River Bridge Campground is adjacent to the Rogue River and offers ample
opportunity for fishing swimming and hiking. The Upper Rogue Trail is easily
accessible from parking lot and the nearby are several sandy areas that offer
a place to sit and relax by the river.  Prospect OHV trail system is eassily
accessed from campground.

  * 9 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits
  * 2 OHV campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits
  * Garbage Disposal

<p>River Bridge Campground is adjacent to the Rogue River and offers&nbsp;ample opportunity for fishing swimming and hiking. The Upper Rogue Trail is easily accessible from parking lot&nbsp;and the nearby are&nbsp;several sandy areas that offer a place to sit and relax by the river.&nbsp; Prospect OHV trail system is eassily accessed from campground.</p><ul><li>9 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits</li><li>2 OHV campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits</li><li>Garbage Disposal&nbsp;</li></ul>

Camping: $15 /site/night Extra Vehicles: $5 /night

Bird's eye view of the campground

River Bridge Campground

Mill Creek Campground is adjacent to Mill Creek. The campground has
opportunity for fishing and swimming.

## Facilities

  * 10 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits
  * Garbage Disposal

<p>Mill Creek Campground is adjacent to&nbsp;Mill Creek. The campground has opportunity for fishing and swimming.&nbsp;</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>10 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits</li><li>Garbage Disposal</li></ul>

Camping: $15 /campsite/night Extra Vehicle: $5 /night

Mill Creek Campground

## Overview

Jim Creek Group Campground provides your group with a peaceful camping
experience in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest.

## Recreation

Woodruff Bridge picnic area is nearby and provides access to the Upper Rogue
River Trail. The Upper Rogue River Trail (USFS #1034) mostly parallels the
Rogue River for about 47 miles from near the river’s headwaters at Boundary
Springs in Crater Lake National Park to the North Fork Dam outside Prospect,
Oregon.

A managed off-highway vehicle (OHV) trail system with two play areas and an
OHV friendly campground are within a few minutes drive of this group
campground.

## Facilities

Jim Creek Group Campground is a rustic site with limited amenities. The
campground accommodates tents only and up to 40 people. Picnic tables and a
campfire ring are available as well as a vault toilet just a short hike down
the trail set away from the camp area. No water or garbage service is
available.

## Natural Features

This campground is very secluded and is set in an old growth grove of Douglas-
fir trees adjacent to Abbott Creek, a tributary of the Rogue River.

## Nearby Attractions

Visit Crater Lake National Park and learn about its unique natural and
cultural history. At a depth of 1,943 feet, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in
the United States and one of the ten deepest lakes in the world.  

Experience 172 miles of river and mountain landscapes along the Rogue-Umpqua
Scenic Byway. Travel from rolling oak-covered hills and towering coniferous
forests, to roaring white water rapids and incised inter-canyon lava flows.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Jim Creek Group Campground provides your group with a peaceful camping experience in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Woodruff Bridge picnic area is nearby and provides access to the Upper Rogue River Trail. The Upper Rogue River Trail (USFS #1034) mostly parallels the Rogue River for about 47 miles from near the river’s headwaters at Boundary Springs in Crater Lake National Park to the North Fork Dam outside Prospect, Oregon. </p>
<p>A managed off-highway vehicle (OHV) trail system with two play areas and an OHV friendly campground are within a few minutes drive of this group campground.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Jim Creek Group Campground is a rustic site with limited amenities.  The campground accommodates tents only and up to 40 people.  Picnic tables and a campfire ring are available as well as a vault toilet just a short hike down the trail set away from the camp area.  No water or garbage service is available.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p> This campground is very secluded and is set in an old  growth grove of Douglas-fir trees adjacent to Abbott Creek, a tributary of the Rogue River. </p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Visit Crater Lake National Park and learn about its unique natural and cultural history.  At a depth of 1,943 feet, Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States and one of the ten deepest lakes in the world. <br></p>
<p>Experience 172 miles of river and mountain landscapes along the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway.  Travel from rolling oak-covered hills and towering coniferous forests, to roaring white water rapids and incised inter-canyon lava flows.  </p>

Stream, bushes and grasses in partial sun with conifer forest in background.

JIM CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND

Jim Creek Group Campground

Abbott Creek Campground is a remote and picturesque campground in the midst of
an old-growth forest and adjacent to  Abbott Creek. This campground offers
opportunities for fishing, swimming and hiking.  There are five OHV friendly
campsites within the campground that allow for easy access to Prospect OHV
Trail System.

The Upper Rogue River Trail _ _ may be accessed nearby at Woodruff Bridge Day
Use Area.

