This campground is located in a beautiful forested setting, with the Oregon
Caves National Momunent located approximately 5 miles further down the road.
Several of the campsites are located along Sucker Creek, which also provides
cool waters to jump in or just soak your feet in on hot summer days. Revel in
the amazing biodiversity that is so unique to the Illinois Valley by venturing
out on the 1 mile loop trail suitable for families that leads to Grayback
Creek and around the historical Civilian Conservation Corps camp at the Cedar
Guard Station.

There is a pleasant day use area with a small amphitheater and a large picnic
area, complete with shelters and a fireplace.

## Facilities

  * 39 campsites (tent-sites) with picnic tables, and fire pits
  * 10 day use sites
  * Drinking water
  * Vault toilet
  * Garbage disposal
  * Campground host available

<p>This campground is located in a beautiful forested setting, with the Oregon Caves National Momunent located approximately 5 miles further down the road. Several of the campsites are located along Sucker Creek, which also provides cool waters to jump in or just soak your feet in on hot summer days. Revel&nbsp;in the amazing biodiversity that is so unique to the Illinois Valley by venturing out on the 1 mile loop trail suitable for families that leads to Grayback Creek and around the historical Civilian Conservation Corps camp at the Cedar Guard Station.</p><p>There is a pleasant day use area with a small amphitheater and a large picnic area, complete with shelters and a fireplace.</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>39 campsites (tent-sites) with picnic tables, and fire pits</li><li>10 day use sites</li><li>Drinking water</li><li>Vault toilet</li><li>Garbage disposal</li><li>Campground host available</li></ul>

* $15 for campsite
  * $5 for additional vehicle

Bird's eye view of the campground

Grayback Campground

## 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.

<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>

Picnic table and vault toilet in sun dappled pine forest.

CHINQUAPIN GROUP CAMPGROUND

Chinquapin Group Campground

Bolan Lake Campground sits along the shores of Bolan Lake, a 12-acre lake
sitting high above the Illinois Valley. Campsites are in a dispersed camping
area, but are equipped with tables and fire pits. Large conifers provide shade
in the heat of summer months, and the wildflowers are not to be missed in this
area in the early summer.

Bolan Lake Trail #1245, located within the campground, climbs up to the old
fire lookout on Bolan Peak. The lookout is available for rent; reservations
must be made at www.recreation.gov.

## Facilities

  * 12 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits
  * No drinking water
  * 2 vault toilets
  * No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

<p>Bolan Lake Campground sits along the shores of Bolan Lake, a 12-acre lake sitting high above the Illinois Valley. Campsites are in a dispersed camping area, but are equipped with tables and fire pits. Large&nbsp;conifers provide shade in the heat of summer months, and the wildflowers are not to be missed in this area in the early summer.</p><p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=70462">Bolan Lake Trail #1245</a>,&nbsp;located within the campground,&nbsp;climbs up to the old fire lookout on Bolan Peak. The lookout is available for rent; reservations must be made at <a href="http://www.recreation.gov">www.recreation.gov</a>.</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>12 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits</li><li>No drinking water</li><li>2 vault toilets</li><li>No garbage disposal - Please pack it out</li></ul>

* $10/night for campsite
  * $5/night for additional vehicle

Bolan Lake Campground

## Overview

In 2024, the Siskiyou Mountain Club partnered with the US Forest Service to
rebuild the Bolan Mountain Lookout after it burned down in the Slater fire in
2020. For more information on this project, check out this short film created
by Vincent DiFrancesco with the Siskiyou Mountain Club.
https://youtu.be/wJYSNzqWCVo

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 historic lookout is
available for rent during the snow-free season with a maximum length of stay
being 3 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

The 14 x 14 foot one room cabin is designed to house a maximum of four people,
and offers a primitive camping experience. The 30 to 40 steps up to the
lookout are steep and uneven, so visitors should use caution when climbing to
the main cabin. The room is equipped with a table, two chairs, a single bed
with pad that folds out into two twins, cleaning supplies and a fire
extinguisher. A vault toilet is located near the lookout. No water is
available on site, so guests must pack in water for drinking, cooking and
washing. Guests must also provide their own camp stove, light source, sleeping
bag, towels, dish soap, matches, cooking gear, toilet paper and garbage bags.

