Free and drive-in accessible, Elderberry Flats sits along West Fork Evans Creek Road on BLM land managed by the Medford Butte Falls Field Office, with around 11 to 12 numbered sites and no reservation system. Road access matters here. Reviewers consistently flag that Google Maps routes via Sykes Creek Road or May Creek Road are unreliable and slow; the recommended approach from Wimer follows Evans Creek Road to the signed turnoff, then continues roughly 9 miles on pavement to the entrance.
Five of the sites sit directly beside Evans Creek, giving campers easy access to wading, small swimming holes, and crayfish habitat. Salmon spawning beds have been spotted in the area as well. Sites are spacious enough to accommodate multiple tents, vehicles, and shade structures, and each includes a metal mesh picnic table with ADA-accessible end sections plus a barrel-style fire ring with a grate. The campground is pack-in, pack-out with no garbage service, and the vault toilet receives heavy use, so bringing supplemental facilities is a reasonable precaution.
Cell service is limited or absent. Crowd patterns are worth noting: past visitors have observed long-term occupants and abandoned sites alongside regular campers, though authority patrols do occur. Kurt H. notes it "needs much TLC as it has been over camped," which reflects the wear visible in recent visits. No pets are permitted. Dispersed boondocking spots along West Fork Evans Creek Road provide overflow options for those who arrive when the main campground is full, and Burma Pond BLM is another BLM dispersed option in the broader area for campers wanting a different setting.
Description
Elderberry Flat Campground provides 11 campsites along the tranquil and beautiful West Fork of Evans Creek, a tributary to the famous Rogue River. There is a paved road that provides easy access to the campground which is typically open from late May to September. The area offers a variety of recreation activities including camping, biking, hiking, hunting, OHV riding, picnicking, swimming, and wildlife viewing. The campground provides multiple access points to the creek to enjoy the cool water on hot summer days. Granite sand bars, calm water, and gentle sloping access provide family friendly access to the water. Campsites are equipped with picnic tables and grills and there is one pit toilet. There is no fee to use the campground but a 14 day limit is enforced.
Fee Info
No fees at this campground.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsElderberry Flats Campground is located in Oregon near Trail
Directions
Directions From I-5 Exit 48/Rogue River: Head northeast on Depot St ___ Turn left onto Pine St ___ Continue onto E Evans Creek Rd ___ in 6 miles take a slight right onto Covered Bridge Rd ___ Slight right onto E Evans Creek Rd ___ in 10.5 miles turn left onto W Fork Evans Creek Rd ___ travel approximately 9.1 miles and campground will be on the left.Directions From Medford I-5 Exit 30: Follow signs for Airport/Biddle Road ___ Turn right onto Biddle Rd ___ in 2.2 miles turn right on Table Rock Rd ___ in 9.7 miles turn right onto OR-234 E ___ Turn left onto Meadows Rd ___ in 8 miles turn left onto E Evans Creek Rd ___ in 3.6 miles turn right onto W Fork Evans Creek Rd ___ travel approximately 9.1 miles and the campground will be on the left.
Address
Butte Falls Field Office
3040 Biddle Rd.
Medford, OR 97504
Coordinates
42.6625 N
123.098888 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 56 min from Medford, OR
- 1 hr 1 min from Grants Pass, OR
- 2 hrs 37 min from Eugene, OR
- 3 hrs 12 min from Corvallis, OR
