Managed by USDA Forest Service
About Mckee Bridge Community Kitchen
Situated along the rocky banks of the Applegate River, the McKee Bridge Community Kitchen is a fantastic day-use picnic shelter and registered National Historic Site. The shelter is constructed with large pine timber and features Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) masonry, including a beautiful stone fireplace.
Located in southwest Oregon in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest at an elevation of 1,600 feet, this day-use area boasts nearby volcanic peaks, scenic rivers and fantastic old-growth forests.
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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Location Mckee Bridge Community Kitchen
Address:
6941 Upper Applegate Road (Dist Office)
Jacksonville, OR, 97530
United States
From Jacksonville, OR, travel 8 miles south on Highway 238 to the community of Ruch, OR. From Ruch, OR, turn left on to Upper Applegate Road (County Road 859). Continue south approximately 8 miles to McKee Bridge Day Use Area, entrance is on the left.
Latitude & Longitude: 42.1262 / -123.073
Elevation: 494 feet
