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Gold Beach Ranger District

Gold Beach Ranger District includes a diverse landscape that includes the Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue River (one of the first eight rivers to be designated in 1968), the Redwood Nature Trail, where visitors will find redwoods in their northernmost reaches, and the western portion of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness. It is a wild and rugged landscape, with an office directly on Oregon's rugged and beautiful coastline--stop in and check out the selection of trail maps and other recreation resources!

Gold Beach Ranger District 29279 Ellensburg Ave
Gold Beach, OR 97444

Phone: (541) 247-3600

A sleeping pad and sleeping bag sit on a rock surface next to a tree-lined river.
Mountains line up in the distance, with puffy clouds overhead and trees in the foreground.
A creek cascades over moss-covered rocks. A bridge passes over the creek in the background.
A person stands next to Snow Camp Lookout, perched on top of a mountain.
A river flows over cobbles. Trees stand on the riverbanks.

General Information

Gold Beach Ranger District encompasses the southwestern portion of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, and is rugged in its diverse landscapes. It includes the Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue River, the western portion of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness, and redwoods growing in their northernmost locations. It's office is located directly on Oregon's rugged and beautiful coastline--stop in and check out the selection of trail maps and other recreation resources!

Gold Beach Ranger District 29279 Ellensburg Ave
Gold Beach, OR 97444

Phone: (541) 247-3600

Recreation Sites

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Gardner Mine #1122
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Located in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness. This basically moderate grade old mining road through rugged serpentine rock country offers a glimpse into the history of old chrome mining operations at Gardner…

Grassy Knob Trailhead
Hiking
Provides access to: Grassy Knob Trail #1241 which enters Grassy Knob Wilderness.FacilitiesNo picnic tableNo fire pitNo drinking waterNo toiletNo garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Hunter Creek
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Hunter Creek is a small stream that enters the ocean near Gold Beach, Oregon, two miles south of the Rogue River. Hunter Creek is currently closed to trout along its entire reach, and is closed to…

Illinois River West Trailhead
Hiking
There is a registration board and access to undeveloped campsites at Oak Flat.Provides access to: Illinois River Trail #1161FacilitiesNo picnic tableNo fire pitHorse CorralNo drinking waterVault…

Lake Of The Woods Lookout
Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
 Nothing compares to the closeness to nature, grandness of views, and sheer romance of spending time on the top of a mountain in this historic gem of a Forest Service lookout. At an elevation of…

Lobster Creek Campground
Site Open
Hiking Picnicking Scenic Drives Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities Outdoor Science and Learning Winter Sports
Lobster Creek campground is set in the forest on a large gravel bar, fronting the mighty Wild and Scenic Rogue River.FacilitiesWater7 campsites (3 tent sites and 4 tent/trailer sites) with picnic…

Lower Rogue River - Foster Bar Trailhead
Hiking
Bulletin boards are provided on site.Provides access to: Lower Rogue River Trail #1160 which accesses Wild Rogue Wilderness.FacilitiesNo picnic tableNo fire pitNo drinking waterVault toiletNo…

Lower Rogue River - Mule Creek Trailhead
Bulletin boards are provided on site.Provides access to: Lower Rogue River Trail #1160FacilitiesNo picnic tableNo fire pitNo drinking waterVault toiletNo garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Lower Rogue River East Trailhead
Provides access to: Lower Rogue River Trail #1168FacilitiesNo picnic tableNo fire pitNo drinking waterNo toiletNo garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Lower Rogue River West Trailhead
Provides access to: Lower Rogue River Trail #1168FacilitiesNo picnic tableNo fire pitNo drinking waterVault toiletNo garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Last updated July 31st, 2025

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