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South Fork Camping and Day Use Area

in Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests

Reported open. Checked 2026-08-05.

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 RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.

Recreation.gov

Checked 2026-08-05

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Official Forest Service page

South Fork Camping and Day Use Area

This is a dispersed campsite for tents and small trailers is located at the confluence of South Fork Chetco with the main stem of the Wild and Scenic Chetco River . Enjoy summer fun in the crystal clear waters of this outstanding river. Upper South Fork Camp provides a more secluded location along the South Fork Chetco River. Lower South Fork Camp provides a larger area with access to both the South Fork and main stem Chetco River. Facilities • Camp where you want • No picnic table • No fire pits • No campground host • No drinking water • Portable toilet • No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Before you go

Reservations

First-come, first-served

Fees

$10 for each vehicle

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

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