Island

Its 5 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $10 per night. Island is a National Forest campground near Powers, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Powers, Oregon

The South Fork Coquille River, which the campground sits beside

Coquille River Falls, reached by the nearby Coquille River Falls Trail #1257

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The South Fork Coquille River, which the campground sits beside. Photo: USDA Forest Service, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

Managed by: National Forest

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

Coquille River Falls Trail #1257: Nearby trail through old-growth Douglas-fir, hemlock and Port Orford cedar to Coquille River Falls on the South Fork Coquille River.

Getting a site

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

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

Sites and hookups

Total 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: 960 ft

42.7220, -124.0400 in Coos. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Island?

No. Island 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 Island?

Camping at Island costs Single Site: $10 per night.

How many campsites does Island have?

Island has 5 campsites.

Is there drinking water at Island?

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

Are dogs allowed at Island?

Yes, pets are allowed at Island.

How long can you stay at Island?

The stay limit at Island is 14 days.

Is there cell service at Island?

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 Island. 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 Island?

Island is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Island

Public land · within 15 miles

Public land within 15 miles: Wild Rogue Wilderness (5.2 miles to its center) , Copper Salmon Wilderness (8.5 miles to its center) , and Grassy Knob Wilderness (15 miles to its center) ; publiclandsdb.com has each unit's camping rules and boundary.

First-come Daphne Grove Powers · National Forest First-come Rock Creek Powers · National Forest

First-come Sru Lake Powers · National Forest First-come Myrtle Grove Powers · National Forest

More campgrounds: camping near Powers and campgrounds in Coos.

Sources

apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-28
broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
fs.usda.gov (sites, water, toilets, quietHours, stayLimit, petsAllowed, notableFeature), accessed 2026-09-29

Photo credits

Photo 1: USDA Forest Service, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)
Photo 2: Chamise Kramer, USDA Forest Service, Public domain (US federal government work, 17 U.S.C. 105)

First-come, first-served Single Site: $10 per night

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