Overview

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

Natural Features

The area around Six Mile Campground is defined by the remarkably clear, jade-green swimming pools and dramatic rocky shorelines of the Wild and Scenic Illinois River. Nestled in the rugged Siskiyou Mountains, the landscape features unique serpentine soils and forested ridges of Jeffrey pine and Douglas fir. This deep river canyon offers stunning vistas, riverside boulders for sunbathing, and is a prime corridor for spotting bald eagles and river otters near the Six Mile Day Use Recreation Area.

Recreation

There is hiking, swimming and fishing available at the campground.

Nearby Attractions

Six Mile Campground serves as a central hub for several outdoor attractions along the Wild and Scenic Illinois River. Immediately adjacent is the Six Mile Day Use Area, which is highly popular for its deep, emerald-green swimming holes, rock jumping ledges, and riverside picnic pavilions. A short distance away, you can visit the historic Swinging Bridge, a wooden suspension bridge providing 60-foot-high views over a rocky river ravine and access to secluded swimming and scuba spots. For those interested in more active pursuits, the Illinois River Trail begins nearby, offering rugged backpacking routes through the Kalmiopsis Wilderness. Further back toward Selma, you can explore the diverse plant life at the Eight Dollar Mountain Botanical Area or enjoy boating and fishing at Lake Selmac.

Important Notices

• • First come, first serve camping, limited to 14 days.

  • Campfires are allowed in developed Forest Service installed metal fire rings when conditions allow. Learn more about current fire information: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/rogue-siskiyou/fire/info

  • Fireworks are prohibited.

  • OHV/ATV use prohibited in campground.

  • Quiet hours between 10pm and 6am.

  • Must pay via Scan & Pay onsite with the Recreation.gov app. App must be downloaded with cellular service prior to arriving

  • Dogs must be on a leash.

  • No trash service available, pack out what you pack in.

  • The Illinois River has very cold water year-round, is remote and has very volatile flows. Always practice safety when recreating in the river and wear a PFD.

  • Driving can be dangerous along the Illinois River road, often narrow with blind corners, so please remain cautious.

Available Activities

• Camping - Camping
• Water Access - Water Access
• Hiking - Hiking
• Swimming - Swimming

Directions

<p>From Selma, OR, off of Highway 199 is the turn for the Illinois River Road (Forest Road 4301).  Take that road approximately 6 miles to the campsites.  Just before the Six Mile Day Use Area you will take the spur road to the right to the parking area for the campsites</p>

Contact Information

Phone: (541) 592-4000

Rental Options

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