Union Creek Campground - Rogue River

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest — lakeside

Location: Prospect, OR, OR

Price: From $22 per night

Price range: $22–$35 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (236 reviews)

Season: May through October

There are 73 campsites, each site is unique and not recommended for trailers over 28 feet long . The campground road to sites 64 -87 may be hard for some vehicles to access due to large trees along roadway and tight curves. Union Creek Campground was constructed in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corp.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Firewood for Sale

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/union-creek-campground-rogue-river to be notified when sites open up.

Spacious, well-maintained campground with sites right on the Rogue River in an old growth forest. Campers praise the quiet atmosphere, courteous neighbors, and helpful camp host.

Wildlife alert: American Mink, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Mule Deer, Yellow-pine Chipmunk, Douglas Squirrel, American Dipper, Steller's Jay, Dark-eyed Junco, Western Tanager

Insider tips for Union Creek Campground - Rogue River: Request a site near the Rogue River for best experience Book early — this is a popular federal campground 3 full hookup sites available near day use parking lot Trailers over 28 feet not recommended Sites 64-87 have difficult road access due to large trees and tight curves

Skip Union Creek Campground - Rogue River if: You need shower facilities — none available. You have a large RV over 28 feet. You need full hookups — only 3 sites have them. You require winter camping — seasonal closure.

Best time to visit Union Creek Campground - Rogue River: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Farewell Bend Campground (Prospect, OR), Jim Creek Group Campground (Butte Falls, OR), Umpqua Off-Season Campgrounds (Roseburg, OR), Acker Rock Lookout (Tiller, OR).

Cell Phone Coverage at Union Creek Campground - Rogue River

Cell signal at Union Creek Campground - Rogue River (Prospect, 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.

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Prospect, OR, OR★ 4.5 (236 reviews)From $22/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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There are 73 campsites, each site is unique and not recommended for trailers over 28 feet long . The campground road to sites 64 -87 may be hard for some vehicles to access due to large trees along roadway and tight curves. Union Creek Campground was constructed in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corp.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV40 ft
Hookups4 electric sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesCamp Host
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsFirewood for Sale

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need shower facilities — none available✕ You have a large RV over 28 feet✕ You need full hookups — only 3 sites have them✕ You require winter camping — seasonal closure

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Request a site near the Rogue River for best experience

Book early

this is a popular federal campground

3 full hookup sites available near day use parking lot

Trailers over 28 feet not recommended

Sites 64-87 have difficult road access due to large trees and tight curves

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Mink, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Mule Deer, Yellow-pine Chipmunk, Douglas Squirrel, American Dipper, Steller's Jay, Dark-eyed Junco, Western Tanager

Location

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541-560-3900· Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Getting there →

From Medford, OR, take OR-62 (Crater Lake Hwy) about 11 miles past Prospect to Union Creek Campground. From Klamath Falls, travel north on US 97 to OR-62 (Crater Lake Hwy). Travel west about 15 miles past Crater Lake National Park to Farewell Bend Campground, at the intersection of OR-62 and OR-230 (where OR-62 turns south towards Prospect and Medford OR); Union Creek is about 1 mile south on OR-62.

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Community

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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.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Union Creek Campground - Rogue River cost per night?+
Union Creek Campground - Rogue River costs $22–$35 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Union Creek Campground - Rogue River open?+
Union Creek Campground - Rogue River is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Union Creek Campground - Rogue River have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Union Creek Campground - Rogue River?+
Union Creek Campground - Rogue River can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
How do I make reservations at Union Creek Campground - Rogue River?+
Union Creek Campground - Rogue River is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Union Creek Campground - Rogue River?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Union Creek Campground - Rogue River is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Union Creek Campground - Rogue River open, and what are check-in times?+
Union Creek Campground - Rogue River is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$22 /night★ 4.5 (236)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Farewell Bend Campground

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Umpqua Off-Season Campgrounds

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From $16/night

Acker Rock Lookout

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