Butler Bar

Its 7 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Butler Bar is a National Forest campground near Port Orford, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Port Orford, Oregon

Managed by: National Forest

Butler Bar sits inside Copper Salmon Wilderness and Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests. Each unit's rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.1 miles outside the boundary of Grassy Knob Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Elk Wild and Scenic River: Primitive camping on the Wild and Scenic Elk River next to the Copper-Salmon and Grassy Knob wildernesses; a stop on the Wild Coast Scenic Bikeway. (fs.usda.gov)

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: 7

✓ 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: 725 ft

42.7260, -124.2690 in Curry. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Butler Bar?

No. Butler Bar 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 Butler Bar?

Camping at Butler Bar is free.

How many campsites does Butler Bar have?

Butler Bar has 7 campsites.

Is there drinking water at Butler Bar?

No. Butler Bar has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Are dogs allowed at Butler Bar?

Yes, pets are allowed at Butler Bar.

How long can you stay at Butler Bar?

The stay limit at Butler Bar is 14 days.

Is there cell service at Butler Bar?

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 Butler Bar. 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 Butler Bar?

Butler Bar is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Butler Bar

First-come Sunshine Bar Port Orford · National Forest

First-come Laird Lake Port Orford · National Forest

Reservable Sixes River Campground OR Port Orford · BLM

Reservable Lobster Creek Camp Gold Beach · County

More campgrounds: camping near Port Orford and campgrounds in Curry.

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

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