of the parking area. Within a short walking
distance there are swimming areas in Grayback Creek and creek side trails with
meadows, marshes, spring wildflowers, wildlife and berry picking. No
electricity is available at the Chinquapin Group Campground. Visitors can
continue 10 miles east on Hwy 46 and visit Oregon Caves National Monument for
a tour of one of the few marble caves in the world.

## Recreation

The Grayback Interpretive #1204 follows Grayback Creek adjacent to Chinquapin
Group Campground and is open to hikers who occasionally may use the toilet in
the campground.

## Facilities

The Grayback Interpretive #1204 follows Grayback Creek adjacent to Chinquapin
Group Campground and is open to hikers who occasionally may use the toilet in
the campground.

<h2>Overview</h2>
The Chinquapin Group Campground is located at the former site of the Camp Oregon Caves Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp. During the Great Depression from 1933- 1941 the Camp Oregon Caves Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp was home to over 200 men who worked on projects in the Siskiyou National Forest and the Oregon Caves National Monument. Today, the only structure currently remaining at the site is the historic Grayback Ranger Station, constructed by CCC crews around 1936 and located immediately adjacent to the Chinquapin Group Campground. The large Port- Orford cedar tree located near the back of the parking area was dedicated in 2011 as the 56th Oregon State Heritage Tree and is a living reminder of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and Camp Oregon Caves CCC camp. 

The large meadow at the Chinquapin Group Campground makes a great location for group events such as reunions, church camps, school field trips and scouting events. Water, picnic tables and fire rings are readily available at three locations in the campground and a restroom is located at the back of the parking area. Within a short walking distance there are swimming areas in Grayback Creek and creek side trails with meadows, marshes, spring wildflowers, wildlife and berry picking. No electricity is available at the Chinquapin Group Campground. Visitors can continue 10 miles east on Hwy 46 and visit Oregon Caves National Monument for a tour of one of the few marble caves in the world. 
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The Grayback Interpretive #1204 follows Grayback Creek adjacent to Chinquapin Group Campground and is open to hikers who occasionally may use the toilet in the campground.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The Grayback Interpretive #1204 follows Grayback Creek adjacent to Chinquapin Group Campground and is open to hikers who occasionally may use the toilet in the campground.</p>

CHINQUAPIN GROUP CAMPGROUND

Picnic table and vault toilet in sun dappled pine forest.

Chinquapin Group Campground

## Overview

Sadly, the Bolan Mountain Lookout has burned in the Slater Fire. It is a total
loss. The Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest will explore options to rebuild
and will provide updates as they become available. For questions or concerns
regarding your reservation, please call the Recreation.gov help desk.

Bolan Mountain Lookout is surrounded by glass windows on all sides, providing
visitors with an unparalleled view of the sheer drop-offs sharp cliffs, and
breath-taking views of the rugged Siskiyou Mountains.  
  
  
  
The current structure was built in 1953 to replace an original lookout that
once stood in its place. The historic lookout is available for rent during the
snow-free season with a maximum length of stay being 5 consecutive nights, and
guests must bring several of their own amenities.

## Recreation

Hikers may enjoy spending a day hiking the Bolan Lake Trail down to Bolan
Lake. Hemmed in by conifer forest, the lake is stocked with trout, and is an
ideal setting to enjoy fishing, non-motorized boating such as kayaking or
picnicking at its banks.  
  
The lookout is also a prime spot for nature and scenic photography due to the
stunning vistas provided. For visitors interested in astronomy, Stargazing is
a popular activity on clear nights.

## Facilities

Hikers may enjoy spending a day hiking the Bolan Lake Trail down to Bolan
Lake. Hemmed in by conifer forest, the lake is stocked with trout, and is an
ideal setting to enjoy fishing, non-motorized boating such as kayaking or
picnicking at its banks.  
  
The lookout is also a prime spot for nature and scenic photography due to the
stunning vistas provided. For visitors interested in astronomy, Stargazing is
a popular activity on clear nights.

## Natural Features

From the lookout, guests are treated to expansive views of the Red Buttes and
Siskiyou Wilderness areas, Preston Peak and Bolan Lake. To the north are far
views of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness and the Illinois River Valley. On a clear
day, even Mount Shasta is visible to the southeast.  
  
Bolan Lake is a 12 acre, high mountain lake with a shoreline of Douglas fir,
pine and hemlock. A dip in the cool waters provides much needed relief from a
hot summer day. Clear nights provide guests with a dazzling display of stars
and planets.

## Nearby Attractions

**_Oregon Caves National Monument_**  
  
Discover the "Marble Halls of Oregon" nestled deep inside the Siskiyou
Mountains. The caves formed as rainwater from the ancient forest above
dissolved the surrounding marble and created one of the world's few marble
caves. The highly complex geology found at the Monument contributes to the
unusual and rare plants and animals found nowhere else but here. Experience
the extensively decorated and adventurous "Marble Halls of Oregon."  
  
