Overview

Jackson Campgrounds are located on the beautiful Applegate River in the Applegate Valley near Ruch, Medford, Grants Pass and historic Jacksonville.

Facilities

The campground has eight tent only campsites, two dry RV sites and one group site. Campsites are located along the Applegate River. Camp trailers are not recommended due to tight corners and short campsite spur lengths. The day use area is adjacent to campground. Drinking water and clean bathroom with flush toilets are available. There are NO showers. Kayak and paddle board rentals are available at nearby Applegate Lake, $45for 3-hrs or $60 all-day. There is also a boat ramp offered at the Lake. Please note, there is a two-night minimum when you desire to reserve a Friday or Saturday night.

Natural Features

Recreation

Jackson Campground sits on the shores of the Applegate River, a popular recreation site located north of the Red Buttes Wilderness Area. Visitors enjoy swimming, cycling, boating, canoeing, fishing and hiking the various trails near the river. Nearby is the inactive Bigfoot trap, found at the beginning of the trail, 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.

Nearby Attractions

Stop by historic Jacksonville while in the area or enjoy special events like the Britt Festival. 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. Applegate Lake is minutes away and has an 18-mile trail that winds through the forest around it. Mountain biking, hiking, trail running and more for all levels is abundant and visitors swim in the river and or lake from early to sunset which is 930 PM for most of the summer here. Visitors also 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.

Important Notices

• Tent camping includes parking for one vehicle, each additional vehicle is $7 per night / On-site camp hosts available

• Please schedule arrival prior to 8 p.m., or call to make late arrival arrangements. As a courtesy to other campers, late arrivals after 8:30 p.m. may be accommodated elsewhere, as to not disturb the sleeping and quiet campground.
• Check-in time is 2:00 p.m., but we will accommodate early arrivals if the campsite is empty.

• Check-out time is 10:00 a.m. If your spot is open on your departure day, you may pay $7 additional dollars, and enjoy the day.

• Quiet time for generators and RV noise is 6 p.m.

• Dumping of sewage or gray water is prohibited.
• When your first camping night is a Friday or Saturday night, a two-night minimum reservation is required.

• This is a USFS facility, operated under a special-use permit by Aztoor LLC. All inquiries should be directed to: www.applegatelake.com, which also has direct contact information for email & phone. 

• Dogs on a leash are welcome. Please be considerate of other campers and keep pets under control at all times.

• Upon arrival, please check-in with camp-host.  

• See campground MAP: https://applegatelake.com/jackson-map

• Click here for more information about Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
• Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

• Cancellations: Recreation.gov collects an $8 reservation fee, which is non-refundable. The campsite cancellation fee is a flat $10 for your entire reservation. EXAMPLE: if you booked (2) nites at $30 per nite, your total camping fee would be $68. If you cancelled at least 48-hours prior to your reservation arrival, your refund would be: $68-$8-$10 = $50 net refund. If you late cancel (within 48-hr of your arrival), you will also forfeit the first-nite camping fee. In this same example, you would be refunded: $68-$8-$10-$30 = $20 net refund. Processing refunds is time-consuming & expensive for the facility, and we potentially will not refill your camping spot. This loses revenue for the facility due to your situation & circumstances changing. The Facility is NOT responsible for acts of God / weather / fire-restrictions / smoke / or other things outside the control of the facility. Thanks for your understanding. If you have any questions please email: chandler@applegatelake.com  

Available Activities

• Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
• Camping - Camping
• Boating - Boating
• Biking - Biking
• Canoeing - Canoeing
• Day Use Area - Day Use Area
• Fishing - Fishing
• Kayaking - Kayaking
• Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
• Paddle Boating - Paddle Boating
• Photography - Photography
• Ranger Station - Ranger Station
• Star Gazing - Star Gazing
• Swimming - Swimming
• Tubing - Tubing
• Water Access - Water Access
• Rafting - Rafting
• Hiking - Hiking
• Birding - Birding
• Berry Picking - Berry Picking

Directions

Highway 238 to Upper Applegate Road. Campground is close to mile marker 9.

Contact Information

Phone: 541-899-9220

Rental Options

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