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Powers Ranger District

Powers Ranger District encompasses the northwestern portion of the RRSNF, and the office is located at:

42861 Highway 242
Powers OR 97466

Phone: (541) 439-6200

Recreation Sites

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Azalea Lake Trailhead

Access to Azalea Lake Trail #1262 that follows an old harvest area along a logging road.Provides access to: Azalea Lake Trail #1262FacilitiesNo picnic tableNo fire pitNo drinking waterNo toiletNo…

Bald Knob Lookout

Site Open
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Outdoor Science and Learning Scenic Drives
As dusk falls and the sun sets, enjoy spectacular views overlooking Eden Valley to the north, the Rogue River to the south, and the forests beyond, from the lookout perched on the top of Bald Knob.…

Barklow Mountain Northeast Trailhead

Hiking
Provides access to:  Barklow Mountain Trail #1258 which enters the north section of Copper-Salmon Wilderness from the east.FacilitiesNo picnic tableNo fire pitNo drinking waterNo toiletNo garbage…

Barklow Mountain West Trailhead

Hiking
Provides access to:  Barklow Mountain Trail #1258 which enters the north section of Copper-Salmon Wilderness from the west.FacilitiesNo picnic tableNo fire pitNo drinking waterNo toiletNo garbage…

Big Tree Observation Site

Outdoor Science and Learning Biking Hiking Scenic Drives
The Big Tree Observation Site contains a number of giant conifer species, including the world’s largest Port-Orford cedar tree. The area also has a few picnic sites.

Big Tree Trailhead

Hiking
Provides access to: Big Tree Trail #1150FacilitiesNo picnic tableNo fire pitNo drinking waterNo toiletNo garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Buck Creek Campground

Hiking Biking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
This is a campground on the Powers to Glendale Bike Route. It is six miles to the Panther Ridge Trail #1253, which leads to Hanging Rock.  Facilities2 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pitsNo…

Butler Bar Campground

Hiking Biking Picnicking Scenic Drives Water Activities Outdoor Science and Learning
Butler Bar Campground has primitive camping with access to the Wild and Scenic Elk River, and is adjacent to the Copper-Salmon Wilderness and Grassy Knob Wilderness.Planning to ride the Wild Coast…

Copper Salmon Wilderness

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
The 13,757-acre Copper Salmon Wilderness is tucked away in the northwest corner of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, 11 miles east of Port Orford on the Elk River, and includes the North and…

Coquille River Falls Trailhead

Hiking
Provides access to: Coquille River Fall Trail #1257BrochureBrochure: The Geology of Waterfalls Along the Coquille River (996 KB PDF) 

Last updated March 25th, 2025