Jackson Campground On The Applegate River

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Jacksonville, OR, OR

Price: From $30 per night

Price range: $30–$75 per night

Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (52 reviews)

Season: May through October

Jackson Campgrounds are located on the beautiful Applegate River in the Applegate Valley near Ruch, Medford, Grants Pass and historic Jacksonville.The campground has eight tent only campsites, two dry RV sites and one group site. Campsites are located along the Applegate River. Camp trailers are not recommended due to tight corners and short campsite spur lengths.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/jackson-campground-on-the-applegate-river to be notified when sites open up.

Jackson Campground sits on the scenic Applegate River with 12 sites offering river access for swimming, boating, and fishing. Campers praise it as a nice, secluded option with a helpful camp host and good restroom facilities.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Bobcat, Golden Eagle, and California Mountain Kingsnake verified in the area

Insider tips for Jackson Campground On The Applegate River: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with only 12 sites Camp host bikes around the grounds and is knowledgeable about the area Some river-view sites available in the picnic table area

Skip Jackson Campground On The Applegate River if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require cell signal — no cell service reported. You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Jackson Campground On The Applegate River: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Flumet Flat Group Campground (Jacksonville, OR), Mckee Bridge Community Kitchen (JACKSONVILLE, OR), Acorn Woman Lakes (JACKSONVILLE, OR), Beaver Sulphur Group Campground (JACKSONVILLE, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Jackson Campground On The Applegate River

Cell signal at Jackson Campground On The Applegate River (Jacksonville, 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.

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Jackson Campground On The Applegate River

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Jacksonville, OR, OR★ 3.8 (52 reviews)From $30/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Jackson Campgrounds are located on the beautiful Applegate River in the Applegate Valley near Ruch, Medford, Grants Pass and historic Jacksonville.The campground has eight tent only campsites, two dry RV sites and one group site. Campsites are located along the Applegate River. Camp trailers are not recommended due to tight corners and short campsite spur lengths.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV25 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowers
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need RV hookups — no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You require cell signal — no cell service reported✕ You visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with only 12 sites

Camp host bikes around the grounds and is knowledgeable about the area

Some river-view sites available in the picnic table area

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear, Bobcat, Golden Eagle, and California Mountain Kingsnake verified in the area

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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541-899-9220· Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Getting there →

Highway 238 to Upper Applegate Road. Campground is close to mile marker 9.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#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.
  • Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Jackson Campground On The Applegate River cost per night?+
Jackson Campground On The Applegate River costs $30–$75 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Jackson Campground On The Applegate River open?+
Jackson Campground On The Applegate River is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Jackson Campground On The Applegate River have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Jackson Campground On The Applegate River?+
Jackson Campground On The Applegate River can accommodate RVs up to 25 feet.
How do I make reservations at Jackson Campground On The Applegate River?+
Jackson Campground On The Applegate River is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Jackson Campground On The Applegate River?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Jackson Campground On The Applegate River is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Jackson Campground On The Applegate River open, and what are check-in times?+
Jackson Campground On The Applegate River is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$30 /night★ 3.8 (52)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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