Jackson Campground On the Applegate River

Example of camping spot
JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER
JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER
Example of camping spot
JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

12 total sites

RV Sites

3 sites

Tent Sites

9 sites

About Jackson Campground On the Applegate River

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

Number of accommodations: 12

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Kayaking

Kayaking

Spring Summer Fall
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Pet friendly Pet friendly
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • Grill
  • BBQ
  • Fire Pit
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

12 Sites Available

Site
Price
001, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
002, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
003, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
004, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
005, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
006, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
007, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
008, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
Group 1, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER Tent
20 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 RV1, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 RV2, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 RV3, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (71)

What Guests Are Saying

Jackson Campground on the Applegate River is praised for its friendly and accommodating camp host, Eric, who maintains the cleanliness of the campground and facilities. Reviewers appreciate the beautiful, peaceful setting, easy river access, and well-kept sites, making it a hidden gem for camping. While some noted the limited RV space and the need for additional bathrooms, overall, visitors expressed a strong desire to return for another enjoyable stay.

Review Summary

4.0
71 reviews
5
50.7%
36
4
22.5%
16
3
14.1%
10
2
2.8%
2
1
9.9%
7

Siena J

Verified

August 23, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER

5

great campground host

Damian G

Verified

August 13, 2026 Stayed at: 006, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER

5

Love this place it's a hidden gem

William R

Verified

August 13, 2026 Stayed at: 007, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER

5

The campground host was very accommodating, helpful, and friendly. He did a great job with unruly campers. The camp space was very clean when I got there. He kept up with the bathrooms as well as he could considering how messy people are.

Kate L

Verified

August 11, 2026 Stayed at: 004, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER

4

Nice and quiet little campground. I really liked my spot and being able to hear/see the river right there. Quick and easy walk to the river access which was a pretty mellow part to wade into. Bathroom was clean and stocked. Camp-host was helpful and friendly. I personally am not a camper but will be back again.

Brenden S

Verified

August 10, 2026 Stayed at: 007, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER

5

Camp host is awesome! The site was clean and beautiful, we had an awesome time.

Mary S

Verified

August 10, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER

4

It’s a small campground but I enjoyed my stay

Diana W

Verified

August 9, 2026 Stayed at: 006, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER

5

Camp host was friendly, facilities were well taken care of.

Holly S

Verified

July 23, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER

4

Eric, the camp host was amazing. Professional, helpful and keeping the campground clean (bathroom and trash). The sites are a 'zen garden'. He must practice samon everyday to keep the sites that well maintained. Saw 1 eagle and 2 osprey. Easy water access from any site. Not a 5 experience because both my 'neighbors' made things a bit 'skunky'.

Leanna M

Verified

July 19, 2026 Stayed at: 006, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER

5

Beautiful campground. I was at site 006 and it had easy access to the river. The camp was clean and free of debris when I arrived and the camp host was very welcoming. He gave us the wifi password which was so nice because there was no service and offered bundles of wood to buy and his freezer to use. Would visit again.

Melinda S

Verified

July 17, 2026 Stayed at: RV1, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER

5

The park host Eric was very helpful and hospitable. Bathrooms were clean and campground well maintained. It is a beautiful spot along the river

Location Jackson Campground On the Applegate River

Address:
15111 Upper Applegate Road
Jacksonville, OR, 97526
United States

Elevation: 508 feet

Distance to downtown

18 mi drive to downtown Jacksonville (about 24 min)

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

10AM

General

  • 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.
  • Quiet time for generators and RV noise is.
  • 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  

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Last updated: September 4, 2026

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