Mckee Bridge Community Kitchen

6941 Upper Applegate Road (Dist Office), Jacksonville, Oregon, United States
McKee Bridge Shelter
Applegate River Swimming Hole
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MCKEE BRIDGE COMMUNITY KITCHEN

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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 1.6 ft, this day-use area boasts nearby volcanic peaks, scenic rivers and fantastic old-growth forests.

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2026 (Current year)

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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

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Location & Directions for Mckee Bridge Community Kitchen

6941 Upper Applegate Road (Dist Office), Jacksonville, OR 97530 United States

Elevation: 494 ft

Getting There

From Jacksonville, OR, travel 8 mi 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 mi to McKee Bridge Day Use Area, entrance is on the left.

Nearest town

Jacksonville, OR - 17 mi

About 23 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is accessible via Highway 238, which is approximately 8 miles north of the McKee Bridge Community Kitchen. Upper Applegate Road provides access from Highway 238 to the site.

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