## Facilities

  * 25 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits
  * OHV use allowed at sites 1-5
  * Garbage Disposal

<p>Abbott Creek Campground is a remote and picturesque campground in the midst of an old-growth forest&nbsp;and adjacent to&nbsp;&nbsp;Abbott Creek.&nbsp;This campground offers opportunities for fishing, swimming and hiking.&nbsp; There are five OHV friendly campsites within the campground that allow&nbsp;for easy access to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recarea/?recid=69994">Prospect&nbsp;OHV Trail System</a>.</p><p>The <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recarea/?recid=69636">Upper Rogue River Trail</a><u>&nbsp;</u>may&nbsp;be accessed nearby at Woodruff Bridge Day Use Area.</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>25 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits</li><li>OHV use allowed at sites 1-5</li><li>Garbage Disposal</li></ul>

* **Camping:** $15 /campsite/night
  * **Extra Vehicle Fee:** $5

Abbott Creek Campground

Natural Bridge Campground stretches along the scenic Upper Rogue River, with
majestic conifers creating pleasantly shaded sites and privacy between
campsites. This campground offers opportunity for fishing, swimming and
hiking.  Rogue Gorge Trail and the Uper Rogue Trail are easily accessed from
campground.

## Facilities

  * 17 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits
  * Garbage Disposal

<p>Natural Bridge Campground stretches along the scenic Upper Rogue River, with majestic conifers creating pleasantly shaded sites and privacy between campsites. This campground offers opportunity for fishing, swimming and hiking.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rogue Gorge Trail and the Uper Rogue Trail are easily accessed from campground.</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>17 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits</li><li>Garbage Disposal</li></ul>

Natural Bridge Campground

## Overview

There are 73 campsites, each site is unique and**not recommended for trailers
over 28 feet long**. The campground road to sites 64 -87 may be hard for some
vehicles to access due to large trees along roadway and tight curves.

Union Creek 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 3 full hook up sites located near the day use parking lot that can
accomodate most trailers and off highway vehicles are allowed.

Union Creek Resort is within walking distance of most sites and provides
access to a convenience store, restaurant, ice cream shop and lodging. The
Rogue River and Union Creek ( a 15 mile long tributary) are located within the
campground and present opportunities for fishing and swimming.

Please note: This is the Union Creek Campground located in southwestern Oregon
in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest near Medford. This is not the
Union Creek Campground located in eastern Oregon near Baker City.

## 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 Rogue Gorge Day Use through Union Creek Campground and down to
Natural Bridge Day Use Area.

## Facilities

Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Drinking water and vault toilets
are located throughout the campground. There is no cell phone service.
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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>There are 73 campsites, each site is unique and<strong> not recommended for trailers over 28 feet long</strong>. The campground road to sites 64 -87 may be hard for some vehicles to access due to large trees along roadway and tight curves. </p>
<p>Union Creek 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. </p>
<p>There are 3 full hook up sites located near the day use parking lot that can accomodate most trailers and off highway vehicles are allowed.  </p>
<p>Union Creek Resort is within walking distance of most sites and  provides access to a convenience store, restaurant, ice cream shop and lodging. The Rogue River and Union Creek ( a 15 mile long tributary) are located within the campground and present opportunities for fishing and swimming. </p>
<p>Please note: This is the Union Creek Campground located in southwestern Oregon in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest near Medford. This is not the Union Creek Campground located in eastern Oregon near Baker City.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>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 Rogue Gorge Day Use through Union Creek Campground and  down to Natural Bridge Day Use Area. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Drinking water and vault toilets are located throughout the campground. There is no cell phone service. Firewood is available for purchase at the Campground Host Site.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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. </p>


<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (541) 560-3400.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>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.</p>

Union Creek Campground Map

Day Use Area

Natural Bridge Trail

Entrance Sign

River

Union Creek Bridge

Amphitheater

Union Creek Campground   Rogue River

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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. </p>
<p>Union Creek Resort is within a mile from the campground and provides access to a convenience store, restaurant, ice cream shop and lodging. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>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. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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. </p>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (541) 560-3400.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>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.</p>

Farewell Bend Campground Map

Farewell Bend

Farewell Bend Campground

## Facilities

  * Campsites with picnic tables, and fire rings
  * No drinking water
  * No toilet
  * No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

<h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>Campsites with picnic tables, and fire rings</li><li>No drinking water</li><li>No toilet</li><li>No garbage disposal - Please pack it out<br />&nbsp;</li></ul>

Bessie Shelter Horse Camp

## Overview

Imnaha Guard Station is located in the southwest portion of Oregon's Cascade
Range, at an elevation of 3,800 feet. The facility offers a remote setting and
most of the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. This cabin does not
feature indoor lighting so guests will need to bring lanterns or flashlights.

## Recreation

Hiking and Birdwatching are popular activities among guests visiting this
cabin.

Bird songs from nuthatches, chickadees, and Steller's jays are common at
Imnaha Guard Station. Varied thrush are around and can be identified with
their distinct calls that lift from the forest floor. Occasionally the loud
drumming of the dilapidated woodpecker can be heard, the largest woodpecker in
North America.

Sky Lakes wilderness is within a short drive from the cabin and can be
accessed from Blue Canyon Trailhead and Alta Lake Trailhead. The Lower South
Fork trail is also a short drive from Imnaha Cabin and has multiple trailheads
to choose from.

## Facilities

The Imnaha Guard House has a living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen, and
is designed to comfortably sleep 4 occupants. The bedroom is furnished with a
full-size bed, a small closet and one dresser. The kitchen is equipped with a
table and chairs, sink, refrigerator, stove, and basic cooking utensils. The
bathroom has running water, shower and flush toilet.

The heater, stove and refrigerator are operated by propane, and potable water
for drinking and cooking is available from the faucet. A picnic table in the
backyard permits comfortable outside dining.

The cabin features a lava-rock fireplace in the front room. There are no
guarantees of firewood. Visitors should bring lanterns, sleeping bags, towels
and matches. A very small Forest Service campground called Imnaha, is located
within sight of the cabin but will remain closed for the season.

## Natural Features

Imnaha Guard Station is surrounded by an old-growth forest composed of
Douglas-fir, white fir, incense cedar, ponderosa pine, sugar pine, and western
white pine. A notably large, 300-year-old Douglas-fir, known as "The Big
Tree," towers above the canopy near the Imnaha cabin.  

Imnaha Springs is just up a trail behind the cabin and forms separate rivulets
that flow through yellow monkey flowers and moss. The large volume of water
that bubbles from the springs is crystal clear and ice cold.

## Contact Info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general
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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Imnaha Guard Station is located in the southwest portion of Oregon's Cascade Range, at an elevation of 3,800 feet. The facility offers a remote setting and most of the amenities needed for a comfortable stay.  This cabin does not feature indoor lighting so guests will need to bring lanterns or flashlights.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Hiking and Birdwatching are popular activities among guests visiting this cabin. </p>
<p>Bird songs from nuthatches, chickadees, and Steller's jays are common at Imnaha Guard Station. Varied thrush are around and can be identified with their distinct calls that lift from the forest floor.  Occasionally the loud drumming of the dilapidated woodpecker can be heard, the largest woodpecker in North America.</p>
<p>Sky Lakes wilderness is within a short drive from the cabin and can be accessed from Blue Canyon Trailhead and Alta Lake Trailhead.  The  Lower South Fork trail is also a short drive from Imnaha Cabin and has multiple trailheads  to choose from.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The Imnaha Guard House has a living room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen, and is designed to comfortably sleep 4 occupants. The bedroom is furnished with a full-size bed, a small closet and one dresser. The kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs, sink, refrigerator, stove, and basic cooking utensils. The bathroom has running water, shower and flush toilet.</p><p>The heater, stove and refrigerator are operated by propane, and potable water for drinking and cooking is available from the faucet. A picnic table in the backyard permits comfortable outside dining.</p><p>The cabin features a lava-rock fireplace in the front room. There are no guarantees of firewood. Visitors should bring lanterns, sleeping bags, towels and matches. A very small Forest Service campground called Imnaha, is located within sight of the cabin but will remain closed for the season.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Imnaha Guard Station is surrounded by an old-growth forest composed of Douglas-fir, white fir, incense cedar, ponderosa pine, sugar pine, and western white pine. A notably large, 300-year-old Douglas-fir, known as "The Big Tree," towers above the canopy near the Imnaha cabin.<br></p>
<p>Imnaha Springs is just up a trail behind the cabin and forms separate rivulets that flow through yellow monkey flowers and moss. The large volume of water that bubbles from the springs is crystal clear and ice cold.</p>

<h2>Contact Info</h2>
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (541) 560-3400.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>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.</p>

Flag pole in front of L-shaped house in conifer forest.

IMNAHA GUARD STATION4

IMNAHA GUARD STATION3

IMNAHA GUARD STATION

IMNAHA GUARD STATION2

Picture of the Imnaha Living room area Fireplace

Imnaha Guard Station Living Room

Imnaha Guard Station

## Overview

The guard station at Lodgepole Meadow was built in 1935 by the Civilian
Conservation Corps to replace the original station built in 1911. Lodgepole
Meadow was used as a remote guard station for the early Forest Service crews
working in the area.  
  
  
  
During WWII, Herb and Zella Wright, a husband and wife lookout team, lived
throughout the winter high up on the Blue Rock Lookout several miles away
watching for enemy aircraft. Lodgepole Guard Station served as their base
camp.  
  
