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

Forest Service campground

South Fork (Rogue River-Siskiyou)

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

This dispersed campsite for tents and small trailers is located at the confluence of South Fork Chetco with the main stem of the Wild and Scenic Chetco River . Enjoy summer fun in the crystal-clear waters of this outstanding river!

Upper South Fork Camp provides a more secluded location along the South Fork Chetco River.

Lower South Fork Camp provides a larger area with access to both the South Fork and main stem Chetco River.

Facilities

Garbage service is not provided. Please pack out what you pack in.

Potable water is not available at this site.

Portable toilet

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
  • fishing
  • water access
  • 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.

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.