## 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>In 2024, the Siskiyou Mountain Club partnered with the US Forest Service to rebuild the Bolan Mountain Lookout after it burned down in the Slater fire in 2020.  For more information on this project, check out this short film created by Vincent DiFrancesco with the Siskiyou Mountain Club. <a href="https://youtu.be/wJYSNzqWCVo" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/wJYSNzqWCVo</a></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. The historic lookout is available for rent during the snow-free season with a maximum length of stay being 3 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>
<p>The 14 x 14 foot one room cabin is designed to house a maximum of four people, and offers a primitive camping experience. The 30 to 40 steps up to the lookout are steep and uneven, so visitors should use caution when climbing to the main cabin. The room is equipped with a table, two chairs, a single bed with pad that folds out into two twins, cleaning supplies and a fire extinguisher. A vault toilet is located near the lookout. No water is available on site, so guests must pack in water for drinking, cooking and washing. Guests must also provide their own camp stove, light source, sleeping bag, towels, dish soap, matches, cooking gear, toilet paper and garbage bags.</p><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, rebuilt in 2024 after it's complete destruction in the 2020 Slater Fire.

Bolan Mountain Lookout

BOLAN MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT

Lookout building windows reflecting sunset over mountains to the west.

Bolan Lookout in the stars

Bolan Lookout - parking area

Bolan Lookout - rock steps up from the parking area

Bolan Lookout - stairs up from the parking area

BOLAN MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT sunset

Bolan Lookout - road up to the lookout

BOLAN MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT interior

Bolan Lookout

Little Falls Campground is a pleasant little campground, complete with views
of the Illinois River and the expansive mountains surrounding the Illinois
Valley.

## Facilities

  * 3 tent campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits
  * Amphitheater with large fire pit
  * No drinking water
  * Vault toilet
  * No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

<p>Little Falls Campground is a pleasant little campground, complete&nbsp;with views of the Illinois River and the expansive mountains surrounding the Illinois Valley.</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>3 tent campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits</li><li>Amphitheater with large fire pit</li><li>No drinking water</li><li>Vault toilet</li><li>No garbage disposal - Please pack it out</li></ul>

Little Falls Campground

A rustic setting above Josephine Creek and the Illinois River.  

## Facilities

  * 6 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits
  * No drinking water
  * Vault toilet
  * No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

<p>A rustic setting above Josephine Creek and the Illinois River. &nbsp;</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>6 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits</li><li>No drinking water</li><li>Vault toilet</li><li>No garbage disposal - Please pack it out</li></ul>

Josephine Campground

Campsites are located along the Wild and Scenic Illinois River. There are 2
covered picnic sites across the road from the camping area.

## Facilities

  * 4 walk-in campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits
  * No drinking water
  * 2 vault toilets (within walking distance from campsites)
  * No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

<p>Campsites are located along the Wild and Scenic Illinois River. There are 2 covered picnic sites across the road from the camping area.</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>4 walk-in campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits</li><li>No drinking water</li><li>2 vault toilets (within walking distance from campsites)</li><li>No garbage disposal - Please pack it out</li></ul>

Sixmile Campground

Beginning May 22, 2026, possessing and consuming alcohol will be prohibited
along the recreational section of the Wild and Scenic Illinois River. The
prohibition does not apply to private lands within the closure boundary. This
prohibition will last through September 30, 2026.

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following act
is prohibited on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, within the Wild
Rivers Ranger District, Illinois River Corridor as described below and
depicted on Exhibits A and B. This Order will be effective May 22, 2026,
through September 30, 2026, and May 28, 2027, through September 30, 2027,
unless rescinded sooner.

### PROHIBITION:

  * Possessing an alcoholic beverage as defined by Oregon State law. [36 CFR § 261.58 (bb)]  

### ILLINOIS RIVER CORRIDOR ALCOHOL PROHIBITION CLOSURE AREA:

The Illinois River Corridor Alcohol Prohibition Closure Area (“Closure Area”)
boundary is ¼ mile from each side of Forest Service Road #4103, beginning
where Forest Service Road #4103 crosses the Forest boundary in the Southwest ¼
of the Northeast ¼ of Section 8, T.38S, R.8W., continuing west, and ending at
the intersection of Forest Service Road #4103 and Forest Service Road #087 in
the Southwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 33, T.37S., R.9W., Josephine
County, Willamette Meridian. The Closure Area does not include private lands
within the boundary.  

The Closure Area includes the following developed recreation sites: Kerby Flat
Trailhead, Kerby Flat Day Use Area, Snailback Trailhead, Horn Bend Trailhead,
Sixmile Campground, Sixmile Day Use Area, River Bench Campground, Divers Hole
Day Use Area, Store Gulch Campground, Store Gulch Day Use Area, Echo Beach
Campground, and Iron Ring Day Use Area. Exhibit A.  

The Closure Area also includes Cedar Camp Campground and the land within a
¼-mile radius around the campground boundary. Exhibit B.  

The Closure Area includes all National Forest System roads and trails within
the boundaries of the Closure Area.  

This prohibition is in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 C.F.R. Part
261, Subpart A.  

Violations of these prohibitions are punishable by a fine of not more than
$5,000.00 for an individual or $10,000.00 for a corporation or imprisonment
for not more than six months or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3551,
3559, 3571, and 3581.

Executed at Medford, Oregon this 11th day of May 2026.

<p>Beginning May 22, 2026, possessing and consuming alcohol will be prohibited along the recreational section of the Wild and Scenic Illinois River. The prohibition does not apply to private lands within the closure boundary. This prohibition will last through September 30, 2026.</p>
<p>Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following act is prohibited on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, within the Wild Rivers Ranger District, Illinois River Corridor as described below and depicted on Exhibits A and B. This Order will be effective May 22, 2026, through September 30, 2026, and May 28, 2027, through September 30, 2027, unless rescinded sooner.</p><h3>PROHIBITION:</h3><ul><li>Possessing an alcoholic beverage as defined by Oregon State law. [36 CFR § 261.58 (bb)]<br/> </li></ul><h3>ILLINOIS RIVER CORRIDOR ALCOHOL PROHIBITION CLOSURE AREA:</h3><p>The Illinois River Corridor Alcohol Prohibition Closure Area (“Closure Area”) boundary is ¼ mile from each side of Forest Service Road #4103, beginning where Forest Service Road #4103 crosses the Forest boundary in the Southwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of Section 8, T.38S, R.8W., continuing west, and ending at the intersection of Forest Service Road #4103 and Forest Service Road #087 in the Southwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 33, T.37S., R.9W., Josephine County, Willamette Meridian. The Closure Area does not include private lands within the boundary.<br/> </p><p>The Closure Area includes the following developed recreation sites: Kerby Flat Trailhead, Kerby Flat Day Use Area, Snailback Trailhead, Horn Bend Trailhead, Sixmile Campground, Sixmile Day Use Area, River Bench Campground, Divers Hole Day Use Area, Store Gulch Campground, Store Gulch Day Use Area, Echo Beach Campground, and Iron Ring Day Use Area. Exhibit A.<br/> </p><p>The Closure Area also includes Cedar Camp Campground and the land within a ¼-mile radius around the campground boundary. Exhibit B.<br/> </p><p>The Closure Area includes all National Forest System roads and trails within the boundaries of the Closure Area.<br/> </p><p>This prohibition is in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A.<br/> </p><p>Violations of these prohibitions are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000.00 for an individual or $10,000.00 for a corporation or imprisonment for not more than six months or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3551, 3559, 3571, and 3581.</p><p>Executed at Medford, Oregon this 11th day of May 2026.</p>

Illinois River Corridor Seasonal Alcohol Prohibition

Effective June 1, 2026, seasonal fire restrictions and parking restrictions
are in place along the Illinois River Road on the Wild Rivers Ranger District.

