Chinquapin Group Campground
Federal campground in Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Location: Cave Junction, OR, OR
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
The Chinquapin Group Campground is located at the former site of the Camp Oregon Caves Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp. During the Great Depression from 1933- 1941 the Camp Oregon Caves Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp was home to over 200 men who worked on projects in the Siskiyou National Forest and the Oregon Caves National Monument. Today, the only structure currently remaining at the site is the historic Grayback Ranger Station, constructed by CCC crews around 1936 and located
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Electric Hookups
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Historic group campground located at the former CCC camp site with access to Oregon Caves National Monument and Siskiyou National Forest. Offers scenic hiking, berry picking, and bird watching opportunities in the Southern Oregon mountains.
Wildlife alert: Fisher, Mule Deer, Wild Turkey, Sooty Grouse, and Northern Rubber Boa present in the area.
Insider tips for Chinquapin Group Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand. Visit the historic Grayback Ranger Station constructed by CCC crews around 1936. Only 1 site available; confirm availability before traveling.
Skip Chinquapin Group Campground if: You need electrical hookups—no hookups available at this campground.. You plan to camp outside May through October—seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit Chinquapin Group Campground: May-October — Official operating season as stated in verified data..
Nearby campgrounds: Grayback Campground (Cave Junction, OR), Cave Creek Campground (Cave Junction, OR), Bolan Mountain Lookout (CAVE JUNCTION, OR), Little Falls Campground (Cave Junction, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Chinquapin Group Campground
Cell signal at Chinquapin Group Campground (Cave Junction, OR): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
The Chinquapin Group Campground is located at the former site of the Camp Oregon Caves Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp. During the Great Depression from 1933- 1941 the Camp Oregon Caves Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp was home to over 200 men who worked on projects in the Siskiyou National Forest and the Oregon Caves National Monument. Today, the only structure currently remaining at the site is the historic Grayback Ranger Station, constructed by CCC crews around 1936 and located immediately adjacent to the Chinquapin Group Campground.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand.
Visit the historic Grayback Ranger Station constructed by CCC crews around 1936.
Only 1 site available; confirm availability before traveling.
Official operating season as stated in verified data.
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From the Redwood Hwy (Hwy 199) in Cave Junction, turn east on Hwy 46 towards Oregon Caves National Monument. Continue on Hwy 46 for approximately 10.5 miles and just a quarter mile past the Grayback Campground on the left is Cedar Guard Station. Chinquapin Group Campground is located behind Cedar Guard Station and is accessed through the gate immediately to the right (east) of Cedar Guard Station.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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