**_Kalmiopsis Wilderness_**  
  
Kalmiopsis Wilderness is a wilderness area in the Siskiyou Mountains of
southwestern Oregon, within the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. It was
designated wilderness by the United States Congress in 1964 and now comprises
a total of 179,755 acres. There are approximately 153 miles of trails on 24
established hiking trails in the area. The Kalmiopsis Wilderness was named for
Kalmiopsis leachiana, a slow-growing plant related to the rhododendron, which
was discovered in the area in 1930.  
  
**_Red Buttes Wilderness_**  
  
The Unites States Congress designated the Red Buttes Wilderness in 1984 - it
now includes a total of 19,940 acres. Management of the Red Buttes Wilderness,
located on the California/Oregon border, is shared by the Klamath National
Forest and the Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest. The majority of the
Wilderness lies within the boundaries of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National
Forest."

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Sadly, the Bolan Mountain Lookout has burned in the Slater Fire. It is a total loss. The Rogue-River Siskiyou National Forest will explore options to rebuild and will provide updates as they become available. For questions or concerns regarding your reservation, please call the Recreation.gov help desk.</p>

<p>Bolan Mountain Lookout is surrounded by glass windows on all sides, providing visitors with an unparalleled view of the sheer drop-offs sharp cliffs, and breath-taking views of the rugged Siskiyou Mountains.<br><br><br><br>The current structure was built in 1953 to replace an original lookout that once stood in its place. The historic lookout is available for rent during the snow-free season with a maximum length of stay being 5 consecutive nights, and guests must bring several of their own amenities.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hikers may enjoy spending a day hiking the Bolan Lake Trail down to Bolan Lake. Hemmed in by conifer forest, the lake is stocked with trout, and is an ideal setting to enjoy fishing, non-motorized boating such as kayaking or picnicking at its banks.
<br/><br/> 
The lookout is also a prime spot for nature and scenic photography due to the stunning vistas provided. For visitors interested in astronomy, Stargazing is a popular activity on clear nights. <h2>Facilities</h2>
Hikers may enjoy spending a day hiking the Bolan Lake Trail down to Bolan Lake. Hemmed in by conifer forest, the lake is stocked with trout, and is an ideal setting to enjoy fishing, non-motorized boating such as kayaking or picnicking at its banks.
<br/><br/> 
The lookout is also a prime spot for nature and scenic photography due to the stunning vistas provided. For visitors interested in astronomy, Stargazing is a popular activity on clear nights. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
From the lookout, guests are treated to expansive views of the Red Buttes and Siskiyou Wilderness areas, Preston Peak and Bolan Lake. To the north are far views of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness and the Illinois River Valley. On a clear day, even Mount Shasta is visible to the southeast.<br/><br/>

Bolan Lake is a 12 acre, high mountain lake with a shoreline of Douglas fir, pine and hemlock. A dip in the cool waters provides much needed relief from a hot summer day. Clear nights provide guests with a dazzling display of stars and planets. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<b><u>Oregon Caves National Monument</u></b>
<br/><br/>

Discover the "Marble Halls of Oregon" nestled deep inside the Siskiyou Mountains. The caves formed as rainwater from the ancient forest above dissolved the surrounding marble and created one of the world's few marble caves. The highly complex geology found at the Monument contributes to the unusual and rare plants and animals found nowhere else but here. Experience the extensively decorated and adventurous "Marble Halls of Oregon." <br/><br/>

<b><u>Kalmiopsis Wilderness</u></b>
<br/><br/>
Kalmiopsis Wilderness is a wilderness area in the Siskiyou Mountains of southwestern Oregon, within the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. It was designated wilderness by the United States Congress in 1964 and now comprises a total of 179,755 acres. There are approximately 153 miles of trails on 24 established hiking trails in the area. The Kalmiopsis Wilderness was named for Kalmiopsis leachiana, a slow-growing plant related to the rhododendron, which was discovered in the area in 1930. 
<br/><br/>

<b><u>Red Buttes Wilderness</u></b>
<br/><br/>
The Unites States Congress designated the Red Buttes Wilderness in 1984 - it now includes a total of 19,940 acres. Management of the Red Buttes Wilderness, located on the California/Oregon border, is shared by the Klamath National Forest and the Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest. The majority of the Wilderness lies within the boundaries of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest."

BOLAN MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT

Lookout building windows reflecting sunset over mountains to the west.

Bolan Mountain Lookout

## Overview

This facility has recently undergone a CHANGE OF USE. It is now a Group/
Facility Campsite, whereby you reserve the ENTIRE facility for your use.

Reservations MUST be made 3+-days prior to arrival to ensure facility is clean
and ready for your use.

2-night minimum for reservations.

## Recreation

Creekside camping, with easy access to Applegate Lake

## Facilities

Creekside camping, with easy access to Applegate Lake

## Natural Features

Creekside camping, with easy access to Applegate Lake

## Nearby Attractions

Applegate Lake, Jacksonville, Britt Festival

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>This facility has recently undergone a CHANGE OF USE. It is now a Group/ Facility Campsite, whereby you reserve the ENTIRE facility for your use. </p>

<p>Reservations MUST be made 3+-days prior to arrival to ensure facility is clean and ready for your use. </p>

<p>2-night minimum for reservations. </p>

<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Creekside camping, with easy access to Applegate Lake</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Creekside camping, with easy access to Applegate Lake</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Creekside camping, with easy access to Applegate Lake</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Applegate Lake, Jacksonville, Britt Festival</p>

$75 per night for the ENTIRE Campground. Minimum 2-night reservations.

