Water Activities
The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest has a variety of rivers, lakes, and streams to enjoy in the summer months for swimming, stand up paddleboarding, rafting and kayaking, and general fun-having!
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Quosatana Campground
Site Open
May 2021 Update: Please note that the dump station is temporarily closed until further notice, due to repairs needed to the wastewater system at Quosatana. Thank you for your patience as we work…
Redwood Bar Dispersed Camping
This dispersed campsite for tents or small trailers, is located on the Recreation portion of the Wild and Scenic Chetco River. Enjoy summer fun in the crystal clear waters of this outstanding river.…
Rogue River (Wild & Scenic): Lower Section
The mighty Rogue River flows 215 miles from its headwaters in Crater Lake National Park to the Pacific Ocean in Gold Beach, Oregon. It has two Congressionally designated National Wild and Scenic…
Sixes River
The Sixes River empties into the Pacific Ocean just north of Cape Blanco and supports strong steelhead and salmon fisheries. The headwaters can be reached from a road that runs east along the river.…
Snailback Trail #1217
Snailback Trail is a short, scenic trail that travels through serpentine landscapes that define the Illinois Valley, and rewards adventurers with a great swimming hole on the Scenic Illinois River at…
South Fork Camping and Day Use Area
Site Open
This is a dispersed campsite for tents and small trailers is located at the confluence of South Fork Chetco with the main stem of the Wild and Scenic Chetco River. Enjoy summer fun in the…
South Fork Coquille River
The 1,059 square-mile Coquille River Watershed is the third largest river system in Oregon to originate from the Coast Range.The majority of the Coquille Watershed lies in Coos County, Oregon. The…
Sru Lake Campground
Campsites are located in a mountain lake setting. This site is also close to the Coquille River Falls Research Natural Area. Facilities6 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pitsFishing…
Sunshine Bar Campground
Lush campsites at Sunshine Bar Campground are located on the Wild and Scenic Elk River, and along the Wild Rivers Coast Scenic Bikeway.Facilities6 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pitsNo…
Tipsu Tyee Campground
Tipsu Tyee is located along the shore of Applegate Lake and is accessible only by the Payette Trail #970 or by boat. Persons accessing this site by boat may find current information about lake…