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

Farewell Bend Campground

Farewell Bend Campground was constructed in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corp. The campground is located 18 miles west of Crater Lake National Park and in the midst of an old growth forest. There are 60 campsites that can accommodate trailers, rvs and tents. The Rogue River is located within the campground allowing for fishing and swimming. Union Creek Resort is within a mile from the campground and provides access to a convenience store, restaurant, ice cream shop and lodging.

Partly reservable63 sites40 ft maxPets okFires ok

Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

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Photos courtesy of Rogue Rec · Recreation.gov
2fires
active
Rx Long Prairie (prescribed burn) · 26 mi away · 112 acres
1 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Site mix

Standard, no hookups51
Group sites5
Host/management7
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served. For the first-come sites, arrive early on a weekday and take what is open. The booking page shows which of the reservable sites are open. The first-come playbook

Site guide

56 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftShadeWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
001StandardBack-in48PartialRiverfront8 / 2YesPrime
002StandardBack-in48PartialRiverfront8 / 2YesPrime
003StandardBack-in48FullRiverfront8 / 2YesPrime
004StandardBack-in46PartialRiverfront8 / 2YesPrime
005StandardBack-in40FullRiverfront8 / 2YesPrime
006StandardBack-in50PartialRiverfront8 / 2YesPrime
013StandardBack-in55PartialRiverfront8 / 2YesPrime
014StandardBack-in60FullRiverfront8 / 2YesPrime
015StandardBack-in49PartialRiverfront8 / 2YesPrime
016StandardBack-in62PartialRiverfront8 / 2YesPrime

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Campground map of Farewell Bend Campground
Campground map 1 published by U.S. Forest Service on Recreation.gov, credited to USFS. Open the image for full size.
Campground map of Farewell Bend Campground
Campground map 2 published by U.S. Forest Service on Recreation.gov, credited to USFS. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

Max vehicle length40 ft
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

This large campground contains a variety of campsites to accommodatetents trailers and rvs. Drinking water and flush toilets are provided, as well as picnic tables and campfire rings. Firewood is available for purchase at the Campground Host Site.

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

Season & status

SeasonMay to October
ForestRogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
BookingThere are first come, first served sites and reservable sites.
FeesNon-Electric Sites: $22 /campsite/night. Extra Vehicle: $5 /night
RulesQuiet hours between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. Fireworks are prohibited. Dogs must be on leash. OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Farewell Bend Campground30°40°50°60°70°January: 5.97 inches of precipitation, 7.6 inches of snowFebruary: 4.42 inches of precipitation, 3.1 inches of snowMarch: 4.38 inches of precipitation, 2.3 inches of snowApril: 3.71 inches of precipitation, 1.0 inches of snowMay: 2.59 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 1.27 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.57 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.47 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.16 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.25 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 6.31 inches of precipitation, 2.9 inches of snowDecember: 7.20 inches of precipitation, 4.0 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 40.1°F averageFebruary: 42.2°F averageMarch: 45.2°F averageApril: 48.7°F averageMay: 55.9°F averageJune: 61.5°F averageJuly: 69.5°F averageAugust: 69.3°F averageSeptember: 63.6°F averageOctober: 54.0°F averageNovember: 44.1°F averageDecember: 38.8°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Prospect 2 SW, 13 miles from the campground at 2,482 feet, station USC00356907 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 41 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 21 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Medford, OR, take OR-62 (Crater Lake Hwy) about 12 miles past Prospect to Farewell Bend Campground. From Klamath Falls, travel north on US 97 to OR-62 (Crater Lake Hwy). Travel west about 15 miles past Crater Lake National Park to Farewell Bend Campground, at the intersection of OR-62 and OR-230.

Nearest townProspect, Oregon
Coordinates42.9158° N, 122.4358° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx Long Prairie

    26 mi from the campground · 112 acres

  • Prescribed
    Rx Cold Springs

    29 mi from the campground · 158 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationMazama Campground Dump Station ↗14.1 mi
Outdoor gearWater World boats ↗41.6 mi
RV sales & serviceBlue Dog RV of Oregon ↗43 mi

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Explore

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Farewell Bend Campground, Rogue River National Forest, Oregon Campsite Photos

Worth a stop

Diamond Lake Resort, Crater Lake National Park, Lost Creek Lake, Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway, National Falls, Rogue Gorge, Natural Bridge and Mount McLoughlin are all wonderful sights to see.

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 0.2 mi
    Old Growth Nordic
    3.5 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 0.3 mi
    Jack Pine Nordic ↗
    5.7 mi trail · snowshoe, ski
  • 0.3 mi
    Union Creek (south) OHV ↗
    5.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 0.5 mi
    Rogue Gorge Interp ↗
    0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.6 mi
    Rogue Gorge
    3.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 0.7 mi
    Union Creek (north) OHV
    2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more

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 Umpqua National Forest.

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

The Upper Rogue River is fed by snowmelt and springs originating on the peaks of the Cascade Range, including the slopes of Mt. Mazama—the volcanic caldera that contains Crater Lake. Along the uppermost portion of the Upper Rogue, the river is narrow and shallow, but very swift. The river has, for a two-mile stretch, carved more than 200 feet down into the Mazama pumice (which was deposited about 8,000 years ago during the explosion that created Crater Lake). Downstream, the Upper Rogue passes through the narrow, turbulent Rogue Gorge of black lava and soon plunges entirely underground (into a lava tube) for about 250 feet at Natural Bridge. Interpretive trails at both of these places provide good views of the river, with signs that explain the natural history.

Recreation

The entire length of the Upper Rogue River is closely followed by the Upper Rogue River Trail. The trail is hiker-only and easily traveled for short segments at a time. Hikers can also enjoy the Rogue Gorge Trail System that travels from Farewell Bend Campground through Union Creek Campground and down to Natural Bridge Day Use Area.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Farewell Bend Campground?

For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Farewell Bend Campground?

Non-Electric Sites: $22 /campsite/night. Extra Vehicle: $5 /night

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Farewell Bend Campground?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Farewell Bend Campground have?

63 sites, including 51 standard sites without power and 5 group sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Farewell Bend Campground?

The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are there showers or a dump station at Farewell Bend Campground?

Drinking water and flush toilets are provided, as well as picnic tables and campfire rings.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Farewell Bend Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Farewell Bend Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Farewell Bend Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 2 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Quiet hours between 10 p.m.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Farewell Bend Campground?

The entire length of the Upper Rogue River is closely followed by the Upper Rogue River Trail. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Farewell Bend Campground?

Prospect, Oregon. Diamond Lake Resort, Crater Lake National Park, Lost Creek Lake, Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway, National Falls, Rogue Gorge, Natural Bridge and Mount McLoughlin are all wonderful sights to see.

Source: Getting there

What if Farewell Bend Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Union Creek Campground (0.9 mi, partly first-come), Natural Bridge Campground (2.1 mi, first-come), and Abbott Creek Campground (4.3 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby