Can you reserve a site at Jackson Campground on the Applegate River?

Yes, Jackson Campground on the Applegate River is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Jackson Campground on the Applegate River?

25 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Jackson Campground on the Applegate River?

Yes, pets are allowed at Jackson Campground on the Applegate River.

Are campfires allowed at Jackson Campground on the Applegate River?

Campfires are allowed at Jackson Campground on the Applegate River. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Jackson Campground on the Applegate River, Oregon — 12 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

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

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.

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

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-c apped 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

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.

The facts

12 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 25 ft
Up to 20 people per site
Loops: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER

Site types

8 Tent Only Nonelectric
3 RV Nonelectric
1 Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

12 campsites at Jackson Campground on the Applegate River

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 10:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
001	JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	25 ft	6	🐾
002	JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	25 ft	6	🐾
003	JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	25 ft	6	🐾
004	JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	25 ft	6	🐾
005	JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	25 ft	6	🐾
006	JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	25 ft	6	🐾
007	JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	25 ft	6	🐾
008	JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	25 ft	6	🐾
Group 1	JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER	Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	25 ft	20	🐾
RV1	JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	25 ft	6	🐾
RV2	JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	25 ft	6	🐾
RV3	JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Riverfront	25 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

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

42.11404, -123.08706 · 42°6'50.6"N 123°5'13.4"W

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Typical weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Low °F	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Precip in	3.9	3.2	2.6	2.1	1.6	0.8	0.4	0.4	0.6	1.9	3.3	5.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

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 applegatelake@gmail.com.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Jackson Campground on the Applegate River

Can you reserve a site at Jackson Campground on the Applegate River?: Yes, Jackson Campground on the Applegate River is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Jackson Campground on the Applegate River have?: 12 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Jackson Campground on the Applegate River?: 25 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Jackson Campground on the Applegate River?: Yes, pets are allowed at Jackson Campground on the Applegate River.
Are campfires allowed at Jackson Campground on the Applegate River?: Campfires are allowed at Jackson Campground on the Applegate River. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Jackson Campground on the Applegate River

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Jackson Campground less than 0.1 mi · Campground
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Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Jackson Campground on the Applegate River