Hart-tish Campground
in Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests
The managing agency’s description mentions a closure. Read it below and confirm before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level detail from Recreation.gov, checked 2026-08-05. Where a field says “not published”, the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Hart-tish Campground
Located in southwest Oregon in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Hart-Tish Park is surrounded by a variety of landscapes, boasting nearby volcanic peaks, rivers and old-growth forests. Hart-Tish Park offers several acres of beautifully groomed lawn sloping down to the shores of Applegate Lake. Visitors can spot the peaks of the majestic Red Buttes Wilderness while looking south over the lake. Hart-tish offers day use areas for swimmers, and the convenience of a cement boat ramp for those looking to launch their boats! The Applegate Lake borders the campground making the view worth the drive. Hart-tish has eight tent sites set in shaded trees, all with their own campfire and BBQ pits. RV sites are located in front of the general store, and offer visitors a spectacular view of the lake. All of the campsites are dry camping (no water); however, there is a clean and modern restroom for your convenience. For a small day use fee, you can launch your boat at the cement dock and enjoy the beautiful Applegate Lake. Trails around the lake provide hikers and mountain bikers room to roam. Kayak and stand up paddleboard (SUP) rentals are also available. Hart-Tish park is one of the few Forest Service campgrounds with several acres of beautifully groomed lawn sloping down to the water’s edge. From Hart-Tish one can look south across the lake to the peaks of the majestic Red Buttes Wilderness . The boat ramp is usable until the lake drops below 1,928 feet (above sea level) or when the facility is closed for winter. Nearby Hiking Opportunities: Applegate Lake trail system, including Da-ku-be-te-de Trail , Grouse Loop Trail , and the Collings Mountain Trail . The site is operated by a concessionaire . Reservations must be made through www.recreation.gov , or by calling (541) 899-9220.
Before you go
Season
early May – mid-September
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
Standard Campsites (non-electric tent sites): $30/night • Dry RV Sites (8 available): $30/night • Group Site: $75/night • Day use : $7 • Boat Launch: $10
Restrictions
Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. • Campfires in developed fire pits only • Fireworks are prohibited • Dogs are allowed • OHV/ATV use prohibited • 10 m.p.h. speed limit on Applegate Lake
Accessibility
Accessible fishing access.
Scenic drives that pass close
Make it a night on a better road
Byway plans the drive in — real stops, real weather, nothing invented.