Sixmile Campground
Campsites are located along the Wild and Scenic Illinois River. There are 2 covered picnic sites across the road from the camping area.
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Site mix
| Walk-in | 4 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| 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. |
- 4 walk-in campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits
- No drinking water
- 2 vault toilets (within walking distance from campsites)
- No garbage disposal - Please pack it out
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Forest | Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest |
| Booking | First come, first served |
| Fees | $10 for campsite |
| Rules | Quiet 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 |
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Getting there
From Selma, OR, off of Highway 199 is the turn for the Illinois River Road (Forest Road 4301). Take that road approximately 6 miles to the campsites. Just before the Six Mile Day Use Area you will take the spur road to the right to the parking area for the campsites
| Nearest town | Cave Junction, Oregon |
| Area | Recreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 42.31° N, 123.71° W. Call the office before you drive. |
Explore
Natural features
The area around Six Mile Campground is defined by the remarkably clear, jade-green swimming pools and dramatic rocky shorelines of the Wild and Scenic Illinois River. Nestled in the rugged Siskiyou Mountains, the landscape features unique serpentine soils and forested ridges of Jeffrey pine and Douglas fir. This deep river canyon offers stunning vistas, riverside boulders for sunbathing, and is a prime corridor for spotting bald eagles and river otters near the Six Mile Day Use Recreation Area.
Recreation
There is hiking, swimming and fishing available at the campground.
Nearby
Six Mile Campground serves as a central hub for several outdoor attractions along the Wild and Scenic Illinois River. Immediately adjacent is the Six Mile Day Use Area, which is highly popular for its deep, emerald-green swimming holes, rock jumping ledges, and riverside picnic pavilions. A short distance away, you can visit the historic Swinging Bridge, a wooden suspension bridge providing 60-foot-high views over a rocky river ravine and access to secluded swimming and scuba spots. For those interested in more active pursuits, the Illinois River Trail begins nearby, offering rugged backpacking routes through the Kalmiopsis Wilderness. Further back toward Selma, you can explore the diverse plant life at the Eight Dollar Mountain Botanical Area or enjoy boating and fishing at Lake Selmac.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Sixmile Campground?
Sites at Sixmile 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 Sixmile 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 Sixmile Campground have?
5 sites, including 4 walk-in sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Sixmile Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Sixmile Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is the nearest town to Sixmile Campground?
Cave Junction, Oregon. Six Mile Campground serves as a central hub for several outdoor attractions along the Wild and Scenic Illinois River.
Source: Getting there