Example of camping spot 2

Example of camping spot

Carberry Group Campground

## Overview

Acorn Womans Lake Campground is nestled in the deep shade of a mixed-conifer
forest on the banks of Acorn Womans Lake. The facility provides tent-only
campsites that are reachable via foot trails. The unique, remote setting
offers visitors stunning scenery and access to a multitude of recreational
opportunities.  
  

## Recreation

Hiking and fishing top the list of recreational opportunities at Acorn Womans
Lake Campground. Two mountain lakes, a river and a handful of hiking trails
are accessible from the campground.  
  
  
Anglers enjoy the remote location and scenic backdrop of two natural lakes,
providing excellent fishing opportunities for coldwater and warmwater species.
Acorn Womans Lake sustains rainbow and cutthroat trout, yellow perch, brown
bullhead and black bass. The smaller Lake provides a rare fishery for 8-11"
wild, native coastal cutthroat trout. A 0.25-mile hiking trail connects the
lakes. Motors are not permitted on the lakes.  
  
  
From the campground, Acorn Womans Lake Trail is a 1-mile interpretive hike
that provides visitors with many opportunities for picnicking and swimming.
The 2-mile Summit Lake Trail travels through a mixed conifer forest and small
water crossings.  
  

## Facilities

Hiking and fishing top the list of recreational opportunities at Acorn Womans
Lake Campground. Two mountain lakes, a river and a handful of hiking trails
are accessible from the campground.  
  
  
Anglers enjoy the remote location and scenic backdrop of two natural lakes,
providing excellent fishing opportunities for coldwater and warmwater species.
Acorn Womans Lake sustains rainbow and cutthroat trout, yellow perch, brown
bullhead and black bass. The smaller Lake provides a rare fishery for 8-11"
wild, native coastal cutthroat trout. A 0.25-mile hiking trail connects the
lakes. Motors are not permitted on the lakes.  
  
  
From the campground, Acorn Womans Lake Trail is a 1-mile interpretive hike
that provides visitors with many opportunities for picnicking and swimming.
The 2-mile Summit Lake Trail travels through a mixed conifer forest and small
water crossings.  
  

## Natural Features

The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is composed of two distinct
geological provinces: the Cascade Range and the Siskiyou Mountains. The
Cascade Range is dominated by snow-capped volcanic peaks such as 9,495 foot
Mt. McLoughlin within the Sky Lakes Wilderness. The Siskiyou area embodies
world-class rivers, remarkable fisheries and the most complex and treasured
plant communities in the Pacific Northwest.  
  
Diverse landscapes provide habitat for a wide-range of wildlife, from spotted
owls and elk to salamanders and sandhill cranes.  
  

## Charges & Cancellations

Please see the recreation.gov rules & regulation policies. These policies are
system-wide, and not specific to each facility. We are NOT staffed to handle
or manage cancellations and/or changes via telephone. Please do not call or
leave any messages for these issues. Please NOTE: In Southern Oregon, we
unfortunately get difficult conditions due to forest fire smoke. The USFS has
the difficult decisions as to whether to temporarily close these facilities,
or for them to remain open. If the facilities are closed, refunds will be
honored. If the facilities remain open, the sites will be maintained, and
reservations will be honored. If you have any specific questions regarding
cancellations/changes or mofications to your existing reservation, it may be
evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please email us at applegatelake@gmail.com.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Acorn Womans Lake Campground is nestled in the deep shade of a mixed-conifer forest on the banks of Acorn Womans Lake. The facility provides tent-only campsites that are reachable via foot trails. The unique, remote setting offers visitors stunning scenery and access to a multitude of recreational opportunities.<br><br></p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Hiking and fishing top the list of recreational opportunities at Acorn Womans Lake Campground. Two mountain lakes, a river and a handful of hiking trails are accessible from the campground. <br><br><br>Anglers enjoy the remote location and scenic backdrop of two natural lakes, providing excellent fishing opportunities for coldwater and warmwater species. Acorn Womans Lake sustains rainbow and cutthroat trout, yellow perch, brown bullhead and black bass. The smaller Lake provides a rare fishery for 8-11" wild, native coastal cutthroat trout. A 0.25-mile hiking trail connects the lakes. Motors are not permitted on the lakes. <br><br><br>From the campground, Acorn Womans Lake Trail is a 1-mile interpretive hike that provides visitors with many opportunities for picnicking and swimming. The 2-mile Summit Lake Trail travels through a mixed conifer forest and small water crossings.<br><br></p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Hiking and fishing top the list of recreational opportunities at Acorn Womans Lake Campground. Two mountain lakes, a river and a handful of hiking trails are accessible from the campground. <br><br><br>Anglers enjoy the remote location and scenic backdrop of two natural lakes, providing excellent fishing opportunities for coldwater and warmwater species. Acorn Womans Lake sustains rainbow and cutthroat trout, yellow perch, brown bullhead and black bass. The smaller Lake provides a rare fishery for 8-11" wild, native coastal cutthroat trout. A 0.25-mile hiking trail connects the lakes. Motors are not permitted on the lakes. <br><br><br>From the campground, Acorn Womans Lake Trail is a 1-mile interpretive hike that provides visitors with many opportunities for picnicking and swimming. The 2-mile Summit Lake Trail travels through a mixed conifer forest and small water crossings.<br><br></p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is composed of two distinct geological provinces: the Cascade Range and the Siskiyou Mountains. The Cascade Range is dominated by snow-capped volcanic peaks such as 9,495 foot Mt. McLoughlin within the Sky Lakes Wilderness. The Siskiyou area embodies world-class rivers, remarkable fisheries and the most complex and treasured plant communities in the Pacific Northwest.<br/><br/>
Diverse landscapes provide habitat for a wide-range of wildlife, from spotted owls and elk to salamanders and sandhill cranes.<br/><br/><h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>Please see the recreation.gov rules & regulation policies. These policies are system-wide, and not specific to each facility.  We are NOT staffed to handle or manage cancellations and/or changes via telephone. Please do not call or leave any messages for these issues. Please NOTE: In Southern Oregon, we unfortunately get difficult conditions due to forest fire smoke. The USFS has the difficult decisions as to whether to temporarily close these facilities, or for them to remain open. If the facilities are closed, refunds will be honored. If the facilities remain open, the sites will be maintained, and reservations will be honored.  If you have any specific questions regarding cancellations/changes or mofications to your existing reservation, it may be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please email us at applegatelake@gmail.com. </p>

