Josephine Creek Camp

Its 6 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Josephine Creek Camp is a National Forest campground near Selma, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Selma, Oregon

Managed by: National Forest

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

Josephine Creek and the Illinois River: Rustic sites above the confluence area of Josephine Creek and the Illinois River off 8 Dollar Road (Forest Road 4201).

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: 6

✓ 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: 1,268 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T: No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.1 mi away
T-Mobile: 4G LTE and 5G (7/1 Mbps)
Verizon: 4G LTE

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 Josephine Creek Camp?

No. Josephine Creek Camp 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 Josephine Creek Camp?

Camping at Josephine Creek Camp is free.

How many campsites does Josephine Creek Camp have?

Josephine Creek Camp has 6 campsites.

Is there drinking water at Josephine Creek Camp?

No. Josephine Creek Camp has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Are dogs allowed at Josephine Creek Camp?

Yes, pets are allowed at Josephine Creek Camp.

How long can you stay at Josephine Creek Camp?

The stay limit at Josephine Creek Camp is 14 days.

Is there cell service at Josephine Creek Camp?

Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from T-Mobile and Verizon and 5G from T-Mobile at Josephine Creek Camp. It shows none at Josephine Creek Camp from AT&T, though AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.1 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 Josephine Creek Camp?

Josephine Creek Camp is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Josephine Creek Camp

First-come Sixmile Camp Selma · National Forest First-come River Bench Campground Selma · National Forest

First-come Store Gulch Campground Selma · National Forest

Reservable Lake Selmac County Park Campground Selma · County

More campgrounds: camping near Selma and campgrounds in Josephine.

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

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