North Fork Campground (Or)
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Prospect, OR, OR
Price: From $16 per night
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 (8 reviews)
Season: May through October
North Fork Campground is a small campground is in the midst of old growth forest located off Forest Road 37 from Highway 140. A boat launch for Fish Lake which has a 10 m.p.h. speed limit, is within a few miles from this campground and a great location for fishing, kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding .
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/north-fork-campground-or to be notified when sites open up.
Small, peaceful campground in old growth forest with spacious tent sites and easy access to Fish Lake, a premier fishing destination supplied by over 45 underground volcanic streams. Campers praise the beautiful, quiet atmosphere and friendly camp host.
Wildlife alert: American Pika, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Pacific Northern Pygmy-Owl, Great Horned Owl, Canada Goose, Valley Garter Snake, Western Fence Lizard, and Common Garter Snake present in the area.
Insider tips for North Fork Campground (Or): Book early — this is a federal campground with only 9 sites and high demand. Some sites are very close to the river for water access. A few sites offer seclusion and privacy despite the campground's small size. Firewood is available for purchase on-site.
Skip North Fork Campground (Or) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable for self-contained RVs only.. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October.. You prefer paved roads in pristine condition — access road is narrow and bumpy in spots..
Best time to visit North Fork Campground (Or): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Big Elk Guard Station (BUTTE FALLS, OR), Doe Point Campground (Prospect, OR), Willow Prairie Horsecamp (BUTTE FALLS, OR), Beaver Dam Group Campground (Ashland, OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at North Fork Campground (Or)
Cell signal at North Fork Campground (Or) (Prospect, OR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
North Fork Campground is a small campground is in the midst of old growth forest located off Forest Road 37 from Highway 140. A boat launch for Fish Lake which has a 10 m.p.h. speed limit, is within a few miles from this campground and a great location for fishing, kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding .
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 9 sites and high demand.
Some sites are very close to the river for water access.
A few sites offer seclusion and privacy despite the campground's small size.
Firewood is available for purchase on-site.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Medford OR, take OR-140 (Lake of the Woods Hwy) about 28 miles and turn right on Forest Road 37. Continue 1 mile on Forest Road 37, campground is located on the right.
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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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