### The following are prohibited:

  * Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, except in designated Forest Service fire rings. [36 CFR 261.52(a)]  
2\. Parking or leaving a vehicle inside the white lines along Forest Service
Road #4103 (Illinois River Road.) [36 CFR 261.58(g)]

**FIRE AND OCCUPANCY AND USE: PARKING**

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts
are prohibited within the Wild Rivers Ranger District of the Rogue River-
Siskiyou National Forest. This Order is effective June 1, 2026, through
October 31, 2026, unless sooner rescinded.

### PROHIBITIONS:

  1. Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, except in designated Forest Service fire rings. [36 CFR 261.52(a)]
  2. Parking or leaving a vehicle inside the white lines along Forest Service Road #4103 (Illinois River Road.) [36 CFR 261.58(g)]

### AREA CLOSURE DESCRIPTION:

The order boundary is ¼ mile from both sides of Forest Service Road #4103
(Illinois River Road), from the Forest boundary in the Southwest ¼ of the
Northeast ¼ of Section 8, T.38S, R.8W., to the intersection with Forest
Service Road #087 in the Southwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 33, T.37S.,
R.9W., Willamette Meridian, within National Forest System lands. See Exhibit
A.

### EXEMPTIONS:

Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from the
Order:

  1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this order.
  2. Any Federal, State or local officer or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 C.F.R.
Part 261, Subpart A.

Violation of these prohibitions are punishable by a fine of not more than
$5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for
not more than 6 months, or both (16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3551, 3559,
3571, and 3581).

Executed in Medford, Oregon this 1st day of June 2026.

<p>Effective June 1, 2026, seasonal fire restrictions and parking restrictions are in place along the Illinois River Road on the Wild Rivers Ranger District.</p><h3>The following are prohibited: </h3><ul><li>Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, except in designated Forest Service fire rings. [36 CFR 261.52(a)]<br/>2. Parking or leaving a vehicle inside the white lines along Forest Service Road #4103 (Illinois River Road.) [36 CFR 261.58(g)]</li></ul>
<p class="text-align-center"><strong>FIRE AND OCCUPANCY AND USE: PARKING</strong></p><p>Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 CFR § 261.50(a) and (b), the following acts are prohibited within the Wild Rivers Ranger District of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. This Order is effective June 1, 2026, through October 31, 2026, unless sooner rescinded.</p><h3>PROHIBITIONS:</h3><ol><li>Building, maintaining, attending or using a fire, except in designated Forest Service fire rings. [36 CFR 261.52(a)]</li><li>Parking or leaving a vehicle inside the white lines along Forest Service Road #4103 (Illinois River Road.) [36 CFR 261.58(g)]</li></ol><h3>AREA CLOSURE DESCRIPTION:</h3><p>The order boundary is ¼ mile from both sides of Forest Service Road #4103 (Illinois River Road), from the Forest boundary in the Southwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of Section 8, T.38S, R.8W., to the intersection with Forest Service Road #087 in the Southwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ of Section 33, T.37S., R.9W., Willamette Meridian, within National Forest System lands. See Exhibit A.</p><h3>EXEMPTIONS:</h3><p>Pursuant to 36 CFR § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from the Order:</p><ol><li>Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this order.</li><li>Any Federal, State or local officer or member of an organized rescue or fire fighting force in the performance of an official duty.</li></ol><p>These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A.</p><p>Violation of these prohibitions are punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than 6 months, or both (16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3551, 3559, 3571, and 3581).</p><p>Executed in Medford, Oregon this 1st day of June 2026.</p>

Illinois River Road Seasonal Restrictions

Several walk in campsites along the Illinois River. River Bench Day Use and
Campground are located on a lower river terrace, within a forested setting.
Must hike down one of two access trails to use.

