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Sam Brown

Its 19 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night. Sam Brown is a National Forest campground near Merlin, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Merlin, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest

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

Briggs Valley meadow: Campground ringed around a large meadow with a mining and homestead history on Briggs Creek, with 2 picnic shelters, an amphitheater and trails for hiking, biking, horses and motorcycles.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night

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

Sites and hookups

Total sites
19
  • ✓ 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
2,000 ft

42.4420, -123.6860 in Josephine. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Sam Brown?
No. Sam Brown 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 Sam Brown?
Camping at Sam Brown costs Single Site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night.
How many campsites does Sam Brown have?
Sam Brown has 19 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Sam Brown?
No. Sam Brown has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Sam Brown?
Yes, pets are allowed at Sam Brown.
How long can you stay at Sam Brown?
The stay limit at Sam Brown is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Sam Brown?
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 Sam Brown. 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 Sam Brown?
Sam Brown is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Sam Brown

First-come Big Pine Merlin · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $5 per night First-come Spalding Pond Grants Pass · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night Reservable Ennis Riffle County Park Campground Merlin · County Season Not on record Fee $15/night gravel bar camping (undeveloped) First-come Sixmile Camp Selma · National Forest Season Not on record Fee $10 per site per night (as of 2026)

More campgrounds: camping near Merlin and campgrounds in Josephine.

Sources

  • apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
  • broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
  • fs.usda.gov (sites, quietHours, stayLimit, petsAllowed, fee, notableFeature, fireRings, toilets, water, reservationSystem), accessed 2026-09-29
First-come, first-served Single Site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night
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