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

Samuel N

Verified

September 26, 2023 Stayed at: 002, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER

5

Great visit. I've been there many times in the past. The park host, Phil, is the best one yet. He stays 'on top of things'. He cares about the overall condition of the campground, and the guests staying there. If there is an issue, he will take care of it. I plan on staying there many more times in the future.

Tom Q

Verified

September 13, 2023 Stayed at: 007, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER

5

Easy to find, small facility with camp sites scattered to provide ample privacy. On the River and a good starting point for day explorations. Very friendly and attentive Host, Phil, who really takes pride in his work. The bathroom is well stocked and clean! We all enjoyed our stay very much and will retrurn.

Scott B

Verified

August 14, 2023 Stayed at: 008, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER

4

Overall pretty great. The facilities are well maintained and the host was super helpful. Our neighbors the first day shared their entire life with the whole campground but that's the nature of established campgrounds. I think we were in #8 which has a great tent spot overlooking the river. We were van camping so couldn't take full advantage but a good spot nonetheless. Pretty shaded most of the day if I recall. River access is easy and suitable for kids. You'll want to keep an eye on littles though of course. It's definitely a beautiful spot along the Applegate.

Codie T

Verified

July 30, 2023 Stayed at: 006, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER

5

Sites were nice, right by the river. Camp host was amazing. Definitely would camp here again

Suzanne Rowley

Suzanne Rowley

July 30, 2023

4

Small sweet campground. River is cold and very refreshing. No data signal. Jacksonville is a cute town for a visit.

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Alice V

Verified

July 29, 2023 Stayed at: 007, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER

5

Beautiful setting, clean, quiet, extremely well-run campground right on the river. We really enjoyed chatting with our camp host Phil, who was friendly, professional and 100% on top of everything. Plan to return in the future.

CARRIE M

Verified

July 28, 2023 Stayed at: 003, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER

5

This is a quaint little campground that is perfect for a little get away. The sites are small but accommodating, with a fire pit and campground charcoal grill. Rest rooms are a short jot up the hill with flushing toilets and running water. There is a nice swimming hole just a hop, skip, and jump away. There is a hiking trail that takes you up river where there are plenty of fishing holes. I would recommend bringing your bug spray because the mosquitoes come out around dusk. Our favorite time to camp here is spring or fall. Looking forward to our next trip.

Tony Simonelli

Tony Simonelli

July 9, 2023

5

My 3rd time here and its still a great escape that's still close to home. Camp host was friendly and was ready to do anything to make our stay better. He told us not to rush on the morning of check out and told us we could stay a couple hrs longer if we wanted which was pretty cool. River access was beautiful too!

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Kiley B

Verified

June 14, 2023 Stayed at: 008, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER

5

Beautiful, quiet campground right on the river. Hosts were very welcoming.

Dorothy L

Verified

May 27, 2023 Stayed at: RV3, Loop: JACKSON CAMPGROUND ON THE APPLEGATE RIVER

5

Wonderful small campground next to the Applegate River. About half the sites have views of the river, but there are nice, easy to follow river paths available to all. I found the host to be pleasant and very helpful.

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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