River Bench Campground
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest — riverside
Location: Cave Junction, OR, OR
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Several walk in campsites along the Illinois River, located on a lower river terrace, within a forested setting. Must hike down one of two river access trails to use.This site provides access to the Illinois River for swimming or fishing.8 walk in campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits No drinking water Vault toilet within walking distance No garbage disposal - Please pack it outSituation on a lower river terrace, offering direct access to the Illinois River.Six Mile Day Use site is nearby
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/river-bench-campground to be notified when sites open up.
River Bench offers direct access to the Illinois River for swimming, fishing, and paddling within a forested setting on a scenic lower river terrace. Walk-in sites provide a more secluded camping experience at an affordable $5/night rate.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions present in area. Venomous snakes documented: California Mountain Kingsnake and Desert Striped Whipsnake. Rufous Hummingbirds, Acorn Woodpeckers, and Cliff Swallows common.
Insider tips for River Bench Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 7 sites and high demand Pack out all garbage; no disposal available Parking is located above campsites; plan for walk-in access via river trails
Skip River Bench Campground if: You need RV hookups—none available. You require potable water at your site—drinking water not provided. You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal closure.
Best time to visit River Bench Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Store Gulch Campground (cave junction , OR), Sixmile Campground (cave junction , OR), Little Falls Campground (Cave Junction, OR), Sam Brown Campground (OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at River Bench Campground
Cell signal at River Bench Campground (Cave Junction, OR): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 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.
Several walk in campsites along the Illinois River, located on a lower river terrace, within a forested setting. Must hike down one of two river access trails to use.This site provides access to the Illinois River for swimming or fishing.8 walk in campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits No drinking water Vault toilet within walking distance No garbage disposal - Please pack it outSituation on a lower river terrace, offering direct access to the Illinois River.Six Mile Day Use site is nearby with picnic tables under small gazebos.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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 federal campground with only 7 sites and high demand
Pack out all garbage; no disposal available
Parking is located above campsites; plan for walk-in access via river trails
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: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Selma, OR, take Highway 199 to the turn for Illinois River Road 4301. Take that road approximately 7 plus miles to the campground. Parking is up above the campsites and there are trails to the sites.
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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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