Store Gulch Campground

Its 6 sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night (cashless, Recreation.gov Scan and Pay). Store Gulch Campground is a National Forest campground near Selma, Oregon.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Selma, Oregon

Managed by
National Forest

Store Gulch Guard Station: Just up the road is the Store Gulch Guard Station, a rare cedar-bark building built in 1929 by the Civilian Conservation Corps and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, beside a day-use beach on the Illinois River. (fs.usda.gov)

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night (cashless, Recreation.gov Scan and Pay)

Source: fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
6
Walk-in sites
2
  • ✓ 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
1,400 ft

Cell coverage by carrier (FCC map)

AT&T
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE mapped about 0.4 mi away
T-Mobile
No coverage at the campground; 4G LTE and 5G mapped about 0.2 mi away
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 Store Gulch Campground?
No. Store Gulch 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 Store Gulch Campground?
Camping at Store Gulch Campground costs Single Site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night (cashless, Recreation.gov Scan and Pay).
How many campsites does Store Gulch Campground have?
Store Gulch Campground has 6 campsites, including 2 walk-in sites.
Is there drinking water at Store Gulch Campground?
No. Store Gulch Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Are dogs allowed at Store Gulch Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Store Gulch Campground.
How long can you stay at Store Gulch Campground?
The stay limit at Store Gulch Campground is 14 days.
Is there cell service at Store Gulch Campground?
Yes, outdoors: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows 4G LTE from Verizon at Store Gulch Campground. It shows none at Store Gulch Campground from AT&T or T-Mobile, though AT&T shows 4G LTE about 0.4 mi away and T-Mobile shows 4G LTE and 5G about 0.2 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 Store Gulch Campground?
Store Gulch Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Store Gulch Campground

More campgrounds: camping near Selma and campgrounds in Josephine.

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First-come, first-served Single Site: $10 per night; additional vehicle $5 per night (cashless, Recreation.gov Scan and Pay)
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