Grayback

Its 39 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping costs Single Site: $15 per night, and it is open from May to October. Grayback is a National Forest campground near Cave Junction, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Cave Junction, Oregon

The open-air amphitheater in Grayback Campground

The wooden picnic shelter in the Grayback Campground day use area

The start of the Grayback Interpretive Trail in the campground

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A road through Grayback Campground. Photo: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, CC BY 4.0

Managed by: National Forest

Grayback sits inside Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Grayback Interpretive Trail and Cedar Guard Station: A 1-mile family trail to Grayback Creek and around the historic Civilian Conservation Corps camp at Cedar Guard Station; Oregon Caves National Monument is about 5 miles up the road.

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single Site: $15 per night

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 39

✓ Toilets
✓ Potable water
✓ Fire rings
✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit: 14 days
Pets: Allowed
Campground host: On site

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation: 1,826 ft

42.1420, -123.4610 in Josephine. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Grayback is open from May to October , at 1,826 ft.

Sources: epqs.nationalmap.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Grayback?

No. Grayback is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Grayback?

Camping at Grayback costs Single Site: $15 per night.

How many campsites does Grayback have?

Grayback has 39 campsites.

Is there drinking water at Grayback?

Yes, Grayback has potable water. It also has toilets.

Are dogs allowed at Grayback?

Yes, pets are allowed at Grayback.

When is Grayback open?

Grayback is open from May to October.

How long can you stay at Grayback?

The stay limit at Grayback is 14 days.

Is there cell service at Grayback?

Probably not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Grayback. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.

Is there a campground host at Grayback?

Yes, Grayback has a campground host on site.

Who manages Grayback?

Grayback is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Grayback

Reservable Chinquapinn Camp Group Campground Cave Junction · National Forest

First-come Bolan Lake Campground Cave Junction · National Forest

Reservable Lake Selmac County Park Campground Selma · County First-come Josephine Creek Camp Selma · National Forest

More campgrounds: camping near Cave Junction and campgrounds in Josephine.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-29
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (sites, hostOnSite, stayLimit, petsAllowed, season, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-29

Photo credits

Photo 1: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, CC BY 4.0
Photo 2: Chamise Kramer, USDA Forest Service, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Photo 3: Chamise Kramer, USDA Forest Service, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Photo 4: Chamise Kramer, USDA Forest Service, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

First-come, first-served Single Site: $15 per night

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