Whiskey Springs Campground

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Whiskey Springs Campground, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Oregon
Whiskey Springs Campground, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Oregon

Whiskey Springs Campground

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest


Whiskey Springs Campground

Whiskey Springs Campground is a short distance from Willow Lake and 42 miles east of Medford. The campground is within the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and is operated by a concessionaire, Rogue Recreation. Whiskey Springs Pond, home to beavers, is adjacent to the campground. Visitors to nearby 927-acre Willow Lake enjoy wonderful fishing from shore and boat. A number of good hiking trails area nearby, including the Mt. McLoughlin Trail #3716, a 5-mile hike to the summit of the peak.

Whiskey Springs Campground offers 34 campsites in a conifer forest. Seven of the sites are designated for tents only. The rest can accommodate RVs, trailers and tents. Five of the sites are pull-throughs. Foliage provides good privacy between the campsites.

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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Whiskey Springs Campground Basics
Whiskey Springs Campground Location: Highway 140 (Lake of the Woods Highway), off Hwy. 62 out of Medford
Elevation: 3,100 feet
Nearby Gateway Cities: 42 miles east of Medford
Number of Sites: 34
Open - Closed: May through October
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

Reservations
Reservations Available Reservations are available now for many of the campsites from 2 days up to 6 months prior to your arrival date.
About a third of the campsites are available first-come, first-served.
Maximum vehicle length: 30 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites: None designated
Fees: $18 per night
Reservations: Whiskey Springs Campground Reservations
(+$8 reservation fee)
Campground Map: Whiskey Springs Campground Map
Check-in, check-out: 3:00 PM, 2:00 PM
early arrivals allowed if your campsite is empty

Whiskey Springs Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, campfire ring; no hook-ups
Campground: Vault toilets, piped water
Showers: No
Dump station: No
Attractions near Whiskey Springs 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.




Whiskey Springs Campground, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Oregon

Whiskey Springs 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 Whiskey Springs Campground Regulations

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

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