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 hookups | 1 |
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | Overnight 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
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest |
| Booking | First come, first served |
| Fees | $10 for each vehicle |
| 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 |
Weather by month
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 town | Gold Beach, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 42.1460° N, 124.1550° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- Potable water is not available at this site.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 9.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Rogue Outdoor Store ↗ | 23.1 mi |
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Explore
Worth a stop
- 2.5 miRedwood Nature Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 8.4 mi
Trails nearby
- 2.8 miRedwood Nature1.2 mi trail · hiking
- 3.6 miChetco Gorge1.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 4.9 miJapanese Bombing Site0.6 mi trail · hiking
Trailheads within three miles
- 2.5 miRedwood Nature Trailhead ↗Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
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
This campground sits inside Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests.
- inRogue River-Siskiyou National Forests ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,852,705 acres
- 4.5 miKalmiopsis Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 180,103 acres
- 9.7 miOregon Islands Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Fish and Wildlife Service · 593 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
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On the National Register nearby
- Wheeler Ridge Japanese Bombing SiteSite · Brookings · 5.2 mi
- Central BuildingBuilding · Brookings · 9.3 mi
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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





