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The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is one of the most diverse in the National Forest System. For the recreation enthusiast they offer unparalleled opportunities to pursue a wide variety of outdoor interests. Here you will find wilderness, national recreation areas, wild and scenic rivers, national scenic byways, national scenic and recreation trails, state parks, wild trout streams, lakes and reservoirs for water sports and fishing, a variety of landscapes for hunting, trail and road systems for hiking, running, horseback riding and mountain biking, off-highway vehicle areas, snowmobile parks, downhill skiing and snowboarding, snow play areas, terrain for cross country skiing, wildlife viewing areas, hundreds of developed, primitive, and boat-in campgrounds, picnic areas, historic sites, and a couple of rental lookouts just to name a few of the attractions. You will also find a very supportive infrastructure of private services in the forest.
 

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$8 Bridge Picnic Site

Picnicking
This picnic area is easily accessible, as it is located directly off of a well-traveled, paved road. It is nestled between Eight Dollar Mountain and the pristine Illinois River, which flows just…

Abbott Creek Campground

Off Highway Vehicles (OHV) Picnicking
Abbott Creek Campground is a remote and picturesque campground in the midst of an old-growth forest and adjacent to Abbott Creek. This campground offers opportunities for fishing, swimming and…

Abbott Creek Picnic Site

Picnicking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
The Abbott Creek Picnic Site is within Abbot Creek Campground and offers opportunity for swimming, picnicking and fishing. FacilitiesPicnic tablesGarbage disposal

Acorn Woman Lakes

Site Open
Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
Acorn Woman Lakes are two scenic, natural mountain lakes on the Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District that provide semi-primitive angling opportunities for coldwater and warmwater species.…

Acorn Woman Lakes Campground

Site Closed
Outdoor Science and Learning Water Activities Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Acorn Woman Lakes is one of more popular areas in the Applegate Recreation Area! If you want to get away from it all and really enjoy the beauty of southwest Oregon, Acorn Woman Lakes is the ideal…

Acorn Woman Lakes Day Use

Picnicking
Adjacent to Acorn Woman Lakes Campground.Facilities10 picnic sitesNo fire pitDrinking water available in campgroundToilets available in campgroundGarbage disposal during operating season

Acorn Woman Peak Lookout

Site Closed
Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
Acorn Woman Peak Lookout was constructed in 1942. It is an L-4 style cabin and is on the National Historic Site Registry. The lookout is constructed with glass windows on all sides, providing…

Alta Lake Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to Alta Lake Trail #979 which enters Sky Lakes Wilderness.

Applegate Lake

Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Biking Outdoor Science and Learning Horse Riding and Camping Hiking
The picturesque 988-acre Applegate Lake is nestled in the heart of the RRSNF in the Applegate Valley, and north of the Red Buttes Wilderness Area. The lake was formed in 1980 when the Army Corps of…