North Fork Campground
North Fork Campground is a remote and picturesque campground in the midst of old-growth forest, with quiet and secluded campsites available. A boat launch for Fish Lake (10 mph speed limit) is located at Fish Lake Campground, and many amenities are offered at nearby Fish Lake Resort. There are lots of hiking trails within a short distance, including the Fish Lake, High Lakes, Brown Mountain, the famous Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, as well as the Sky Lakes Wilderness and Mt. McLoughlin Trail systems.
Additional campgrounds nearby include: Fish Lake Resort, Fish Lake and Doe Point Campgrounds, Beaver Dam, Daley Creek, Willow Prairie Horse Camp, Whiskey Springs and Fourbit Ford Campgrounds. All are several miles away, and accessed from Forest Road 37.
Facilities
- 3 campsites with picnic tables, and fire rings
- 6 tent sites with picnic tables, and fire rings
- Campground host at nearby Doe Point Campground
- Drinking water
- 2 vault toilets
- Garbage service
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Reservations are not being accepted for this recreation site due to administrative reasons. Please check back for updates on availability. We apologize for any inconvenience. For affected reservations, full refunds will be issued if the site does not reopen by your reservation date. If you would like to affirmatively cancel your reservation, please submit a refund request through Recreation.gov online or by phone at 877-444-6777. You may call the High Cascades Ranger District dedicated phone line at 541-865-2735 for additional information. If you have questions, please leave a voicemail and your call will be returned as soon as possible. |
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Reservations: | Reservations are not being accepted for this recreation site due to administrative reasons. Please check back for updates on availability. We apologize for any inconvenience. For affected reservations, full refunds will be issued if the site does not reopen by your reservation date. If you would like to affirmatively cancel your reservation, please submit a refund request through Recreation.gov online or by phone at 877-444-6777. You may call the High Cascades Ranger District dedicated phone line at 541-865-2735 for additional information. If you have questions, please leave a voicemail and your call will be returned as soon as possible. |
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Open Season: | Spring - Fall |
Usage: | Medium |
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Water: | Yes |
Restroom: | Vault toilets |
Information Center: | This site is located on the High Cascades Ranger District. |
General Information
Directions:From Butte Falls, Oregon, follow Butte Falls / Fish Lake Highway (County Road 821) to State Highway 140, turn west (right) on Highway 140 and travel 0.25 mile to Forest Road 37 to the south (left). Continue 1 mile on Forest Road 37 to the campground entrance to the west (right).
From Medford, Oregon, or White City, Oregon, travel Highway 62 to Highway 140. Follow Highway 140 east towards Klamath Falls, Oregon, for 28 miles to Forest Road 37 to the south (right). Continue 1 mile on Forest Road 37 to the campground entrance to the west (right)
From Ashland, Oregon, follow Dead Indian Memorial Highway 22 miles east and turn north (left) on to Forest Road 37. Continue 7 miles to the campground entrance to the west (left).
Parking:
- All campsites have graveled parking bays ranging from 25 feet to 40 feet in length.
- One pull through site.
- Campground roads are graveled.
Accessibility:
There are no accessible campsites or facilities at this site.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Road Cycling
- There are many back-country forest roads and county highways connecting campgrounds and communities together making enjoyable day, or overnight rides possible.
Campground Camping
- Fish Lake Campground nearby
- North Fork Campground nearby
RV Camping
Cabin Rentals
- Big Elk Guard Station rental nearby
- Willow Prairie Cabin rental nearby
- Fish Lake Resort www.fishlakeresort.net nearby
Lake and Pond Fishing
- Fish Lake nearby offers good trout fishing during the spring and summer months
Fishing License
Oregon state fishing license required. See Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for more information.
Ice Fishing
- Fish Lake nearby with access via Fish Lake Sno-Park
Fishing License
Oregon state fishing license required. See Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for more information.
Day Hiking
- Brown Mountain Trail #1005
- Fish Lake Trail #1013
- Giant White Pine Trailhead (area is unavailable)
- High Lakes Trail #6200
- Mt. McLaughlin Trail #3716
- Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000 - State Highway 140 to Crater Lake National Park
- Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail #2000 - Griffin Pass to State Highway 140
Difficulty Level: | Easy to More Difficult |
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Backpacking
- Sky Lakes Wilderness nearby
Horse Camping
Horse Riding
Big Game Hunting
- Deer, Elk, and Black Bear exist in close proximity of campground
- Recreation sites are adjacent to a variety of hunting opportunities. Hunting/discharging a firearm is NOT allowed in or near recreation sites.
- Reference: 36CFR 261.10(d)
- See Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife for hunting regulations.
Scenic Driving
- Butte Falls Discovery Loop Tour
Boating - Motorized
- Fish Lake nearby
Boating - Non-Motorized
- Fish Lake nearby
Swimming
- Fish Lake nearby
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
- Candy
- Lund's Link Trail
- Pederson Trail
- Peppermint Trail
- South Rye Trail
- Sucker's Alley Trail
- Summer Home Sno-Park
- Lollipop Loop Trail
- Deadwood Nordic Area Trails
- Fish Lake Tie Nordic Trail #SNO-1013
Snowmobiling
- Summer Home Sno-Park
- South Brown Mountain Shelter
- Resort Trail
- Pederson Trailhead / Sno-Park
- Hyatt / Lake O'Woods Trail
- Fish Lake Sno-Park
- Dailey Prairie Trail
- Robinson Butte Loop Trail
- Robinson Prairie Loop Trail