  
  
Today, Lodgepole Guard Station is a perfect destination for horse enthusiasts,
families and those looking for a unique camping experience in the Rogue River-
Siskiyou National Forest.

## Recreation

The meadow offers plenty of room and even terrain for a large group of
visitors to spread out, camp, horseback ride, hike, mountain bike or just
relax.  
  
Additional horseback riding trails are a short trailer ride away, and include
the Alta Lake, Middle Fork and Seven Lakes Trails, all of which lead into the
Sky Lakes Wilderness.

## Facilities

Considered to be an outstanding example of Civilian Conservation Corps
construction in the Pacific Northwest, the one story cabin is designed to
comfortably sleep 4 occupants. The bedroom is furnished with a full-size bed,
a small closet and one dresser. The living room is furnished with a futon and
coffee table. The kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs, a sink, a
refrigerator, a stove, and basic cooking utensils. The bathroom has running
water, a shower and flush toilet.

The heater, stove and refrigerator are operated by propane and potable water
may be available for drinking and cooking from the faucet. (call ranger
station to check status of water at cabin) A picnic table in the backyard
permits comfortable outside dining.

Lighting is not available at the site, so bringing lanterns and flashlights is
a must. Guests will also need to bring sleeping bags & towels.  
  
A former bunkhouse, tool shed, barn and stable with several horse paddocks,
are also on site. There is additional space for tent camping in the yard.

## Natural Features

Lodgepole Guard Station is surrounded by 40 acres of cross-fenced pastures
dotted with pines, and surrounded by forested rolling hills. The large grassy
meadow has a long history of being a major grazing area for horses and cattle,
and that tradition continues today.  
  
Diverse landscapes of the Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest provide habitat
for a wide-range of wildlife in the area, including spotted owls and bull elk
to salamanders and salmon. These species, along with many others, depend on
the surrounding undeveloped wilderness, undisturbed wetlands, clean streams,
and diverse forests to live.

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The guard station at Lodgepole Meadow was built in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps to replace the original station built in 1911. Lodgepole Meadow was used as a remote guard station for the early Forest Service crews working in the area. <br><br><br><br>During WWII, Herb and Zella Wright, a husband and wife lookout team, lived throughout the winter high up on the Blue Rock Lookout several miles away watching for enemy aircraft. Lodgepole Guard Station served as their base camp.<br><br><br><br>Today, Lodgepole Guard Station is a perfect destination for horse enthusiasts, families and those looking for a unique camping experience in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
The meadow offers plenty of room and even terrain for a large group of visitors to spread out, camp, horseback ride, hike, mountain bike or just relax.
<br/><br/>
Additional horseback riding trails are a short trailer ride away, and include the Alta Lake, Middle Fork and Seven Lakes Trails, all of which lead into the Sky Lakes Wilderness.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Considered to be an outstanding example of Civilian Conservation Corps construction in the Pacific Northwest, the one story cabin is designed to comfortably sleep 4 occupants. The bedroom is furnished with a full-size bed, a small closet and one dresser. The living room is furnished with a futon and coffee table. The kitchen is equipped with a table and chairs, a sink, a refrigerator, a stove, and basic cooking utensils. The bathroom has running water, a shower and flush toilet. </p>
<p>The heater, stove and refrigerator are operated by propane and potable water may be available for drinking and cooking from the faucet. (call ranger station to check status of water at cabin) A picnic table in the backyard permits comfortable outside dining. </p>
<p>Lighting is not available at the site, so bringing lanterns and flashlights is a must. Guests will also need to bring sleeping bags & towels.<br><br>A former bunkhouse, tool shed, barn and stable with several horse paddocks, are also on site. There is additional space for tent camping in the yard.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Lodgepole Guard Station is surrounded by 40 acres of cross-fenced pastures dotted with pines, and surrounded by forested rolling hills. The large grassy meadow has a long history of being a major grazing area for horses and cattle, and that tradition continues today.
<br/><br/> 
Diverse landscapes of the Rogue River Siskiyou National Forest provide habitat for a wide-range of wildlife in the area, including spotted owls and bull elk to salamanders and salmon. These species, along with many others, depend on the surrounding undeveloped wilderness, undisturbed wetlands, clean streams, and diverse forests to live.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (541) 560-3400.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>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.</p>

Cabin with red siding and fences in flat meadow backed by conifer forest

LODGEPOLE GUARD STATION

Lodgepole Guard Station

South Fork Campground is near the South Fork of the Rogue River within an old
growth forest.

## Facilities

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

<p>South Fork Campground is near the&nbsp;South Fork of the Rogue River within an old growth forest.</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>6 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits</li><li>No garbage disposal - Please pack it out</li></ul>

Camping: $8 /site/night Extra Vehicles: $5 /night

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