Farewell Bend Campground
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest — lakeside
Location: Prospect, OR, OR
Price: From $22 per night
Price range: $22–$44 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (176 reviews)
Season: May through October
Farewell Bend Campground was constructed in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corp. The campground is located 18 miles west of Crater Lake National Park and in the midst of an old growth forest. There are 60 campsites that can accommodate trailers, rvs and tents.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Firewood for Sale
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Historic 1934 CCC campground situated in old growth forest 18 miles west of Crater Lake National Park with riverside access to the Rogue River for fishing and swimming. Google reviewers praise waterfront campsites (#18 noted as exceptional) and commend the campground host for exceptional service.
Wildlife alert: American Mink, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Mule Deer, Yellow-pine Chipmunk, Douglas Squirrel, American Dipper, Steller's Jay, Dark-eyed Junco, Western Tanager
Insider tips for Farewell Bend Campground: Riverfront sites like #18 offer premium experience with river sounds Campground host can assist with site selection upgrades Union Creek Resort within 1 mile provides convenience store, restaurant, and ice cream
Skip Farewell Bend Campground if: Need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites. Visiting outside May-October seasonal window. Prefer spontaneous camping - federal campground requires early booking.
Best time to visit Farewell Bend Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Union Creek Campground - Rogue River (Prospect, OR), Jim Creek Group Campground (Butte Falls, OR), Umpqua Off-Season Campgrounds (Roseburg, OR), Mazama Campground — Crater Lake National Park (Crater Lake, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Farewell Bend Campground
Cell signal at Farewell Bend Campground (Prospect, 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.
Farewell Bend Campground was constructed in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corp. The campground is located 18 miles west of Crater Lake National Park and in the midst of an old growth forest. There are 60 campsites that can accommodate trailers, rvs and tents.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryRiverfront sites like #18 offer premium experience with river sounds
Campground host can assist with site selection upgrades
Union Creek Resort within 1 mile provides convenience store, restaurant, and ice cream
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Medford, OR, take OR-62 (Crater Lake Hwy) about 12 miles past Prospect to Farewell Bend Campground. From Klamath Falls, travel north on US 97 to OR-62 (Crater Lake Hwy). Travel west about 15 miles past Crater Lake National Park to Farewell Bend Campground, at the intersection of OR-62 and OR-230.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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