Jackson Campground on the Applegate River
Ruch, Oregon · 1,663 ft · In Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
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At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,663 ft (507 m)1,663 ft507 m
Sites12
Jackson Campground on the Applegate River lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 002Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 003Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 004Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 005Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 006Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 007Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- 008Tent only · up to 6 peopleTents only
- Group 1Group · up to 20 peopleTents only
- RV1Standard · up to 6 people25 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Jackson Campgrounds are located on the beautiful Applegate River in the Applegate Valley near Ruch, Medford, Grants Pass and historic Jacksonville.
Recreation
Jackson Campground sits on the shores of the Applegate River, a popular recreation site located north of the Red Buttes Wilderness Area. Visitors enjoy swimming, cycling, boating, canoeing, fishing and hiking the various trails near the river. Nearby is the inactive Bigfoot trap, found at the beginning of the trail, built in 1974 by the North American Wildlife Research Team. The trap was inspired by a miner who lived near the Applegate River who claimed to have found 18-inch-long, human-like tracks in his garden. The organization operated the trap, keeping it baited with carcasses for six years, but caught only bears and a hiker.
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Cell service
Report signalFCC map: no coverage reported
- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Jackson Campground on the Applegate River: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 2% chance of rain78°41°
- ThuSunny87°39°
- FriSunny90°39°
- SatSunny76°38°
- SunSunny, 2% chance of rain73°33°
Nearby camping
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Jackson Campground
Public Land · 170 ft · Ruch
Rogue River campground
Campground · 220 ft · Ruch
Flumet Flat Group Campground
Public Land · 0.2 mi · Ruch
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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