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Forest Service campground

Nook Bar

Forest Service campground in Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Curry County, Oregon. In the Gold Beach area.

Managed by
Forest Service Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Reservations
First come, first served Claim a site when you arrive. Recreation.gov lists it for Scan and Pay, so the fee can be paid from its app at the campground
County
Curry County

Overview

Nook Bar provides dispersed campsites for tents or small trailers on a large river bar by the beautiful Wild and Scenic Chetco River . Enjoy summer fun in the crystal-clear waters of this outstanding river! A few shaded spots can be found along the tree line. Camping on the gravel bar during the winter months is discouraged due to the frequency of high-water events.

Facilities

Vault toilets available.

Potable water is not available at this site.

Garbage disposal is available from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

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

What people do here

  • birding
  • boating
  • camping
  • day use area
  • fishing
  • hiking
  • kayaking
  • paddle boating
  • photography
  • picnicking
  • water activities
  • wildlife viewing

The federal record has no coordinates for this campground, so it is listed under Gold Beach and left off the map rather than placed by guesswork. Use the directions above.

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Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated August 4, 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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