Camping fees are $25 night, which includes 1-vehicle. Additional vehicles are
$5 per day. Please print your camping reservation and place visible on
dashboard of car.  
  
  
Group Camping is $75 per night, which includes 2-vehicles. Additional vehicles
are $5 per day.  
  
  
Day Use Fee: $7 per vehicle.  
  
  
Camp-host may be onsite to collect these fees, otherwise, there is a self-pay
station with envelopes. Please place the receipt in your car dashboard window.

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## Overview

Located in southwest Oregon in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Hart-
Tish Park is surrounded by a variety of landscapes, boasting nearby volcanic
peaks, rivers and old-growth forests.  
  
Hart-Tish Park offers several acres of beautifully groomed lawn sloping down
to the shores of Applegate Lake. Visitors can spot the peaks of the majestic
Red Buttes Wilderness while looking south over the lake.

General Store with lengthy non alcoholic drink selection w/no sugar drinks as
well, large snack selection as well as camping, fishing, outdoor ammenities
sold. Boat Ramp. Fish Cleaning Station. Stand up paddleboard and kayak rental.
Bathrooms. Truck with trailer and car parking.

## Recreation

Hart-Tish Campground sits on the shores of Applegate Lake, a popular
recreation lake located north of the Red Buttes Wilderness Area. Visitors
enjoy swimming, cycling, boating, canoeing, fishing and hiking the various
trails near the lake. There is a trail that goes 18.5 miles around the lake,
with two short sections that are back on the road, as well as various trails
close to the lake that are popular with mountaion bikers.  
  
CollinS Mountain Trail, named for the family of Freeman and Sophia (Lewis)
CollingS, sisters who moved to the area in the mid-1870s from the Forest
Creek/Kanaka Flat area, begins at the Hart-Tish Park picnic area. The trail
crosses Upper Applegate Road and drops down to Grouse Creek, where it passes
an abandoned miners' cabin and several mine adits, as well as an inactive
Bigfoot trap. Leaving Grouse Creek, the trail climbs steeply for one mile to
the ridge top, gaining 1,000 foot elevation, and begins a long traverse of the
western slope of Collins Mountain.  
  
Panoramic views of Applegate Lake and the Siskiyou Crest are seen at several
locations along the trail.  
  
The inactive Bigfoot trap, found at the beginning of the trail, was built in
1974 by the North American Wildlife Research Team. The trap was inspired by a
miner who lived near the Applegate River who claimed to have found 18-inch-
long, human-like tracks in his garden. The organization operated the trap,
keeping it baited with carcasses for six years, but caught only bears.
Currently the Forest Service keeps an eye on the trap, but otherwise does not
maintain it.

## Facilities

Hart-Tish Campground sits on the shores of Applegate Lake, a popular
recreation lake located north of the Red Buttes Wilderness Area. Visitors
enjoy swimming, cycling, boating, canoeing, fishing and hiking the various
trails near the lake. There is a trail that goes 18.5 miles around the lake,
with two short sections that are back on the road, as well as various trails
close to the lake that are popular with mountaion bikers.  
  
CollinS Mountain Trail, named for the family of Freeman and Sophia (Lewis)
CollingS, sisters who moved to the area in the mid-1870s from the Forest
Creek/Kanaka Flat area, begins at the Hart-Tish Park picnic area. The trail
crosses Upper Applegate Road and drops down to Grouse Creek, where it passes
an abandoned miners' cabin and several mine adits, as well as an inactive
Bigfoot trap. Leaving Grouse Creek, the trail climbs steeply for one mile to
the ridge top, gaining 1,000 foot elevation, and begins a long traverse of the
western slope of Collins Mountain.  
  
Panoramic views of Applegate Lake and the Siskiyou Crest are seen at several
locations along the trail.  
  
The inactive Bigfoot trap, found at the beginning of the trail, was built in
1974 by the North American Wildlife Research Team. The trap was inspired by a
miner who lived near the Applegate River who claimed to have found 18-inch-
long, human-like tracks in his garden. The organization operated the trap,
keeping it baited with carcasses for six years, but caught only bears.
Currently the Forest Service keeps an eye on the trap, but otherwise does not
maintain it.

## Natural Features

The unique character of the landscapes comprising the area has led to the
designation of over 340,000 acres of the forest as wilderness, and over 200
miles of streams as National Wild and Scenic Rivers.  
  
The forest itself is composed of two distinct geological provinces, the
Cascade Range and the Siskiyou Mountains. The Cascade Range is dominated by
snow-capped volcanic peaks like the 9,495-foot Mt. McLoughlin, located within
the Sky Lakes Wilderness.  
  
The Siskiyou area embodies the most complex and treasured plant communities in
the Pacific Northwest. World-class wild rivers, biological diversity,
remarkable fisheries and complex watersheds all define the Siskiyou.  
  
Diverse landscapes provide habitat for a wide range of wildlife, from spotted
owls and bull elk to salamanders and sandhill cranes.

## Nearby Attractions

The nearby Rogue River National Recreation Trail, stretching 40 miles between
Grave Creek and Big Bend, offers some of southwestern Oregon's most scenic
landscapes and rewarding hiking experiences. This hiking-only trail follows
the north bank of the Rogue River as it winds its way toward the Pacific
Ocean.  
  
Visitors enjoy Crater Lake National Park and learning about its unique natural
and cultural history. At 1,943 feet deep, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in
the United States and one of the ten deepest lakes in the world.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Located in southwest Oregon in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Hart-Tish Park is surrounded by a variety of landscapes, boasting nearby volcanic peaks, rivers and old-growth forests.<br><br>Hart-Tish Park offers several acres of beautifully groomed lawn sloping down to the shores of Applegate Lake. Visitors can spot the peaks of the majestic Red Buttes Wilderness while looking south over the lake.</p>

<p>General Store with lengthy non alcoholic drink selection w/no sugar drinks as well, large snack selection as well as camping, fishing, outdoor ammenities sold. Boat Ramp. Fish Cleaning Station. Stand up paddleboard and kayak rental. Bathrooms. Truck with trailer and car parking. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Hart-Tish Campground sits on the shores of Applegate Lake, a popular recreation lake located north of the Red Buttes Wilderness Area. Visitors enjoy swimming, cycling, boating, canoeing, fishing and hiking the various trails near the lake. There is a trail that goes 18.5 miles around the lake, with two short sections that are back on the road, as well as various trails close to the lake that are popular with mountaion bikers. <br> <br>CollinS Mountain Trail, named for the family of Freeman and Sophia (Lewis) CollingS, sisters who moved to the area in the mid-1870s from the Forest Creek/Kanaka Flat area, begins at the Hart-Tish Park picnic area. The trail crosses Upper Applegate Road and drops down to Grouse Creek, where it passes an abandoned miners' cabin and several mine adits, as well as an inactive Bigfoot trap.  Leaving Grouse Creek, the trail climbs steeply for one mile to the ridge top, gaining 1,000 foot elevation, and begins a long traverse of the western slope of Collins Mountain. <br><br>Panoramic views of Applegate Lake and the Siskiyou Crest are seen at several locations along the trail. <br><br>The inactive Bigfoot trap, found at the beginning of the trail, was built in 1974 by the North American Wildlife Research Team. The trap was inspired by  a miner who lived near the Applegate River who claimed to have found 18-inch-long, human-like tracks in his garden. The organization operated the trap, keeping it baited with carcasses for six years, but caught only bears. Currently the Forest Service keeps an eye on the trap, but otherwise does not maintain it.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Hart-Tish Campground sits on the shores of Applegate Lake, a popular recreation lake located north of the Red Buttes Wilderness Area. Visitors enjoy swimming, cycling, boating, canoeing, fishing and hiking the various trails near the lake. There is a trail that goes 18.5 miles around the lake, with two short sections that are back on the road, as well as various trails close to the lake that are popular with mountaion bikers. <br> <br>CollinS Mountain Trail, named for the family of Freeman and Sophia (Lewis) CollingS, sisters who moved to the area in the mid-1870s from the Forest Creek/Kanaka Flat area, begins at the Hart-Tish Park picnic area. The trail crosses Upper Applegate Road and drops down to Grouse Creek, where it passes an abandoned miners' cabin and several mine adits, as well as an inactive Bigfoot trap.  Leaving Grouse Creek, the trail climbs steeply for one mile to the ridge top, gaining 1,000 foot elevation, and begins a long traverse of the western slope of Collins Mountain. <br><br>Panoramic views of Applegate Lake and the Siskiyou Crest are seen at several locations along the trail. <br><br>The inactive Bigfoot trap, found at the beginning of the trail, was built in 1974 by the North American Wildlife Research Team. The trap was inspired by  a miner who lived near the Applegate River who claimed to have found 18-inch-long, human-like tracks in his garden. The organization operated the trap, keeping it baited with carcasses for six years, but caught only bears. Currently the Forest Service keeps an eye on the trap, but otherwise does not maintain it.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The unique character of the landscapes comprising the area has led to the designation of over 340,000 acres of the forest as wilderness, and over 200 miles of streams as National Wild and Scenic Rivers.<br/><br/>

