Lower South Fork Campground
Its 6 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $15 per night. Lower South Fork Campground is a National Forest campground near Prospect, Oregon.
First-come, first-served
- Managed by
- National Forest
Lower South Fork Campground sits inside Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
Sites and hookups
- Total sites
- 6
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Fire rings
- ✓ Pets allowed
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28
Rules
- Stay limit
- 14 days
- Pets
- Allowed
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-28
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 4,000 ft
42.6454, -122.3338 in Jackson. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Lower South Fork Campground?
No. Lower South Fork 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 Lower South Fork Campground?
Camping at Lower South Fork Campground costs Single Site: $15 per night.
How many campsites does Lower South Fork Campground have?
Lower South Fork Campground has 6 campsites.
Is there drinking water at Lower South Fork Campground?
No. Lower South Fork Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Lower South Fork Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lower South Fork Campground.
How long can you stay at Lower South Fork Campground?
The stay limit at Lower South Fork Campground is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Lower South Fork Campground?
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 Lower South Fork Campground. 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 Lower South Fork Campground?
Lower South Fork Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Lower South Fork Campground
First-come Imnaha Campground First-come Abbott Creek Campground Reservable Fourbit Ford Campground 
Reservable Whiskey Springs Campground
Reservable Whiskey Springs Campground More campgrounds: camping near Prospect and campgrounds in Jackson.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all, sites, stayLimit, petsAllowed), accessed 2026-09-28
- broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27