Chinquapin Group Campground

CHINQUAPIN GROUP CAMPGROUND, 26568 REDWOOD HWY
Cave Junction, OR 97523

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.

Camp site features

Across 1 camp site:

Fire pit: all 1 sites
Pets allowed: all 1 sites
ADA accessible: all 1 sites
Group sites: all 1 sites
Largest party: 75 people

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 24.6 mi · Mid River RV Park

Directions

From the Redwood Hwy (Hwy 199) in Cave Junction, turn east on Hwy 46 towards Oregon Caves National Monument. Continue on Hwy 46 for approximately 10.5 miles and just a quarter mile past the Grayback Campground on the left is Cedar Guard Station. Chinquapin Group Campground is located behind Cedar Guard Station and is accessed through the gate immediately to the right (east) of Cedar Guard Station.

Stay Limit

Check in from 11 AM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

1 review

5 stars

Charlotte W

Loop:Chinquapin Group Campground

Site:

Reviewed 2 years ago

The campground had an ample field for many tents. We stuck near the boundaries because of the morning and afternoon sunshine, which was quite hot in July. The creek has a swimming hole across the road from the campground, which our kids enjoyed very much. The public trail that starts at the back of the parking lot was used only a few times during our weeklong stay and the folks passing through were very respectful of our camp site. We were very happy to be a little isolated from the Grayback Campground as our group of kids was still awake after 10pm, and being across the road meant we were not disturbing other campers and could be more relaxed. Drinking water was readily available. The toilets were not flushing, but were clean and maintenance came by twice during our stay to keep them that way. We were super happy to be halfway between Cave Junction the town and the Oregon Caves Park. It made our visit there very easy, and the caves are spectacular.

Availability

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