The forest itself is composed of two distinct geological provinces, the Cascade Range and the Siskiyou Mountains. The Cascade Range is dominated by snow-capped volcanic peaks like the 9,495-foot Mt. McLoughlin, located within the Sky Lakes Wilderness. 
<br/><br/> 
The Siskiyou area embodies the most complex and treasured plant communities in the Pacific Northwest. World-class wild rivers, biological diversity, remarkable fisheries and complex watersheds all define the Siskiyou.<br/><br/> 

Diverse landscapes provide habitat for a wide range of wildlife, from spotted owls and bull elk to salamanders and sandhill cranes.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The nearby Rogue River National Recreation Trail, stretching 40 miles between Grave Creek and Big Bend, offers some of southwestern Oregon's most scenic landscapes and rewarding hiking experiences. This hiking-only trail follows the north bank of the Rogue River as it winds its way toward the Pacific Ocean.<br/><br/>  

Visitors enjoy Crater Lake National Park and learning about its unique natural and cultural history.  At 1,943 feet deep, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States and one of the ten deepest lakes in the world.

Please see the recreation.gov rules & regulation policies. These policies are
system-wide, and not specific to each facility. We are NOT staffed to handle
or manage cancellations and/or changes via telephone. Please do not call or
leave any messages for these issues. Please NOTE: In Southern Oregon, we
unfortunately get difficult conditions due to forest fire smoke. The USFS has
the difficult decisions as to whether to temporarily close these facilities,
or for them to remain open. If the facilities are closed, refunds will be
honored. If the facilities remain open, the sites will be maintained, and
reservations will be honored. If you have any specific questions regarding
cancellations/changes or mofications to your existing reservation, it will be
evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please email us at info@applegatelake.com.

HART-TISH PARK at APPLEGATE LAKE

## Overview

The large meadow at the Flumet Flat Group Campground makes a great location
for group events such as reunions, church camps, school field trips and
scouting events. Located in southwest Oregon in the Rogue River-Siskiyou
National Forest, the campground's proximity to a hiking trails and scenic
waterways provides visitors with access to a multitude of recreational
activities.

## Recreation

Flumet Flat Group Campground offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to
hike, fish, hunt and enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities throughout the
year. A handful of hiking trails are accessible from the campground and in the
surrounding areas. The nearby Mule Mountain Trail offers a special opportunity
to access the hillsides above Applegate Valley and witness the seasonal
changes in wildlife activity. It is a long-distance hike, winding up and
around the arid ridges of the Oregon Siskiyous. In the spring, dwarf star
tulips, lilies, shooting stars, larkspurs and buttercups puncture the needle
and leaf mat and adorn the grass floor. Nearby Applegate Lake is a popular
recreation lake, located north of the spectacular Red Buttes Wilderness Area.
The lake is popular for swimming, boating, canoeing, and fishing. In the area
around the lake, visitors can enjoy cycling and hiking the various trails.

## Facilities

Flumet Flat Group Campground offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to
hike, fish, hunt and enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities throughout the
year. A handful of hiking trails are accessible from the campground and in the
surrounding areas. The nearby Mule Mountain Trail offers a special opportunity
to access the hillsides above Applegate Valley and witness the seasonal
changes in wildlife activity. It is a long-distance hike, winding up and
around the arid ridges of the Oregon Siskiyous. In the spring, dwarf star
tulips, lilies, shooting stars, larkspurs and buttercups puncture the needle
and leaf mat and adorn the grass floor. Nearby Applegate Lake is a popular
recreation lake, located north of the spectacular Red Buttes Wilderness Area.
The lake is popular for swimming, boating, canoeing, and fishing. In the area
around the lake, visitors can enjoy cycling and hiking the various trails.

## Natural Features

Within a short walking distance, there are swimming and fishing areas on the
Applegate River. The Gin Lin National Recreation Trail, with a self-guided
tour of 19th century mining, is located just south of Flumet Flat. It offers a
3/4 mile loop with trail markers that correspond to the information in the
brochure. History, spring wildflowers, wildlife, and a view looking down on
the Applegate River make this a popular year-round attraction. Beware of
rattlesnakes and ticks, which commonly occur in the Applegate Valley.

