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River Bench Campground

Its 8 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $10 per site; day use $5 per vehicle. River Bench Campground is a National Forest campground near Selma, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Selma, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest

River Bench 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: $10 per site; day use $5 per vehicle

Sources: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
8
Walk-in sites
8
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets, fire rings, and pets allowed. No potable water.

Sources: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29; 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
1,116 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.3 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 River Bench Campground?
No. River Bench 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 River Bench Campground?
Camping at River Bench Campground costs Single Site: $10 per site; day use $5 per vehicle.
How many campsites does River Bench Campground have?
River Bench Campground has 8 campsites, including 8 walk-in sites.
Is there drinking water at River Bench Campground?
No. River Bench Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at River Bench Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at River Bench Campground.
How long can you stay at River Bench Campground?
The stay limit at River Bench Campground is 14 days.
Is there cell service at River Bench Campground?
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 River Bench Campground. It shows none at River Bench Campground from AT&T, though AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.3 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 River Bench Campground?
River Bench Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around River Bench Campground

First-come Store Gulch Campground Selma · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night (cashless, Recreation.gov Scan and Pay) First-come Sixmile Camp Selma · National Forest Season Not on record Fee $10 per site per night (as of 2026) First-come Echo Beach Campground Selma · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Free First-come Spalding Pond Grants Pass · National Forest Season Not on record Fee Single Site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night

More campgrounds: camping near Selma and campgrounds in Josephine.

Sources

  • recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, sites, water, toilets, fireRings), accessed 2026-09-29
  • epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-29
  • broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
  • fs.usda.gov (reservationSystem, sites, water, toilets, fireRings, quietHours, stayLimit, petsAllowed, fee), accessed 2026-09-29
First-come, first-served Single Site: $10 per site; day use $5 per vehicle
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