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Mill Creek Campground

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Mill Creek Campground, near Prospect, Oregon, is a cozy little retreat tucked away in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. With only about ten sites, it offers a quiet escape where you can unwind by a beautiful creek that runs alongside the campground.

Each site comes with a picnic table and fire pit, perfect for evening gatherings. Visitors have enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere, with one camper noting, “It was beautiful being immersed in the forest right along the creek.” While there’s no drinking water available, the creek provides a scenic backdrop for fishing, as it’s stocked with trout.

If you’re up for a little adventure, Mill Creek Campground is just a short drive from Mills Creek Falls, a great hiking spot for those heading to Crater Lake. The nearby town of Prospect has a charming country store where you can grab supplies, making it easy to stock up before your stay.

Though some campers have mentioned the lack of management and basic facilities, the natural beauty and seclusion make it a worthwhile destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle. Just remember, it’s all about enjoying the great outdoors here—so come prepared for a rustic experience!

Description

US Forest Service

Rogue River National Forest

Mill Creek Campground sites are located along Mill Creek, with its pleasant mix of Douglas-firs, cedars, and maples providing a pleasant backdrop and shade in the heat of summer. The gurgle of the creek is audible throughout the small campground. This is a popular fishing location for rainbow trout. The entrance to Crater Lake National Park is approximately 20 miles northeast of the campground, making this a great place to overnight for your planned day trip into the park. Additional day trips to consider are the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway, and the Rogue Gorge. Facilities 10 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits 2 vault toilets No drinking water No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

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Location

Mill Creek Campground is located in Oregon

Directions

From Prospect, OR, travel north about 2 miles on Highway 62. Turn right onto Forest Road 030 and continue about 1 mile to the campground.

Coordinates

42.79600077 N
122.46700082 W

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Drive Time

51 min from Medford
1 hr 11 min from Grants Pass
2 hrs 2 min from Bend
2 hrs 46 min from Eugene

Bill T.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 6, 2023

Small, quiet creek

I visited this site on July 3, 2023 while researching campsites between Prospect and Union Gap. It was closed, a locked gate at the time, although I did see some tents in the back sites, probably from work crews nearby.

This is a very small campground well away from Highway 62. There are only about 10 sites, but a beautiful creek flowing along the edge. It is gravel and dirt. There was one awful looking pit toilet. No water, other than the creek was available and no dump site.

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Autumn O.

Ranger

Reviewed Jul. 17, 2022

Good local find

Mills Creek campground is right out of Shady cove/prospect which has a country store with wood, food, and snacks. You can also purchase tags for christmas trees and off roading passes. Prospect is an adorable little town in the middle of the woods. Mills creek falls is a few minutes away and is a good hike for those passing through to go to Crater Lake. Out of all of the small campgrounds off of the highway Mills Creek is my favorite. Unfortunately, it used to cost only $8 and now is $22 a night, a very disgusting vault toilet, no running water, a big dumpster that’s usually knocked over and no camp host. The campgrounds themselves are really pretty and half of them are alongside mills creek, they stock the creek with trout and it’s good fishing! #5 is by far the best campground. Go at your own risk and don’t expect anything fancy.

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Jill Armando G.

Traveler

Reviewed Oct. 12, 2021

Nice, quiet site by the creek

We were the only ones using this site in mid October, it was beautiful being immersed in the forest right along the creek. Each spot had a picnic table and fire pit, with a good amount of flat space for a tent or vehicle. Easy to get to on a dirt road, and very close to crater lake if that is your final destination! Only negative was that there was a little trash left behind by previous campers.

Month of VisitOctober

Ann

Scout

Reviewed Mar. 14, 2021

Secluded

Mill creek campground was one of the few open when we visited the area during the fires in late 2020. No management of any kind that we could identify during our stay.

It’s quite compact yet feels private. We were pulling a 12’ camper and had no problem parking but I wouldn’t want to be maneuvering anything larger. Tight corners. Beautiful sites along the creek! Great place to base camp We will return

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Are fires allowed at Mill Creek Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Mill Creek Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

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