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Jackson Creek

Its 12 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), camping is free, and it is open from May 15 to October 15. Jackson Creek is a National Forest campground near Chemult, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Chemult, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest
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Jackson Creek sits inside Fremont-Winema National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Jackson Creek warming cabin: A rustic cabin just past the entrance serves as a winter warming hut for snowmobilers; Jackson Creek, with small brook trout, runs along the south side.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Free

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
12
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and fire rings. No potable water.

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

Access and cell service

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Elevation
4,761 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage mapped
Verizon
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, data as of December 31, 2025

Outdoor coverage each carrier reports to the FCC at this campground's map point, and the nearest mapped coverage within about half a mile. 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. These are carrier predictions, not measurements, and can be wrong either way: real service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle is often weaker. 5G speeds are the FCC's 7/1 and 35/3 Mbps tiers. This product uses the FCC Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the FCC.

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Season and winter services

Jackson Creek is open from May 15 to October 15 , at 4,761 ft.

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

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Jackson Creek?
No. Jackson Creek 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 Jackson Creek?
Camping at Jackson Creek is free.
How many campsites does Jackson Creek have?
Jackson Creek has 12 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Jackson Creek?
No. Jackson Creek has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
When is Jackson Creek open?
Jackson Creek is open from May 15 to October 15.
Is there cell service at Jackson Creek?
Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.3 mi away and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away. 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 Jackson Creek itself, and nothing from T-Mobile within about half a mile. 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.
Who manages Jackson Creek?
Jackson Creek is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Jackson Creek

First-come Buck Creek Upper Silver Lake · National Forest Season May 15 to October 15 Fee Free First-come Buck Creek Lower Silver Lake · National Forest Season May 15 to October 15 Fee Free

More campgrounds: camping near Chemult and campgrounds in Klamath.

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