Fourbit Ford Campground

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Fourbit Ford, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Oregon
Fourbit Ford, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Oregon

Fourbit Ford Campground

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest


Fourbit Ford Campground

Fourbit Ford Campground is beside Fourbit Creek, 43 miles east of Medford, in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. A short driving distance from the campground are Fish Lake and Willow Lake, both popular boating and fishing destinations. Campers at Fourbit Ford appreciate its secluded location. The campground is on the site of the Old Military Road which once supplied Fort Klamath. A number of good hiking trails area nearby, including the Mt. McLoughlin Trail #3716, a 5 mile hike to the summit of the peak.

Fourbit Ford Campground has 7 campsites. A narrow access road will not accommodate vehicles longer than 30 feet. There is no potable water at the campground, but water can be obtained at nearby Whiskey Springs Campground. The Forest Service website states that all campsites are first-come, first-served, even though reservations appear to be available on Recreation.gov (see below). Most likely reservations are not available.

Directions: Reach the campground by taking Highway 62 for 16 miles northeast from Medford. Then turn on the Butte Falls - Willow Lake Road, going another 16 miles through Butte Falls onto the Butte Falls - Fish Lake Rd. Watch for campground signs and turn onto Parker Meadows Road. The campground is clearly marked.

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Fourbit Ford Campground Basics
Fourbit Ford Campground Location: On Forest Rd. 3065 off Parker Meadows Rd., off Butte Falls - Fish Lake Rd.
Elevation: 3,200 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities: 43 miles east of Medford
Number of Sites: 7
Open - Closed: May through September
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 the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Information: Rogue Recreation (campground information): (541) 560-3900
High Cascades Ranger District: (541) 560 3444

Fourbit Ford Campground Reservations
Reservations Available The Forest Service website says all campsites are first-come. The reservation link below may provide details about individual campsites, but check with the Forest Service before trusting the reservation link.
Maximum vehicle length: 30 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites: None
Fees: $16 per night
Reservations (information only): Fourbit Ford Campground Reservations
Campground Map: Fourbit Ford Campground Map
Check-in, check-out: 3:00 PM, 2:00 PM

Fourbit Ford Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, campfire ring; no hook-ups
Campground: Vault toilets, no potable water
Showers: No
Dump station: No
Attractions near Fourbit Ford Campground:
  • Visit Willow Lake County Park for swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
  • Set out hiking on trails such as Pacific Crest Trail, Fish Lake Trail, and the High Lakes Trail.
  • Also nearby, stop in at Fish Lake Resort and Lake of the Woods.




Fourbit Ford Campground, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Oregon

Fourbit Ford Campground

Fourbit Ford Campground, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Oregon

Fourbit Ford Campground

High Cascades Ranger District
Attractions and Activities

  • Try mountain biking or local roads, around Fish Lake, or along Lower South Fork Trail.
  • Test your luck fishing at Lake of the Woods, Willow Lake, 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 out on Willow Lake or Fish Lake.
  • Take advantage of the Rainbow Bay Day Use Area at Lake of the Woods.

Key Fourbit Ford Campground Regulations

  1. Quiet Hours are from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
  2. Dogs must be kept on leash and attended at all times. At night they must be kept in a vehicle or tent.
  3. Campfires may only be lit in provided fire rings.
  4. Stand-alone charcoal BBQs are not permitted, but stand-alone propane BBQs are allowed.

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