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
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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.
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.
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 entryBook 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
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
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Highway 238 to Upper Applegate Road. Campground is close to mile marker 9.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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.
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