## Facilities

  * 8 walk in campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits
  * No drinking water
  * Vault toilet within walking distance
  * No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

<p>Several walk in campsites along the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=74294" rel="nofollow">Illinois River</a>. <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=77743" rel="nofollow">River Bench Day Use</a> and Campground are located on a lower river terrace, within a forested setting. Must hike down one of two access trails to use.</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>8 walk in campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits</li><li>No drinking water</li><li>Vault toilet within walking distance</li><li>No garbage disposal - Please pack it out</li></ul>

River Bench Campground

## Overview

Acorn Womans Lake Campgrounds are nestled in a mixed-conifer forest on the
banks of Acorn Womans Lake. The facility provides remote spread-out 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 with a campsite far enough from other campsites. Some campsites
are up to 0.8 of a mile from parking area, some are closer. Forest Service
vault toilets are spread out and a short walk away.

## 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

Acorn Womans Lake Campground contains 10 individual sites and five group
sites. All sites are walk-in and designated for tent camping only. They are
reachable by walking on foot trails from the parking area. Vehicles must be
parked outside the gated area, and all personal belongings must be carried to
the campsite. The closest campsites are approximately 1/4 mile from parking
and the farthest campsites are approximately 1.5 miles from parking. SOMETIMES
we do offer an ATV portage service for your camping gear. We will not
transport people. This service is at the discretion of the Camp Host and
charged at $25 per trip. For more info email info@applegatelake.com.

Picnic tables, campfire rings and vault toilets are provided. Drinking water
is available on the East side hand pump by campsite #2. Campers must supply
their own drinking water or have containers to fill at this handpump. Please
note, there is a two-night minimum when you desire to reserve a Friday or
Saturday night. Visit www.applegatelake.com for more information.

## 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.  
  

## Nearby Attractions

Remote Wilderness.

## 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 Campgrounds are nestled in a mixed-conifer forest on the banks of Acorn Womans Lake. The facility provides remote spread-out 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 with a campsite far enough from other campsites. Some campsites are up to 0.8 of a mile from parking area, some are closer. Forest Service vault toilets are spread out and a short walk away. </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>Acorn Womans Lake Campground contains 10 individual sites and five group sites. All sites are walk-in and designated for tent camping only. They are reachable by walking on foot trails from the parking area. Vehicles must be parked outside the gated area, and all personal belongings must be carried to the campsite. The closest campsites are approximately 1/4 mile from parking and the farthest campsites are approximately 1.5 miles from parking. SOMETIMES we do offer an ATV portage service for your camping gear. We will not transport people. This service is at the discretion of the Camp Host and charged at $25 per trip. For more info email info@applegatelake.com.</p><p>Picnic tables, campfire rings and vault toilets are provided. Drinking water is available on the East side hand pump by campsite #2. Campers must supply their own drinking water or have containers to fill at this handpump. Please note, there is a two-night minimum when you desire to reserve a Friday or Saturday night. Visit <a href="http://www.applegatelake.com/home.html" rel="nofollow">www.applegatelake.com</a> for more information.</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>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Remote Wilderness.</p><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.

info@applegatelake.com

Example of camping spot

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Acorn Woman Lakes

## Overview

This facility is a Group/ Facility Campsite, whereby you reserve the ENTIRE
facility for your use.

You get the gate code and have a HUGE parking lot behind a locked gate with 11
campsites. Some near parking lot some close by nestled against Cooper Creek.
Close walk to river access which goes to Applegate Lake. Open year round.
Perfect for RV's, campers etc. Great spot to set up camp for hunting, fishing
parties etc.

## Recreation

Creekside camping, with easy access to Applegate Lake and surrounding
wilderness. This campsite is used for hunting groups, large gatherings of all
types as well as small groups.

