Farewell Bend Campground

$22.00–$44.00/night

Show on map541-560-3900alisa.acosta@aracosta.com
High Cascades Ranger District, 47201 Highway 62
Prospect, OR 97536

Overview

Farewell Bend Campground was constructed in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corp. The campground is located 18 miles west of Crater Lake National Park and in the midst of an old growth forest. There are 60 campsites that can accommodate trailers, rvs and tents. The Rogue River is located within the campground allowing for fishing and swimming. 

Union Creek Resort is within a mile from the campground and provides access to a convenience store, restaurant, ice cream shop and lodging. 

Recreation

The entire length of the Upper Rogue River is closely followed by the Upper Rogue River Trail. The trail is hiker-only and easily traveled for short segments at a time. Hikers can also enjoy the Rogue Gorge Trail System that travels from Farewell Bend Campground through Union Creek Campground and down to Natural Bridge Day Use Area. 

Facilities

This large campground contains a variety of campsites to accommodatetents trailers and rvs. Drinking water and flush toilets are provided, as well as picnic tables and campfire rings. Firewood is available for purchase at the Campground Host Site.

Natural Features

The Upper Rogue River is fed by snowmelt and springs originating on the peaks of the Cascade Range, including the slopes of Mt. Mazama—the volcanic caldera that contains Crater Lake. Along the uppermost portion of the Upper Rogue, the river is narrow and shallow, but very swift. The river has, for a two-mile stretch, carved more than 200 feet down into the Mazama pumice (which was deposited about 8,000 years ago during the explosion that created Crater Lake). Downstream, the Upper Rogue passes through the narrow, turbulent Rogue Gorge of black lava and soon plunges entirely underground (into a lava tube) for about 250 feet at Natural Bridge. Interpretive trails at both of these places provide good views of the river, with signs that explain the natural history. 

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 560-3400.

Nearby Attractions

Diamond Lake Resort, Crater Lake National Park, Lost Creek Lake, Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway, National Falls, Rogue Gorge, Natural Bridge and Mount McLoughlin are all wonderful sights to see.

Camp site features

Across 56 camp sites:

  • Picnic table: all 56 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 56 sites
  • Group sites: 5 of 56 sites
  • Longest rig: 40 ft
  • Largest party: 8 people

Directions

From Medford, OR, take OR-62 (Crater Lake Hwy) about 12 miles past Prospect to Farewell Bend Campground. From Klamath Falls, travel north on US 97 to OR-62 (Crater Lake Hwy). Travel west about 15 miles past Crater Lake National Park to Farewell Bend Campground, at the intersection of OR-62 and OR-230.

Stay Limit

Check in from 3 PM, check out by 2 PM.

Reviews

209 reviews
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2 stars
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Deanna G
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Reviewed 10 days ago
Fantastic campground and site! Clean, well cared for, extremely quiet. Hearing the river overnight was lovely.
Paul B
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Reviewed 11 days ago
Camp host was friendly and very helpful with an early check-in. The campground was quiet and camp site was clean. Restroom was electric and flush toilets.
Marjorie B
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Reviewed 15 days ago
We had a campsite here for 3 nights. The campground wasn’t well maintained and there was only 1 bathroom that was open and accessible to us. We had to walk clear across the campsite to access the bathroom. The men’s side was filthy. The other 2 bathrooms were locked when we arrived and then after some plumbing repair were opened the next day. However, they to, were not clean. The host had a sign up that said “Host Off Duty”, with no time or date specified when they would be available. We never saw the campground host during our stay. I hope other campgrounds in the vicinity are better maintained.
Richard J
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Reviewed 15 days ago
There was no working water spigot or restrooms in the loop where we had our reservation. We did not find out that the water had been turned off in 1/2 the campground until we had completely set up camp. This should have been disclosed before we arrived.
Don S
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Reviewed 18 days ago
Very nice camp site, great for the grand kids.
Thomas J
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Reviewed 20 days ago
This may be our favorite campsite in Oregon, or anywhere for that matter. It is on a beautiful and wild section of the upper Rogue River and most of the campsites are fairly shady which is nice in the hot summer days. There is a small creek that shoots off of the main river which you can dip into and there is a nice trail from the campground along the river for miles and miles. The flush toilets are nice and a place to plug in your electronics, although there is no cell service until you get about 10 miles down the road to Prospect (which is nice to be away from the phone except for pictures) There is some road noise from the highway, especially by the first 10 or so sites, and the last ones in the upper 40s, but overall it is a very peaceful and beautiful place. It is a gem of a campground! We appreciate that we can reserve our favorite sites ahead of time, so I hope that doesn't change.
Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

Popularity: Quiet

Busiest in August, when about 38% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 7 years of reservations.

Season dates

Peak season

May 21, 2026 – Oct 5, 2026

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Peak season

May 21, 2027 – Oct 5, 2027

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Peak season

May 21, 2028 – Oct 5, 2028

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