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South Junction Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations). South Junction Campground is a BLM campground near Madras, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

BLM · Madras, Oregon

Managed by
BLM

Getting a site

Managed by
BLM
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Fee unknown, see agency

Source: blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Rules

Stay limit
14 days

Source: blm.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

Elevation
1,295 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.2 mi away
T-Mobile
4G LTE and 5G (7/1 Mbps)
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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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at South Junction Campground?
No. South Junction Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How long can you stay at South Junction Campground?
The stay limit at South Junction Campground is 14 days.
Is there cell service at South Junction Campground?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE and 5G from T-Mobile at South Junction Campground. It shows none at South Junction Campground from AT&T or Verizon, though AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away and Verizon shows 4G LTE about 0.2 mi away. The map is carrier-reported and modeled for outdoors, so expect weaker service in canyons, under trees, and inside a tent or vehicle.
Who manages South Junction Campground?
South Junction Campground is managed by the Bureau of Land Management.

Around South Junction Campground

fishypedia.com · 17 miles

The nearest lake with a fishing page is Lake Simtustus, whose mapped center point is 17 miles away in a straight line. Stocking record and species: Lake Simtustus fishing on fishypedia.com.

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