Joseph H. Stewart Campground

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Lost Creek Reservoir, Oregon
Lost Creek Reservoir, Oregon

Joseph H. Stewart Campground

Joseph H. Stewart State Recreation Area


Joseph H. Stewart Campground

Joseph H. Stewart State Recreation Area is near Lost Creek Lake, northeast of Medford. The recreation site is now managed by Jackson County. Visitors to the park enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, and cycling. Evening programs are held in the summer on Friday and Saturday nights at the campground amphitheater. Stewart SRA is about 40 miles from Crater Lake National Park.

Note: "Blue-green algae blooms occur at Lost Creek Lake, most often between April and September, however can occur during any time of the year."

Joseph H. Stewart Campground has 201 campsites. Of those, 151 sites have water and electric hook-ups, and while the other 50 campsites are designated for tents or self-contained RVs. The park also has 2 Group Campsites. Among the amenities at the campground are flush toilets, hot showers, and an RV dump station.

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Joseph H. Stewart Campground Basics
Joseph H. Stewart Campground Location: Highway 62, 36 miles north of Medford
Elevation: 1,970 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities: 36 miles north of Medford
54 miles northeast of Grants Pass
Number of Sites: 201
Open - Closed: All sites open March through October; Loop B open year-round
Max. People per single site: 8 (including children)
Vehicles per single site: 1 (fee for up to 2 additional vehicles)
Pets: On leash, always attended
Joseph H. Stewart State Recreation Area: (541) 774-8183 or
1-800-551-6949

Joseph H. Stewart Campground Reservations
Reservations Available Reservations are available whenever campground is open, from 1 day to 9 months prior to date of arrival.
Maximum vehicle length: any length
Wheelchair accessible sites: None designated
Fees: Electric and water hook-up sites - $33 per night
Water hook-ups - $28
(plus $8 online reservation fee, $10 by phone)
Reservations: Joseph H. Stewart Campground Reservations
Campground Map: Joseph H. Stewart Campground Map

Jackson County Parks Campground Map
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, 12 Noon

Joseph H. Stewart Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, campfire ring; partial hook-ups available
Campground: Flush toilets, piped water, amphitheater
Showers: Yes
Dump station: Yes
Attractions near Joseph H. Stewart Campground:
  • Find the marina nearby with boat rentals.
  • Enjoy waterskiing and fishing.
  • A boat ramp is available.
  • Cool off swimming.
  • Explore miles of hiking trails and bike paths within the park.
  • Play volleyball and horseshoes.
  • Take advantage of the fenced off pet area.
  • Children flock to the playground.
  • Visit the Cole Rivers Hatchery.



Joseph H. Stewart Group Campsites

Joseph H. Stewart SRA has 2 group sites located near the main campground loops. The sites are for tents only. Each site can accommodate up to 25 people, although additional people may be accepted if space permits.
Fees: $150 per night
Reservations: Joseph H. Steward SRA Reservations

Joseph H. Stewart Group Campsite

Joseph H. Stewart Group Campsite


Joseph H. Stewart Campground

Joseph H. Stewart Campground



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Joseph H. Stewart Campground

Joseph H. Stewart SRA
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Key Joseph H. Stewart Campground Regulations

  1. Quiet Hours extend from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
  2. Pets must be kept on leash and attended at all times. At night they must be kept in a vehicle or tent.
  3. Help avoid the spread of invasive insects by obtaining firewood locally.

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