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Lake Selmac County Park Campgrounds

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Lake Selmac, Josephine County, Oregon
Lake Selmac, Josephine County, Oregon

Lake Selmac County Park Campgrounds

Josephine County


Lake Selmac County Park Campgrounds

Lake Selmac County Park has campgrounds and day-use facilities spread all around the shores of 140-acre Lake Selmac. The lake rests among beautiful, forested mountains. The park is about 25 miles north the Oregon Caves National Monument. The several day-use areas in the park have picnic sites, a swim area, a boat launch ramp, fishing, a playground, basketball, a horse staging area, and hiking trails. The maximum speed allowed on the lake is 5 MPH.

Lake Selmac Campground is separated into loops at various locations around the lake.

Osprey Loop Campground on the west end of the lake has 14 tent sites, 3 sites with water and electric hook-ups, 18 full hook-up sites, and 4 Yurts. Amenities include restrooms with showers and a playground.

Heron Loop Campground on the south side of the lake has 5 lakeshore tent sites. Amenities include vault toilets. The boat launch ramp is nearby.

Teal Loop Campground on the south side of the lake has 14 tent campsites, many lake-shore, some hillside. Amenities include vault toilets. The boat launch ramp is nearby.

Eagle Loop Campground on the northeast side of the lake has 14 lakeshore tent sites. Amenities include a vault toilet. The camping loop is close to privately owned Lake Selmac Resort with boat rentals.

Mallard Loop Campground on the southeast side of the lake has 15 full hook-up sites, 10 tent sites, and 1 Yurt. Amenities include a restroom with showers. The camping loop is close to a playground, ballfields, and a launch ramp.

The park also has Group Campsites and Horse Camps.

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Lake Selmac County Park Campground Basics
Lake Selmac County Park Location: 500 Reeves Creek Rd., Selma
Elevation: 1,400 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities: Grants Pass - 25 miles
Crescent City, CA - 64 miles
Number of Sites: 93
Open - Closed: Open year-round
But limited sites and services Nov. - March
Max. People per single site: 6
Vehicles per single site: 1 vehicle and 1 towed vehicle (fee for additional vehicles)
Pets: On leash, always attended
Josephine Co. Parks Dept.: (541) 474-5285

Lake Selmac County Park Reservations
1 Summer rates from May 15 to September 15, Off-season rates from September 16 to May 14
Reservations Available Reserve campsites from 2 days up to 9 months in advance of arrival.
Maximum vehicle length: 40 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites: Osprey Loop #30 (full hook-ups)
Mallard Loop #113 (full hook-ups)
reservations for ADA sites must be by phone: 1-800-452-5687, Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM
Fees1: Tent site: $25 per night
Partial hook-ups: $30
Full hook-ups: $35 (Sept. 16 - May 14); $40 (May 15 - Sept. 15)
Yurt: $55
Reservations: Lake Selmac County Park Campsite Reservations
$9 reservation fee
Park Map: Lake Selmac Park Map
Check-in, check-out: check-in: 2:00 PM check-out: 12:00 PM

Lake Selmac County Park Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, campfire ring, partial and full hook-ups at some sites
Campground: Flush toilets and vault toilets, piped water
Showers: Yes
Dump station: Yes
Attractions near Lake Selmac County Park Campground:
  • Enjoy Lake Selmac with boat launch ramps, boating, fishing (bass limit 1 per day), and swimming.
  • Set out hiking on a nature trail or play field-sports.
  • Kids enjoy the playground.
  • Find an equestrian, group gathering area with rock fire ring and power receptacle and hitching post.
  • Head out on the horseback riding trail system.
  • Visit the Oregon Caves.




Lake Selmac Park Horse Camps

Lake Selmac has 6 horse campsites. Each site has a corral with multiple stalls and water. One site has full hook-ups for an RV. Restrooms with flush toilets and free hot showers are available nearby in the Mallard Campground.
Fees: $20 per night
Reservations: 1-800-452-5687, Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM
$9 reservation fee

Lake Selmac Park Group Camp

Oak Grove Group Camp Area is on the southeast shore of Lake Selmac, close to the lake and near a playground and ballfields. The area contains a large rock fire ring, a large BBQ, picnic tables, and water. Restrooms are nearby.
Fees: $75 per night
Reservations: 1-800-452-5687, Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM
$9 reservation fee

Lake Selmac County Park Campground, Josephine County, Oregon

Lake Selmac County Park Campground



Lake Selmac County Park Campground, Josephine County, Oregon

Lake Selmac County Park Campground

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Key Lake Selmac County Park Campground Regulations

  1. Fires are only permitted in provided fire pits and must be attended at all times.
  2. Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. No generators after 8:00 PM.
  3. Dogs must be kept on leash and attended at all times. Dogs are not allowed in park buildings.

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