## Facilities

The campground is LOCKED. Please check-in at Hart Tish Park General Store to
get the key for the campground. Forest Service vault toilets. Fire rings,
Picnic tables. Close to Cooper Creek and walk to river access to Applegate
Lake.

## Natural Features

Creekside camping, with easy access to Applegate Lake and surrounding creeks
and river. Copper creek runs through part of this campground.

## Nearby Attractions

Applegate Lake, Jacksonville, Britt Festival, Hunting and fishing, vineyards,
wilderness, hiking, Bigfoot Trap....

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>This facility is a Group/ Facility Campsite, whereby you reserve the ENTIRE facility for your use. </p><p>You get the gate code and have a HUGE parking lot behind a locked gate with 11 campsites. Some near parking lot some close by nestled against Cooper Creek. Close walk to river access which goes to Applegate Lake. Open year round. Perfect for RV's, campers etc. Great spot to set up camp for hunting, fishing parties etc. </p><h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Creekside camping, with easy access to Applegate Lake and surrounding wilderness. This campsite is used for hunting groups, large gatherings of all types as well as small groups.</p><h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground is LOCKED. Please check-in at Hart Tish Park General Store to get the key for the campground. Forest Service vault toilets. Fire rings, Picnic tables. Close to Cooper Creek and walk to river access to Applegate Lake.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Creekside camping, with easy access to Applegate Lake and surrounding creeks and river. Copper creek runs through part of this campground. </p>
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Applegate Lake, Jacksonville, Britt Festival, Hunting and fishing, vineyards, wilderness, hiking, Bigfoot Trap....</p>

$75 per night for the ENTIRE Campground. Now open year-round.

Example of camping spot 2

Carberry Group Campground

Sites are located on Applegate Lake. There are wheelchair accessible
facilities.

## Facilities

  * 14 campsites (tent-sites) with picnic tables, and fire pits
  * 1 group campsite (20-50 people)
  * No drinking water
  * Vault toilet
  * Garbage disposal available during operating season

**Seasonal information:** The site is free and open during the off-season as a
walk-in site (parking at the gate, and proceeding on foot). No services or
water are available during the off-season. Please pack out all trash and
remember to Leave No Trace.

<p>Sites are located on Applegate Lake. There are wheelchair accessible facilities.</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>14 campsites (tent-sites) with picnic tables, and fire pits</li><li>1 group campsite (20-50 people)</li><li>No drinking water</li><li>Vault toilet</li><li>Garbage disposal available during operating season</li></ul><p><strong>Seasonal information:</strong> The site is free and open during the off-season as a walk-in site (parking at the gate, and&nbsp;proceeding on foot).&nbsp;No services or water are available during the off-season. Please pack out all trash and remember to <a class="offsiteicon" href="https://lnt.org/learn/7-principles" target="_blank">Leave No Trace</a>.</p>

Fees apply during peak season (**early-May through mid-September**):

  * **Campsites (14 available)** : $20/night
  * **Extra vehicle:** $5
  * **Off-Season:** FREE

Watkins Campground

Campsites are located along the Wild and Scenic Illinois River.

## Facilities

  * 4 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits
  * 2 walk-in campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits
  * No drinking water
  * Vault toilet
  * No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

<p>Campsites are located along the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=74294">Wild and Scenic Illinois River</a>.</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>4 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits</li><li>2 walk-in campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits</li><li>No drinking water</li><li>Vault toilet</li><li>No garbage disposal - Please pack it out</li></ul>

Store Gulch Campground

This primitive camping area is near the historic mill site pond.  This pond is
stocked with rainbow trout annually by the Oregon Department of Fish and
Wildlife. Fishing is best in the  spring to early summer.  There is an
accessible trail and fishing platform.

## Facilities

  * 4 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits
  * No drinking water
  * No toilet
  * No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

<p>This primitive camping area is near the historic mill site pond. &nbsp;This pond is stocked with rainbow trout annually by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Fishing is best in the &nbsp;spring to early summer. &nbsp;There is an accessible trail and fishing platform.</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>4 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits</li><li>No drinking water</li><li>No toilet</li><li>No garbage disposal - Please pack it out</li></ul>

Spalding Pond Campground

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.

