U.S. Forest Service · Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest · Gold Beach, OR

Foster Bar Campground

Foster Bar Campground is located on edge of large meadow next to the mighty Wild and Scenic Rogue River. Just downstream is the "take-out" boat ramp for rafters and fishermen; this portion of the river is world-renowned for its fishing opportunities! This is also a very important historic area, as it's the location of the last battle fought during the Rogue River Indian Wars.

Open nowReservable · Recreation.gov8 sitesFrom $15 per night

More like this: reservable in Oregon

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Foster Bar SignFoster Bar pay station / Kiosk
Photos courtesy of Rogue River-Siskiyou NF, Rogue River - Siskiyou NF · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups8
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

FeesOvernight Camping: $15 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 campsites (4 tent only, 4 tent or trailer)
  • Campground host available

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

Season & status

StatusOpen
ForestRogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
BookingFirst come, first served
FeesCamp Site: $15/night. Extra Vehicle: $5/night
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. Ye

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Foster Bar Campground40°50°60°70°80°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 44.2°F averageFebruary: 45.9°F averageMarch: 49.0°F averageApril: 52.3°F averageMay: 59.1°F averageJune: 64.7°F averageJuly: 71.0°F averageAugust: 71.5°F averageSeptember: 67.0°F averageOctober: 56.3°F averageNovember: 47.4°F averageDecember: 43.1°F averageTemp °F
The line is the average temperature at Illahe, less than a mile from the campground at 348 feet, station USC00354133 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020.

Getting there

From Gold Beach, OR, take Hwy US 101 north and turn right on County Road 595 (Jerry Flat Road). Take Forest Service Road 3300 (Agness Road) to mouth of Illinois River for 27 miles, then turn onto County Road 375 (Agness Illahe Road) and go 7.5 miles more to Foster Bar Campground.

Nearest townGold Beach, Oregon
Coordinates42.6346° N, 124.0562° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗0.3 mi
Outdoor gearRogue Outdoor Store ↗23.8 mi

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

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.3 mi
    Rogue River (NRT) ↗
    14.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike · national_recreation_or_other
  • 3.2 mi
    Southard Lake
    0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 4.3 mi
    Lake O Woods
    0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 4.3 mi
    Panther Ridge ↗
    9.4 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 4.6 mi
    Clay Hill
    4.3 mi trail · hiking
  • 4.8 mi
    Azelea Lake
    1.4 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.

Recreation

This site provides access to the Rogue River.

Guidebooks for Oregon

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Foster Bar Campground?

Sites at Foster Bar 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 Foster Bar Campground?

Overnight Camping: $15 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

Is Foster Bar Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Foster Bar Campground have?

8 sites, including 8 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is the nearest town to Foster Bar Campground?

Gold Beach, Oregon.

Source: Getting there

What if Foster Bar Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Rock Creek Campground (5 mi), Rogue River Dispersed Campsites (5.1 mi, first-come), and Island Campground (6.2 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby