Jackson Campground On The Applegate River
Jackson Campground On The Applegate River is a national forest campground in Oregon. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Oregon
- Coordinates
- 42.11404, -123.08706
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Berry Picking, Biking, Birding, Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Paddle Boating
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 541-899-9220
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Jackson Campground On The Applegate River
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 ha
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Oak Slope Campground · 24 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Shell · 17 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 270 designated routes (361 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rogue River campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Flumet Flat Group Campground | National forest group campground | 0.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Acorn Woman Lakes | National forest campground | 2.0 mi | — | No hookups |
| Beaver Sulphur Campground | National forest group campground | 2.8 mi | — | — |
| Beaver Sulphur Group Campground | National forest campground | 2.8 mi | — | No hookups |
| HART-TISH PARK at APPLEGATE LAKE | National forest campground | 4.3 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB), USFS and BLM recreation sites. Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.