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A gravel road curving into a high mountain valley at first light, the peaks catching the sun.

Forest Service group campground

Beaver Dam Group Campground

Forest Service group campground in Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Jackson County, Oregon. 4,550 feet. 18.6 miles from Ashland.

Reserve on Recreation.gov
Managed by
Forest Service Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Elevation
4,550 ft USGS elevation model, at the mapped point
Sites
1 1 group standard area non-electric
Hookups
None listed
Reservations
Recreation.gov
County
Jackson County

Overview

Experience the night stars and the big trees at this small, semi-primitive camping area that is located along Beaver Dam Creek.

Recreation

Nearby hiking includes Pacicfic Crest Trail, Brown Mountain and Fish Lake Trail.

Facilities

This campground is a rustic site with limited amenities. There are 4 individual campsites each with a picnic table and fire pit. The campground accommodates tents and one small trailer / rv (28 feet maximum). No water or garbage service is available.

Natural Features

Beaver Dam Group Campground offers access to Beaver Dam Trail #1001, giving campers an opportunity to explore two different types of habitats: a riparian area and old growth forest.

Nearby Attractions

Howard Prairie Lake is 10 miles from Beaver Dam Group Campround. The reservoir has boating, fishing and swimming opportunities. Amneties offered at Howard Prairie Resort include a store, restaurant and boat ramp.

The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

What people do here

  • hiking

The land around Beaver Dam Group Campground

The ringed pin is this group campground; the others are its nearest neighbours. Switch on forest roads or BLM routes to see the way in.

Map layers

Layers
Base map
Legend

Federal land, by managing agency

  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  • US Forest Service (USFS)
  • National Park Service (NPS)
  • US Fish and Wildlife (USFW)
  • Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)
  • Department Of Defense (DOD)
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
  • Other Federal
  • State
  • Local
  • Alaska Native Lands (Patented or Interim Conveyed)
  • Alaska Native Allotment

Federal campgrounds, by agency

  • Forest Service
  • Bureau of Land Management
  • National Park Service
  • Army Corps of Engineers
  • Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife and others

State and local land (USGS PAD-US)

  • State land
  • County and city land
  • Regional agency or district
  • Land trust or conservancy

Gaps with no tint inside public land are private parcels, often old mining claims and homesteads. They are not open to the public.

Dashed clay lines on the base map are unpaved tracks from OpenStreetMap. They show what exists on the ground, not what is legal to drive.

Select any point to see who manages the land.

Boundaries are approximate and land status changes. This map is a planning aid, not a survey or a statement of access. Confirm routes, closures and camping rules with the managing office.

Nearest campgrounds

Camping near

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated February 25, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.

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