Nook Bar Camping and Day Use Area

Area Status: Open

Nook Bar provides dispersed campsites for tents or small trailers on a large river bar by the beautiful Wild and Scenic Chetco River. Enjoy summer fun in the crystal clear waters of this outstanding river! A few shaded spots can be found along the tree line. Camping on the gravel bar during the winter months is discouraged due to the frequency of high water events.

Facilities

Vault toilet
Garbage disposal from Memorial Day through Labor Day

At a Glance

Reservations:	First come, first served
Fees:	$10 for each vehicle
Usage:	Medium
Restrictions:	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
Closest Towns:	Brookings, OR
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Gold Beach Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

From Brookings, turn off US Highway 101 onto the North Bank Chetco River Road (County Road 784). This becomes Forest Service Road 1376. Nook Bar is approximately 3 miles from the Forest boundary on Forest Service Road 1376.

General Notes:

Map Location: Township 39 South, Range 12 West, Section 30

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Also nearby:

Dispersed Camping

River and Stream Fishing

Chetco River

Fishing License

Oregon state fishing license required. See Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for more information.

Day Hiking

Hiking opportunities include the Redwood Nature Trail #1111 which is a self-guided interpretive trail through an old-growth redwood forest and the Chetco Gorge Trail #1112 is a trail along the Chetco River.