Campground

Flumet Flat Group Campground

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
Near Jacksonville, Oregon

Facilities

Flumet Flat Group Campground offers a large, reservable group site that has individual spurs for tents and trailers. The site is equipped with picnic tables, campfire rings and a vault toilet. No water or electricity is available at the site.

Natural Features

Within a short walking distance, there are swimming and fishing areas on the Applegate River. The Gin Lin National Recreation Trail, with a self-guided tour of 19th century mining, is located just south of Flumet Flat. It offers a 3/4 mile loop with trail markers that correspond to the information in the brochure. History, spring wildflowers, wildlife, and a view looking down on the Applegate River make this a popular year-round attraction. Beware of rattlesnakes and ticks, which commonly occur in the Applegate Valley.

Recreation

Flumet Flat Group Campground offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to hike, fish, hunt and enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities throughout the year. A handful of hiking trails are accessible from the campground and in the surrounding areas. The nearby Mule Mountain Trail offers a special opportunity to access the hillsides above Applegate Valley and witness the seasonal changes in wildlife activity. It is a long-distance hike, winding up and around the arid ridges of the Oregon Siskiyous. In the spring, dwarf star tulips, lilies, shooting stars, larkspurs and buttercups puncture the needle and leaf mat and adorn the grass floor. Nearby Applegate Lake is a popular recreation lake, located north of the spectacular Red Buttes Wilderness Area. The lake is popular for swimming, boating, canoeing, and fishing. In the area around the lake, visitors can enjoy cycling and hiking the various trails.

Recreation Sites

  • Group Standard Area Nonelectric
  • Overnight

Activities

  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Camping
  • Birding
  • Star Gazing
  • Fishing
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Mushroom Picking
  • Observation Site
  • Photography
  • Swimming
  • Water Access
  • Horse Camping
  • Hiking
  • Gold Panning
  • Cultural Activities
  • Berry Picking

Amenities

  • Campfire Rings
  • Paved Parking
  • Paved Roads
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Tables
  • Shade
  • Vault Toilets
  • Trash Collection

Nearby Attractions

The United States Congress designated the Red Buttes Wilderness in 1984 and it now includes a total of 19,940 acres. Management of the Red Buttes Wilderness, located on the California/Oregon border, is shared by the Klamath National Forest and the Rogue River - Siskiyou National Forest. The majority of the Wilderness lies within the boundaries of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. Several lakes are accessible in the forest. Squaw Peak looks south to Squaw Lakes, a semi-primitive developed recreation area that accepts camping reservations from May through September. Applegate lake is a large reservoir with boat ramps, campgrounds, viewpoints and a developed recreation area named Hart tish. Both Squaw Lakes and Applegate lake are open for fishing year-round.

Getting Here

Latitude
42° 7' 1.1640" N
Longitude
123° 5' 14.6040" W
From Jacksonville, OR, travel west on Highway 238 for 8 miles to Ruch, OR. Turn left onto Upper Applegate Road and travel 9.6 miles to Palmer Creek Road. Turn right on to Palmer Creek Road, and travel 0.5 mile to the Flumet Flat Group Campground, entrance on the right.

Need to Know

  • Electric hookups are not available
  • Visitors must bring their own drinking water
  • Store food properly so not to attract wildlife
  • The campground is by reservation only

  • Gate is locked; combination for the lock will be provided in the confirmation letter.

    If you do not receive the gate lock combination or don't see it on your reservation confirmation email, please contact Recreation.gov at (877) 444-6777 and a customer service representative will provide the combination over the phone.

  • Click here for more information about Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
  • Don't Move Firewood: Please protect Pacific Northwest forests by preventing the spread of invasive species. Firewood can carry insects and diseases that can threaten the health of our western forests. You can make a difference by obtaining and burning your firewood near your camping destination. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

    • Contact Information

    6941 Upper Applegate Road
    Jacksonville, OR 97530

    For campground inquiries, please call: 541-899-3800

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