Sixmile Campground
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest — lakeside, hiking
Location: cave junction , OR, OR
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Campsites are located along the Wild and Scenic Illinois River. There are 2 covered picnic sites across the road from the camping area.4 walk-in campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits No drinking water 2 vault toilets (within walking distance from campsites) No garbage disposal - Please pack it outThe area around Six Mile Campground is defined by the remarkably clear, jade-green swimming pools and dramatic rocky shorelines of the Wild and Scenic Illinois River. Nestled in the rugged Siskiyo
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
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Sixmile Campground offers 4 walk-in tent sites along the scenic Wild and Scenic Illinois River with hiking, swimming, and fishing opportunities. Google reviewers praise the crystal-clear water, small fish, jumping rocks, and breathtaking views of the area.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions present in the area. Also watch for California Mountain Kingsnake, Desert Striped Whipsnake, Rufous Hummingbirds, Acorn Woodpeckers, and Cliff Swallows.
Insider tips for Sixmile Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 4 sites Bring your own water — RIDB notes no drinking water at campsites Pack out all garbage — no disposal available Continue past the campground to the swinging bridge day use area for additional scenic exploration
Skip Sixmile Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available. You prefer developed amenities — this is a minimal-facility campground. You're visiting November through April — seasonal closure.
Best time to visit Sixmile Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: River Bench Campground (Cave Junction, OR), Store Gulch Campground (cave junction , OR), Little Falls Campground (Cave Junction, OR), Sam Brown Campground (OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sixmile Campground
Cell signal at Sixmile 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.
Campsites are located along the Wild and Scenic Illinois River. There are 2 covered picnic sites across the road from the camping area.4 walk-in campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits No drinking water 2 vault toilets (within walking distance from campsites) No garbage disposal - Please pack it outThe area around Six Mile Campground is defined by the remarkably clear, jade-green swimming pools and dramatic rocky shorelines of the Wild and Scenic Illinois River. Nestled in the rugged Siskiyou Mountains, the landscape features unique serpentine soils and forested ridges of Jeffrey pine and Douglas fir.
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 federal campground with only 4 sites
Bring your own water
RIDB notes no drinking water at campsites
Pack out all garbage
no disposal available
Continue past the campground to the swinging bridge day use area for additional scenic exploration
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. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Selma, OR, off of Highway 199 is the turn for the Illinois River Road (Forest Road 4301). Take that road approximately 6 miles to the campsites. Just before the Six Mile Day Use Area you will take the spur road to the right to the parking area for the campsites
Campground entrance
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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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