North Fork Campground

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Fish Lake, Fremont-Winema National Forest, Oregon
Fish Lake, Fremont-Winema National Forest, Oregon

North Fork Campground

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest


North Fork Campground

North Fork Campground is along the North Fork of Little Butte Creek near Fish Lake in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. The campground concessionaire is Rogue Recreation. Visitors to the campground have only a short drive to Fish Lake with boating, fishing, and swimming. The speed limit on the lake is 10 MPH. A number of great hiking trails are nearby.

North Fork Campground has 9 campsites. Six of the sites are best suited for tents, while the other 3 can accommodate RVs and trailers. Drinking water is available at the campground. Reservations are now offered for North Fork Campground.

A variety of roads connect to the campground from Medford, Ashland, and Butte Falls. Read driving details at the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest's North Fork Campground.

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North Fork Campground Basics
North Fork Campground Location: Forest Road 37 off Highway 140 near Fish Lake
Elevation: 4,500 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities: 35 miles east of Medford
29 miles from Ashland
Number of Sites: 9
Open - Closed: Open May through October
Max. People per single site: 5 (including children)
Vehicles per single site: 1 (fee for additional vehicles)
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by Rogue Recreation for Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
High Cascades Ranger District: (541) 560 3444

North Fork Campground Reservations
Reservations Available Reservations are available for dates from 2 days up to 6 months prior to arrival date.
There may also be some first-come, first served sites available.
Maximum vehicle length: 35 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites: None
Fees: $16 per night
Reservations: North Fork Campground Reservations
Campground Map: North Fork Campground Map
Check-in, check-out: 3:00 PM, 2:00 PM
early arrivals allowed if your campsite is empty

North Fork Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, campfire ring; no hook-ups
Campground: Vault toilets, piped water
Showers: No
Dump station: No
Attractions near North Fork Campground:
  • Head to Fish Lake for swimming, fishing, 10 MPH boating, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
  • Drop by the Fish Lake Resort.
  • Make nearby day hikes on Brown Mt. Trail, Fish Lake Trail, and the Pacific Crest Trail.




North Fork Campground, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Oregon

North Fork Campground


North Fork Campground, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Oregon

North Fork Campground

High Cascades Ranger District
Attractions and Activities

  • Try mountain biking around Fish Lake or along Lower South Fork Trail.
  • Test your luck fishing at Fish Lake or on Abbott Creek.
  • Set out hiking up the Alkali Creek Falls Trail #1055.
  • Enjoy the 1.4-mile Devils Peak trail in the Sky Lakes Wilderness.
  • Have some OHV fun at Woodruff on the Minnehaha Trail #1039
  • Take your kayak
  • Take advantage of the Rainbow Bay Day Use Area at Lake of the Woods.

Key Campground Regulations

  1. Campfires may only be in developed fire pits.
  2. Help prevent the spread of invasive insects by obtaining firewood locally.
  3. Dogs must be kept on leash and attended at all times. At night they must be kept in a vehicle or tent.
  4. Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

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