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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

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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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
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    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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    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

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    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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    $22 /night★ 4.5 (236)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    Nearby Campgrounds

    Farewell Bend Campground

    Prospect, OR

    From $22/night

    Jim Creek Group Campground

    Butte Falls, OR

    From $40/night

    Umpqua Off-Season Campgrounds

    Roseburg, OR

    From $16/night

    Acker Rock Lookout

    Tiller, OR

    From $40/night

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