Hart-tish offers day use areas for swimmers, and the convenience of a cement
boat ramp for those looking to launch their boats! The Applegate Lake borders
the campground making the view worth the drive. Hart-tish has eight tent sites
set in shaded trees, all with their own campfire and BBQ pits. RV sites are
located in front of the general store, and offer visitors a spectacular view
of the lake. All of the campsites are dry camping (no water); however, there
is a clean and modern restroom for your convenience. For a small day use fee,
you can launch your boat at the cement dock and enjoy the beautiful Applegate
Lake.

Trails around the lake provide hikers and mountain bikers room to roam. Kayak
and stand up paddleboard (SUP) rentals are also available.

Hart-Tish park is one of the few Forest Service campgrounds with several acres
of beautifully groomed lawn sloping down to the water's edge. From Hart-Tish
one can look south across the lake to the peaks of the majestic Red Buttes
Wilderness. The boat ramp is usable until the lake drops below 1,928 feet
(above sea level) or when the facility is closed for winter.

Nearby Hiking Opportunities: Applegate Lake trail system, including Da-ku-be-
te-de Trail, Grouse Loop Trail, and the Collings Mountain Trail.

**The site is operated by aconcessionaire. Reservations must be made through
www.recreation.gov, or by calling (541) 899-9220.**

<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.&nbsp;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 <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=77583&amp;actid=51">Red Buttes Wilderness</a> while looking south over the lake.</p><p>Hart-tish offers day use areas for swimmers, and the convenience of a cement boat ramp for those looking to launch their boats! The Applegate Lake borders the campground making the view worth the drive. Hart-tish has eight tent sites set in shaded trees, all with their own campfire and&nbsp;BBQ pits. RV sites are located in front of the general store, and offer&nbsp;visitors a&nbsp;spectacular view of the lake. All of the campsites are dry camping (no water); however,&nbsp;there is&nbsp;a clean and&nbsp;modern restroom for your convenience. For a small day use fee, you can launch your boat at the cement dock and enjoy the beautiful Applegate Lake.</p><p>Trails around the lake provide hikers and mountain bikers room to roam. Kayak and stand up paddleboard (SUP)&nbsp;rentals are also&nbsp;available.</p><p>Hart-Tish park is one of the few Forest Service campgrounds with several acres of beautifully groomed lawn sloping down to the water&#39;s edge. From Hart-Tish one can look south across the lake to the peaks of the majestic <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recarea/?recid=77583">Red Buttes Wilderness</a>. The boat ramp is usable until the lake drops below 1,928 feet (above sea level) or when the facility is closed for winter.</p><p>Nearby Hiking Opportunities: Applegate Lake trail system, including <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=70180">Da-ku-be-te-de Trail</a>, <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=70224">Grouse Loop Trail</a>, and the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=70156">Collings Mountain Trail</a>.</p><p><strong>The site is operated by a <a href="http://applegatelake.com/contact.html">concessionaire</a>. Reservations must be made through <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233186">www.recreation.gov</a>, or by calling (541) 899-9220.</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

* **Standard Campsites (non-electric tent sites):** $30/night
  * **Dry RV Sites (8 available):** $30/night
  * **Group Site:** $75/night
  * **Day use** : $7
  * **Boat Launch:  **$10

Hart-tish Campground

Tipsu Tyee is located along the shore of Applegate Lake and is accessible only
by the Payette Trail #970 or by boat. Persons accessing this site by boat may
find current information about lake levels helpful.

