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

Nook Bar

Nook Bar provides dispersed campsites for tents or small trailers on a large river bar by the beautiful Wild and Scenic Chetco River. Enjoy summer fun in the crystal-clear waters of this outstanding river! A few shaded spots can be found along the tree line. Camping on the gravel bar during the winter months is discouraged due to the frequency of high-water events.

More like this: reservable in Oregon · tent only in Oregon

Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗

Site mix

Standard, no hookups1
This site is booked as a single unit on Recreation.gov. The booking page shows which dates are open and how far ahead they release. How the booking window works

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
FeesOvernight Use: Single Site: $10 per site per vehicle. $10 for each vehicle
  • Vault toilets available.
  • Potable water is not available at this site.
  • Garbage disposal is available from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

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

Season & status

StatusOpen
ForestRogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
BookingFirst come, first served
Fees$10 for each vehicle
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 Nook Bar40°50°60°70°January: 13.06 inches of precipitationFebruary: 9.86 inches of precipitationMarch: 9.98 inches of precipitationApril: 6.73 inches of precipitationMay: 3.89 inches of precipitationJune: 1.92 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.51 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.49 inches of precipitationSeptember: 1.77 inches of precipitationOctober: 5.96 inches of precipitationNovember: 9.97 inches of precipitationDecember: 13.87 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 48.9°F averageFebruary: 49.6°F averageMarch: 50.4°F averageApril: 51.6°F averageMay: 55.2°F averageJune: 58.7°F averageJuly: 60.7°F averageAugust: 59.7°F averageSeptember: 59.5°F averageOctober: 56.4°F averageNovember: 51.5°F averageDecember: 49.5°F average0 in5 in10 in15 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Brookings 2 SE, 9 miles from the campground at 50 feet, station USC00351055 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 78 inches a year.

Getting there

From Brookings, OR, turn off US Highway 101 onto the North Bank Chetco River Road (County Road 784). This becomes Forest Service Road 1376. Nook Bar is approximately 3 miles from the Forest boundary on Forest Service Road 1376.

Nearest townGold Beach, Oregon
Coordinates42.1460° N, 124.1550° W · Directions ↗

Good to know

  • Potable water is not available at this site.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗9.1 mi
Outdoor gearRogue Outdoor Store ↗23.1 mi

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

Explore

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    Redwood Nature
    1.2 mi trail · hiking
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    Chetco Gorge
    1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 4.9 mi
    Japanese Bombing Site
    0.6 mi trail · hiking

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 →

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Nook Bar?

Sites at Nook Bar 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 Nook Bar?

Overnight Use: Single Site: $10 per site per vehicle. $10 for each vehicle

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Nook Bar open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Nook Bar have?

1 site, including 1 standard site without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I bring an RV to Nook Bar?

Nook Bar is listed for tents only.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is the nearest town to Nook Bar?

Gold Beach, Oregon.

Source: Getting there

What if Nook Bar is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Miller Bar (1.1 mi), South Fork (3.1 mi), and North Fork Campground (15.2 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby