Store Gulch Campground
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest — riverside, 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 is hiking, swimming and fishing available at the campground.6 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits 2 walk-in campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits No drinking water Vault toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it outStore Gulch Campground is located along a dramatic stretch of the Wild and Scenic Illinois River, characterized by its stunning turquoise waters and large, sun-baked boulders. The landscape is dominat
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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Store Gulch Campground sits along the stunning turquoise waters of the Wild and Scenic Illinois River with 6 tent sites offering hiking, swimming, and fishing. Google reviewers consistently praise the beautiful river setting and beaches, rating it 4.7/5 stars.
Wildlife alert: Mountain lions present in area; also bald eagles, acorn woodpeckers, cliff swallows, desert striped whipsnakes, and California mountain kingsnakes.
Insider tips for Store Gulch Campground: Arrive early — reviewers report the lot fills by mid-morning on weekends despite only 6 sites. Book well in advance as this is a federal campground with limited availability. Pack out all garbage — there is no garbage disposal at the campground.
Skip Store Gulch Campground if: You need hookups — no hookups available at any sites.. You require drinking water at campsites — RIDB notes no drinking water (conflicts with amenities list; verify before arrival).. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is seasonal and closed other months..
Best time to visit Store Gulch Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: River Bench Campground (Cave Junction, OR), Sixmile Campground (cave junction , OR), Little Falls Campground (Cave Junction, OR), Sam Brown Campground (OR).
Cell Phone Coverage at Store Gulch Campground
Cell signal at Store Gulch 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 is hiking, swimming and fishing available at the campground.6 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits 2 walk-in campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits No drinking water Vault toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it outStore Gulch Campground is located along a dramatic stretch of the Wild and Scenic Illinois River, characterized by its stunning turquoise waters and large, sun-baked boulders. The landscape is dominated by steep canyon walls and a wide, picturesque sandy beach that serves as a popular natural gathering spot for swimming and relaxing. Like the surrounding Siskiyou Mountains, the area features unique serpentine rock formations and a diverse forest mix of Jeffrey pine, Douglas fir, and madrone trees.
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 entryArrive early
reviewers report the lot fills by mid-morning on weekends despite only 6 sites.
Book well in advance as this is a federal campground with limited availability.
Pack out all garbage
there is no garbage disposal at the campground.
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 9 miles to the campground. You will pass the Store Gulch Day Use Area and the Store Gulch Guard Station, the next left will take you into the campground.
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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