## Facilities

  * 5 campsites (tent-sites) with picnic tables, and fire pits
  * No drinking water
  * Vault toilet
  * No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

<p>Tipsu Tyee is located along the shore of Applegate Lake and is accessible only by the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=70340">Payette Trail #970</a>&nbsp;or by boat. Persons accessing this site by boat may find current information about lake levels helpful.&nbsp;</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>5 campsites (tent-sites) with picnic tables, and fire pits</li><li>No drinking water</li><li>Vault toilet</li><li>No garbage disposal - Please pack it out</li></ul>

Tipsu Tyee Campground

## 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 nonalcoholic drink selection w/no sugar drinks as
well, large snack selection as well as camping, fishing, outdoor amenities,
worms, ICE CREAM, ice and more sold. Boat Ramp. Fish Cleaning Station. Stand
up paddleboard and kayak rentals. Bathrooms. Truck with trailer and car
parking.

Camping and dry RV sites all with easy access to the lake.

## 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, kayaking, paddleboarding, world
renown 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
mountain bikers due to the trails and choices of climbs having trails for
every level. 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 mines, 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 and a hiker. Trails
and lake activities are plentiful.

## Facilities

Hart-Tish Campground has seven traditional tent campsites and eight lakeside
RV parking spots. All tent campsites are a short walk in of approximately 75
yards, with carts provided for transporting gear. The RV sites are a
sectioned-off portion of the day-area use parking. The RV sites back-up
directly to the lake shoreline. It's a beautiful setting, but there may be
day-use car traffic in close proximity to the boat launch area. RV campers are
allocated two parking spots to help accommodate slide-outs and extra gear.
Drinking water and flush toilets are available, as well as an on-site General
Store. Kayak and Paddle Board rentals are available at $45 for 3-hrs or $60
all-day. This is also a boat ramp as well as a fish cleaning station offered.
Please note, GENERATORS ARE ONLY ALLOWED TO OPERATE FROM 10 AM TO 12 NOON AND
FROM 4 PM TO 6 PM in order to keep the peace and quiet people visit here for.
Please note, there is a two-night minimum when you desire to reserve a Friday
or Saturday night. Please Note: There is NO INTERNET service or cell coverage
at the Lake. Wi-Fi is available to purchase for $30 for 12 hours.

## 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. The historic town of Jacksonville has an endless amount of activities
for adults as well as children not to mention The Incredible Venue the Britt
Fest. 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. 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 nonalcoholic drink selection w/no sugar drinks as well, large snack selection as well as camping, fishing, outdoor amenities, worms, ICE CREAM, ice and more sold. Boat Ramp. Fish Cleaning Station. Stand up paddleboard and kayak rentals. Bathrooms. Truck with trailer and car parking. </p><p>Camping and dry RV sites all with easy access to the lake. </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, kayaking, paddleboarding, world renown 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 mountain bikers due to the trails and choices of climbs having trails for every level. 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 mines, 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 and a hiker. Trails and lake activities are plentiful.</p><h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Hart-Tish Campground has seven traditional tent campsites and eight lakeside RV parking spots. All tent campsites are a short walk in of approximately 75 yards, with carts provided for transporting gear. The RV sites are a sectioned-off portion of the day-area use parking. The RV sites back-up directly to the lake shoreline. It's a beautiful setting, but there may be day-use car traffic in close proximity to the boat launch area. RV campers are allocated two parking spots to help accommodate slide-outs and extra gear. Drinking water and flush toilets are available, as well as an on-site General Store. Kayak and Paddle Board rentals are available at $45 for 3-hrs or $60 all-day. This is also a boat ramp as well as a fish cleaning station offered. Please note, GENERATORS ARE ONLY ALLOWED TO OPERATE FROM 10 AM TO 12 NOON AND FROM 4 PM TO 6 PM in order to keep the peace and quiet people visit here for. Please note, there is a two-night minimum when you desire to reserve a Friday or Saturday night. Please Note: There is NO INTERNET service or cell coverage at the Lake. Wi-Fi is available to purchase for $30 for 12 hours.</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>
<p>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. The historic town of Jacksonville has an endless amount of activities for adults as well as children not to mention The Incredible Venue the Britt Fest. 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.</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 will be
evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please email us at info@applegatelake.com.