Situated within Winema National Forest in south-central Oregon, Jackson Street Forest Camp operates under US Forest Service management with a season running May through September. The terrain is forested with open areas and sits near both a creek and a lake. Access is rough, so high-clearance vehicles are worth considering before the drive in. Jackson Creek lies directly to the north for campers weighing nearby alternatives.
Description
Jackson Creek is located one hour 40 minutes southeast of Chemult, Oregon. Jackson Creek is a tranquil and secluded campground with 12 campsites scattered under a canopy of old-growth ponderosa and Jeffery pines. Some aspen trees and wild roses add a splash of color. Lined with willows, Jackson Creek riffles through the south side of the campground. There are some small brook trout in the creek and other wildlife that stop by are deer, badgers. In the meadow across the creek, wildflowers bloom throughout the summer. There is a rustic cabin just past the entrance sign that gets used in the winter as a warming hut for snowmobilers and other winter recreation enthusiasts. Amenities include, a picnic table and fire ring at each site, three vault toilets and an information board. There is no potable water. Visitors need to bring an adequate supply of water.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsJackson Street Forest Camp is located in Oregon near Silver Lake
Directions
Jackson Creek Campground is located one hour and ten minutes southeast of Chemult, Oregon. From Chemult, take U.S. Highway 97 south towards Klamath Falls, Oregon, for approximately 25 miles and then turn left onto Silver Lake Road. From Silver Lake Road, turn left onto Forest Service (FS) Road 49, and then left again on FS Road 4900740 Road. Jackson Creek Campground will be on the right side of the road.
Coordinates
42.98477338 N
121.4530394 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 1 hr 54 min from Bend, OR
- 2 hrs 52 min from Medford, OR
- 3 hrs 6 min from Eugene, OR
- 3 hrs 18 min from Grants Pass, OR



