USDA Forest Service · Oregon
River Bench Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Sites
- 9
- Season
- Year-round
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,289 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- ILLINOIS RIVER (NFSR 4103000) · bituminous surface treatment · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
- Nearest town
- Cave Junction
- Address
- 26568 Redwood HWY, Cave Junction, OR, 97523
- Phone
- (541) 592-4000
- Activities
- <ul> <li> <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=77743">River Bench Day Use</a></li> </ul> , <ul> <li> There are areas for either small groups or large group gatherings.</li> <li> Good area for swimming or just enjoying the river setting.</li> <li> Short drives to several hiking trails, some botanical areas, and large day use area.</li> </ul> , Birding, Camping, Kayaking, Paddling, Rafting, Scenic Drive, Star Gazing, Swimming
About
Overview
Several walk in campsites along the Illinois River, located on a lower river terrace, within a forested setting. Must hike down one of two river access trails to use.
Recreation
This site provides access to the Illinois River for swimming or fishing.
Facilities
8 walk in campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits
No drinking water
Vault toilet within walking distance
No garbage disposal - Please pack it out
Natural Features
Situation on a lower river terrace, offering direct access to the Illinois River.
Nearby Attractions
Six Mile Day Use site is nearby with picnic tables under small gazebos.
Fees
Overnight Camping: $10 per site per night; Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per day
NOTE: 50% discount for Interagency Senior and Access Pass holders on a single campsite. This discount does not apply to extra vehicle fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51° | 35° | 27° | 64° | 6 of 11 |
| February | 50° | 36° | 18° | 74° | 6 of 11 |
| March | 56° | 36° | 23° | 81° | 4 of 11 |
| April | 60° | 40° | 26° | 79° | 1 of 11 |
| May | 68° | 48° | 38° | 88° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 76° | 53° | 41° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 91° | 60° | 52° | 108° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 92° | 61° | 54° | 108° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 82° | 56° | 47° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 71° | 49° | 39° | 88° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 58° | 42° | 33° | 73° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 49° | 36° | 17° | 65° | 4 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Store Gulch Campground · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 6 sites
- Sixmile Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi · 5 sites
- Echo Beach Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- Spalding Pond Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi
- Josephine Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
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