Wild Rivers Ranger District
Wild Rivers Ranger District includes some of the most remote, rugged places on the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. From the Siskiyou Mountains to the Kalmiopsis Wilderness Area, those seeking quiet and stunning views will be rewarded!
General Information
Wild Rivers Ranger District has offices in two locations, one in Grants Pass and one in Cave Junction.
Grants Pass Interagency Office 2164 N.E. Spalding Avenue Grants Pass, OR 97526
Phone: (541) 471-6500
Wild Rivers Ranger Station 26568 Redwood Highway Cave Junction, OR 97523
Phone: (541) 592-4000
Recreation Sites
Phone Trailhead
Provides access to:Â Phone Trail #1153FacilitiesNo picnic tableNo fire pitNo drinking waterNo toiletNo garbage disposal - Please pack it out
Red Dog Trailhead
Provides access to:Â Red Dog Trail #1143FacilitiesNo picnic tableNo fire pitNo drinking waterNo toiletNo garbage disposal - Please pack it out
River Bench Campground
Site Open
Several walk in campsites along the Illinois River. River Bench Day Use and Campground are located on a lower river terrace, within a forested setting. Must hike down one of two access trails to…
River Bench Day Use
Located on the Illinois River.  A picnic day use site and River Bench Campground set on a low river terrace, within a forested setting. Short hike down one of two access trails.FacilitiesPicnic…
Rough and Ready Botanical Wayside
The Rough and Ready Botanical Wayside is co-managed by both the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and the Medford District Bureau of Land Management, as well as by the State of Oregon.The…
Sam Brown Campground
Sam Brown Campground is centered around a large meadow that has a colorful history of the earlier miner and homesteader to the area. Trails are located throughout the area, as well, with options for…
Sam Brown Horse Campground
Sam Brown Horse Campground is the only horse camp on the Wild Rivers Ranger District! Located in the midst of the area's amazing biodiversity, it's a great place to wander and take in the sights and…
Sanger Creek Trailhead
Provides access to:Sanger Creek Trail #1271 which enters the northern portion of Siskiyou Wilderness.Trailhead access: The Sanger Creek Trailhead is closed usually October through June (rainy season)…
Shan Creek Trailhead
Provides access to:Â Shan Creek Trail #1145FacilitiesNo picnic tableNo fire pitNo drinking waterNo toiletNo garbage disposal - Please pack it out