Established Camping
Watkins
Watkins Campground is located near Jacksonville in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. The terrain consists of forested areas with a mix of trees and open spaces. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer, and nearby attractions include the Applegate Lake and the historic town of Jacksonville.
Description
Sites are located on Applegate Lake. There are wheelchair accessible facilities. Facilities 14 campsites (tent-sites) with picnic tables, and fire pits 1 group campsite (20-50 people) No drinking water Vault toilet Garbage disposal available during operating season Seasonal information: The site is free and open during the off-season as a walk-in site (parking at the gate, and proceeding on foot). No services or water are available during the off-season. Please pack out all trash and remember to Leave No Trace.
Location
Watkins is located in Oregon
Directions
From Ruch, OR, drive south on Upper Applegate Road for 18.5 miles--this will take you 3 miles past Hart-tish Park. Watkins Campground is located on the on the lefthand side of the road.
Coordinates
42.02400094 N
123.15700097 W
Detours Nearby
Patrick Creek Dispersed Camping
1 hr 50 min away
Dillon Creek Campground
1 hr 55 min away
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
