Tipsu Tyee Campground

Its 5 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Tipsu Tyee Campground is a National Forest campground near Jacksonville, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Jacksonville, Oregon

Managed by: National Forest

It sits right at the edge of Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests; its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Applegate Lake: The campground sits on the shore of Applegate Lake and can be reached only on foot by the Payette Trail No. 970 or by boat. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

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

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites: 5
Tent sites: 5

✓ Toilets
✓ Fire rings
✓ Pets allowed
✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.

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

Rules

Stay limit: 14 days
Quiet hours: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Pets: Allowed

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

Access and cell service

Elevation: 1,989 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T: No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.4 mi away
T-Mobile: No coverage mapped
Verizon: No coverage mapped

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.

42.0361, -123.1245 in Jackson. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Tipsu Tyee Campground?

No. Tipsu Tyee Campground 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 Tipsu Tyee Campground?

Camping at Tipsu Tyee Campground is free.

How many campsites does Tipsu Tyee Campground have?

Tipsu Tyee Campground has 5 campsites, including 5 tent sites.

Is there drinking water at Tipsu Tyee Campground?

No. Tipsu Tyee Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Are dogs allowed at Tipsu Tyee Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Tipsu Tyee Campground.

How long can you stay at Tipsu Tyee Campground?

The stay limit at Tipsu Tyee Campground is 14 days.

Is there cell service at Tipsu Tyee Campground?

Not at the campground on the FCC map, but AT&T shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.4 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 Tipsu Tyee Campground itself, and nothing from T-Mobile or Verizon 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 Tipsu Tyee Campground?

Tipsu Tyee Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Tipsu Tyee Campground

First-come Harr Point Campground Jacksonville · National Forest

Reservable Hart-tish Recreation Complex Jacksonville · National Forest First-come Watkins Campground Jacksonville · National Forest Reservable Carberry Campground Williams · National Forest

More campgrounds: camping near Jacksonville and campgrounds in Jackson.

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, petsAllowed, quietHours, stayLimit, fee, toilets, water, fireRings, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-29

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