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Recreation Region: Gold Beach Ranger District

South Fork Camping and Day Use Area

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 crystal-clear waters of this outstanding river.

Upper South Fork Camp provides a more secluded location along the South Fork Chetco River.

Lower South Fork Camp provides a larger area with access to both the South Fork and main stem Chetco River.

Facilities

  • Camp where you want
  • No picnic table
  • No fire pits
  • No campground host
  • No drinking water
  • Portable toilet
  • No garbage disposal - Please pack it out
     

General Information

  • Map Location: Township 39 South, Range 12 West, Section 8/9

  • Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
  • Campfires in developed fire pits only
  • Fireworks are prohibited
  • Dogs must be on leash
  • OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground
  • Maximum length of stay: 14 days

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $10 per night per vehicle

  • $10 for each vehicle

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 42.187

Longitude: -124.132

Directions

From Brookings, Oregon, turn off US Highway 101 onto the North Bank Chetco River Road (County Road 784). This becomes Forest Road 1376. South Fork Camps are approximately 8 miles from the Forest boundary on Forest Road 1376.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

OHV Road RidingOHV Road Riding

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

Recreational and Target ShootingRecreational and Target Shooting

Last updated April 24, 2025