## Nearby Attractions

The United States Congress designated the Red Buttes Wilderness in 1984 and it
now includes a total of 19,940 acres. Management of the Red Buttes Wilderness,
located on the California/Oregon border, is shared by the Klamath National
Forest and the Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest. The majority of the
Wilderness lies within the boundaries of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National
Forest. Several lakes are accessible in the forest. Squaw Peak looks south to
Squaw Lakes, a semi-primitive developed recreation area that accepts camping
reservations from May through September. Applegate lake is a large reservoir
with boat ramps, campgrounds, viewpoints and a developed recreation area named
Hart tish. Both Squaw Lakes and Applegate lake are open for fishing year-
round.

<h2>Overview</h2>
The large meadow at the Flumet Flat Group Campground makes a great location for group events such as reunions, church camps, school field trips and scouting events. Located in southwest Oregon in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, the campground's proximity to a hiking trails and scenic waterways provides visitors with access to a multitude of recreational activities.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Flumet Flat Group Campground offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to hike, fish, hunt and enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities throughout the year. A handful of hiking trails are accessible from the campground and in the surrounding areas. The nearby Mule Mountain Trail offers a special opportunity to access the hillsides above Applegate Valley and witness the seasonal changes in wildlife activity. It is a long-distance hike, winding up and around the arid ridges of the Oregon Siskiyous. In the spring, dwarf star tulips, lilies, shooting stars, larkspurs and buttercups puncture the needle and leaf mat and adorn the grass floor. Nearby Applegate Lake is a popular recreation lake, located north of the spectacular Red Buttes Wilderness Area. The lake is popular for swimming, boating, canoeing, and fishing.  In the area around the lake, visitors can enjoy cycling and hiking the various trails.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Flumet Flat Group Campground offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to hike, fish, hunt and enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities throughout the year. A handful of hiking trails are accessible from the campground and in the surrounding areas. The nearby Mule Mountain Trail offers a special opportunity to access the hillsides above Applegate Valley and witness the seasonal changes in wildlife activity. It is a long-distance hike, winding up and around the arid ridges of the Oregon Siskiyous. In the spring, dwarf star tulips, lilies, shooting stars, larkspurs and buttercups puncture the needle and leaf mat and adorn the grass floor. Nearby Applegate Lake is a popular recreation lake, located north of the spectacular Red Buttes Wilderness Area. The lake is popular for swimming, boating, canoeing, and fishing.  In the area around the lake, visitors can enjoy cycling and hiking the various trails.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Within a short walking distance, there are swimming and fishing areas on the Applegate River. The Gin Lin National Recreation Trail, with a self-guided tour of 19th century mining, is located just south of Flumet Flat. It offers a 3/4 mile loop with trail markers that correspond to the information in the brochure.  History, spring wildflowers, wildlife, and a view looking down on the Applegate River make this a popular year-round attraction.  Beware of rattlesnakes and ticks, which commonly occur in the Applegate Valley. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The United States Congress designated the Red Buttes Wilderness in 1984 and it now includes a total of 19,940 acres. Management of the Red Buttes Wilderness, located on the California/Oregon border, is shared by the Klamath National Forest and the Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest. The majority of the Wilderness lies within the boundaries of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest.
 Several lakes are accessible in the forest. Squaw Peak looks south to Squaw Lakes, a semi-primitive developed recreation area that accepts camping reservations from May through September. Applegate lake is a large reservoir with boat ramps, campgrounds, viewpoints and a developed recreation area named Hart tish. Both Squaw Lakes and Applegate lake are open for fishing year-round.

FLUMET FLAT GROUP CAMPGROUND

Sunlit deciduous tree in mixed conifer forest

Flumet Flat Group Campground

## Overview

Jackson Campground is located on the beautiful Applegate River in the
Applegate Valley near Medford, Grants Pass and historic Jacksonville.

## Recreation

Jackson Campground sits on the shores of the Applegate River, a popular
recreation site located north of the Red Buttes Wilderness Area. Visitors
enjoy swimming, cycling, boating, canoeing, fishing and hiking the various
trails near the river.  
  
Nearby is the inactive Bigfoot trap, found at the beginning of the trail,
built in 1974 by the North American Wildlife Research Team. The trap was
inspired by a miner who lived near the Applegate River who claimed to have
found 18-inch-long, human-like tracks in his garden. The organization operated
the trap, keeping it baited with carcasses for six years, but caught only
bears. Currently the Forest Service keeps an eye on the trap, but otherwise
does not maintain it

## Facilities

Jackson Campground sits on the shores of the Applegate River, a popular
recreation site located north of the Red Buttes Wilderness Area. Visitors
enjoy swimming, cycling, boating, canoeing, fishing and hiking the various
trails near the river.  
  
Nearby is the inactive Bigfoot trap, found at the beginning of the trail,
built in 1974 by the North American Wildlife Research Team. The trap was
inspired by a miner who lived near the Applegate River who claimed to have
found 18-inch-long, human-like tracks in his garden. The organization operated
the trap, keeping it baited with carcasses for six years, but caught only
bears. Currently the Forest Service keeps an eye on the trap, but otherwise
does not maintain it

## Natural Features

The unique character of the landscapes comprising the area has led to the
designation of over 340,000 acres of the forest as wilderness, and over 200
miles of streams as National Wild and Scenic Rivers.  
  
The forest itself is composed of two distinct geological provinces, the
Cascade Range and the Siskiyou Mountains. The Cascade Range is dominated by
snow-c apped volcanic peaks like the 9,495-foot Mt. McLoughlin, located within
the Sky Lakes Wilderness.  
  
The Siskiyou area embodies the most complex and treasured plant communities in
the Pacific Northwest. World-class wild rivers, biological diversity,
remarkable fisheries and complex watersheds all define the Siskiyou.  
  
Diverse landscapes provide habitat for a wide range of wildlife, from spotted
owls and bull elk to salamanders and Sandhill cranes.

## Nearby Attractions

Stop by historic Jacksonville while in the area or enjoy special events like
the Britt Festival.  
  
The nearby Rogue River National Recreation Trail, stretching 40 miles between
Grave Creek and Big Bend, offers some of southwestern Oregon's most scenic
landscapes and rewarding hiking experiences. This hiking-only trail follows
the north bank of the Rogue River as it winds its way toward the Pacific
Ocean.  
  
Visitors enjoy Crater Lake National Park and learning about its unique natural
and cultural history. At 1,943 feet deep, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in
the United States and one of the ten deepest lakes in the world.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Jackson Campground is located on the beautiful Applegate River in the Applegate Valley near Medford, Grants Pass and historic Jacksonville.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Jackson Campground sits on the shores of the Applegate River, a popular recreation site located north of the Red Buttes Wilderness Area. Visitors enjoy swimming, cycling, boating, canoeing, fishing and hiking the various trails near the river. 
<br/><br/>
Nearby is the inactive Bigfoot trap, found at the beginning of the trail, built in 1974 by the North American Wildlife Research Team. The trap was inspired by a miner who lived near the Applegate River who claimed to have found 18-inch-long, human-like tracks in his garden. The organization operated the trap, keeping it baited with carcasses for six years, but caught only bears. Currently the Forest Service keeps an eye on the trap, but otherwise does not maintain it<h2>Facilities</h2>
Jackson Campground sits on the shores of the Applegate River, a popular recreation site located north of the Red Buttes Wilderness Area. Visitors enjoy swimming, cycling, boating, canoeing, fishing and hiking the various trails near the river. 
<br/><br/>
Nearby is the inactive Bigfoot trap, found at the beginning of the trail, built in 1974 by the North American Wildlife Research Team. The trap was inspired by a miner who lived near the Applegate River who claimed to have found 18-inch-long, human-like tracks in his garden. The organization operated the trap, keeping it baited with carcasses for six years, but caught only bears. Currently the Forest Service keeps an eye on the trap, but otherwise does not maintain it<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The unique character of the landscapes comprising the area has led to the designation of over 340,000 acres of the forest as wilderness, and over 200 miles of streams as National Wild and Scenic Rivers.
<br/><br/>
The forest itself is composed of two distinct geological provinces, the Cascade Range and the Siskiyou Mountains. The Cascade Range is dominated by snow-c
apped volcanic peaks like the 9,495-foot Mt. McLoughlin, located within the Sky Lakes Wilderness. 
<br/><br/>
The Siskiyou area embodies the most complex and treasured plant communities in the Pacific Northwest. World-class wild rivers, biological diversity, remarkable fisheries and complex watersheds all define the Siskiyou.
<br/><br/>Diverse landscapes provide habitat for a wide range of wildlife, from spotted owls and bull elk to salamanders and Sandhill cranes.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Stop by historic Jacksonville while in the area or enjoy special events like the Britt Festival. 
<br/><br/>
The nearby Rogue River National Recreation Trail, stretching 40 miles between Grave Creek and Big Bend, offers some of southwestern Oregon's most scenic landscapes and rewarding hiking experiences. This hiking-only trail follows the north bank of the Rogue River as it winds its way toward the Pacific Ocean.
<br/><br/>
Visitors enjoy Crater Lake National Park and learning about its unique natural and cultural history. At 1,943 feet deep, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States and one of the ten deepest lakes in the world.

Please see the recreation.gov rules & regulation policies. These policies are
system-wide, and not specific to each facility. We are NOT staffed to handle
or manage cancellations and/or changes via telephone. Please do not call or
leave any messages for these issues. Please NOTE: In Southern Oregon, we
unfortunately get difficult conditions due to forest fire smoke. The USFS has
the difficult decisions as to whether to temporarily close these facilities,
or for them to remain open. If the facilities are closed, refunds will be
honored. If the facilities remain open, the sites will be maintained, and
reservations will be honored. If you have any specific questions regarding
cancellations/changes or mofications to your existing reservation, it will be
evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please email us at applegatelake@gmail.com.

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