Nook Bar

Nook Bar

Part of Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

Overview

Nook Bar provides dispersed campsites for tents or small trailers on a large river bar by the beautiful Wild and Scenic Chetco River. Enjoy summer fun in the crystal-clear waters of this outstanding river! A few shaded spots can be found along the tree line. Camping on the gravel bar during the winter months is discouraged due to the frequency of high-water events.

Facilities

  • Vault toilets available.

  • Potable water is not available at this site.

  • Garbage disposal is available from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (541) 247-3600.

Important Notices

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

    • Campfire allowed if no fire restrictions in place. Learn more about current fire information: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/rogue-siskiyou/fire/info

    • Garbage disposal (from Memorial Day to Labor Day only). Otherwise there is no on-site garbage disposal. Please pack out what you pack in. For more on Leave No Trace Ethics, please visit lnt.org.

    • Fireworks are prohibited.

    • OHV/ATV use prohibited.

    • Quiet hours between 10pm and 6am.

    • Dogs must be on a leash.

    • There is no cell phone coverage.

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

Available Activities

  • Birding - Birding
  • Camping - Camping
  • Fishing - Fishing
  • Hiking - Hiking
  • Picnicking - Picnicking
  • Water Activities - Water Activities
  • Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
  • Day Use Area - Day Use Area
  • Boating - Boating
  • Kayaking - Kayaking
  • Paddle Boating - Paddle Boating
  • Photography - Photography

Directions

<p>From <strong>Brookings, OR</strong>, turn off US Highway 101 onto the North Bank Chetco River Road (County Road 784). This becomes Forest Service Road 1376. Nook Bar is approximately 3 miles from the Forest boundary on Forest Service Road 1376.</p>

Contact Information

29279 Ellensburg Ave
Gold Beach, OR 97444

Rental Options

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Available Campsites