U.S. Forest Service · Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest · Cave Junction, OR

River Bench Campground

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.

Reservable · Recreation.gov9 sitesFrom $10 per nightPets ok

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River Bench SignRiver Bench ToiletCampsite at River BenchRiver Bench Campground
Photos courtesy of Rogue River-Siskiyou NF, Ian Poellet (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Walk-in8
Host/management1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed
FeesOvernight 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.
  • 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

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

ForestRogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
BookingFirst come, first served
Fees$10 for campsite
RulesQuiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Campfires in developed fire pits only. Fireworks are prohibited. Dogs must be on leash. OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground. Maximum length of stay: 14 days

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near River Bench Campground30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 11.36 inches of precipitation, 2.1 inches of snowFebruary: 8.47 inches of precipitation, 1.2 inches of snowMarch: 8.58 inches of precipitation, 1.5 inches of snowApril: 4.11 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowMay: 2.09 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 0.82 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.25 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.28 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.83 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.49 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 7.96 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowDecember: 12.95 inches of precipitation, 1.9 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 40.7°F averageFebruary: 44.0°F averageMarch: 47.3°F averageApril: 51.6°F averageMay: 58.9°F averageJune: 65.0°F averageJuly: 73.1°F averageAugust: 71.6°F averageSeptember: 65.7°F averageOctober: 55.3°F averageNovember: 45.5°F averageDecember: 39.9°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Cave Junction 1 WNW, 11 miles from the campground at 1,377 feet, station USC00351448 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 61 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 7 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Selma, OR, take Highway 199 to the turn for Illinois River Road 4301. Take that road approximately 7 plus miles to the campground. Parking is up above the campsites and there are trails to the sites.

Nearest townCave Junction, Oregon
Coordinates42.2951° N, 123.7401° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗28.2 mi
Outdoor gearRogue Outdoor Store ↗35.7 mi
RV sales & serviceBlue Dog RV of Oregon ↗45.6 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.6 mi
    Store Gulch
    0.1 mi trail · hiking
  • 2.2 mi
    Fall Creek ↗
    6.5 mi trail · hiking, horse

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

Situation on a lower river terrace, offering direct access to the Illinois River.

Recreation

This site provides access to the Illinois River for swimming or fishing.

Nearby

Six Mile Day Use site is nearby with picnic tables under small gazebos.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at River Bench Campground?

Sites at River Bench Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. First come, first served Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at River Bench Campground?

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.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does River Bench Campground have?

9 sites, including 8 walk-in sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at River Bench Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at River Bench Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is the nearest town to River Bench Campground?

Cave Junction, Oregon. Six Mile Day Use site is nearby with picnic tables under small gazebos.

Source: Getting there

What if River Bench Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Little Falls Campground (5 mi), Sam Brown Campground (10.6 mi), and Sam Brown Horse Campground (10.7 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby