North Fork Campground
North Fork Campground is a small campground is in the midst of old growth forest located off Forest Road 37 from Highway 140.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 8 |
| Shelters | 1 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
9 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Standard | Pull-through | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 5 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 02 | Standard | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 5 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 03 | Standard | Back-in | 29 | Gravel | Partial | 5 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 04 | Standard | Back-in | 48 | Gravel | Partial | 5 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 05 | Shelter | Back-in | 48 | Gravel | Partial | 5 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| 06 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | Riverfront | 5 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
| 07 | Standard | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | Riverfront | 5 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
| 08 | Standard | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | Riverfront | 5 / 2 | Yes | Basic |
| 09 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | 5 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
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.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 50 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
The campground has a vault toilet and drinking water available.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Season | Spring to Fall |
| Forest | Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest |
| Fees | Camping: $16 /night/site |
| Rules | Quiet hours between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. Dogs must be on leash. OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground |
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Getting there
From Medford OR, take OR-140 (Lake of the Woods Hwy) about 28 miles and turn right on Forest Road 37. Continue 1 mile on Forest Road 37, campground is located on the right.
| Nearest town | Prospect, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 42.3775° N, 122.3606° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Long Prairie
40 mi from the campground · 112 acres
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 20.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Mountain Provisions ↗ | 21.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Blue Compass RV ↗ | 24.8 mi |
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Worth a stop
A boat launch for Fish Lake which has a 10 m.p.h. speed limit, is within a few miles from this campground and a great location for fishing, kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding. Amenities offered at nearby Fish Lake Resort include a cafe, small store and firewood.
- 2.5 miFish Lake Picnic Site ↗Day use
- 7.4 miBrown Mountain South Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 13.4 mi
Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miFish Lake4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miRobinson Prairie Snomo ↗5.7 mi trail · motorcycle, ATV, 4WD, e-bike and 3 more
- 1 miRobinson Butte Loop Snomo2.3 mi trail · motorcycle, ATV, e-bike, snowmobile and 2 more
- 1.4 miRobinson Butte Snomo0.9 mi trail · motorcycle, ATV, 4WD, e-bike and 3 more
- 1.5 miBrown Mountain Snomo ↗7.8 mi trail · motorcycle, ATV, 4WD, e-bike and 3 more
- 1.9 miWillow Prairie East Loop ↗8.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.8 miSummer Home Sno-Park ↗Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
- 2.4 miWillow Prairie Trailhead ↗Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
- 2.6 miFish Lake Sno-Park ↗Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest · Season November to April
- 2.7 miHigh Lakes Trailhead ↗Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest · Season Spring
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
Cascade–Siskiyou National Monument begins about 8.4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 8.4 miCascade–Siskiyou National Monument ↗National Monument · Bureau of Land Management · 170,596 acres
- 9.6 miMountain Lakes Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 23,036 acres
- 10.4 miSky Lakes Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 113,571 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
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Big Elk Guard StationBuilding · Ashland · 1.3 mi
- Fish Lake ShelterStructure · Ashland · 2.4 mi
- Willow Prairie CabinBuilding · Butte Falls · 2.6 mi
Natural features
North Fork Campground offers easy access to Fish Lake, a premier fishing site supplied by over 45 underground volcanic streams.
Recreation
Nearby hiking include Sky Lakes Wilderness, Brown Mountain, Pacific Crest Trail, Mount McCloughlin Trail and Fish Lake Trail.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at North Fork Campground?
Sites at North Fork Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at North Fork Campground?
Camping: $16 /night/site
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at North Fork Campground?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does North Fork Campground have?
10 sites, including 8 standard sites without power and 1 shelter nonelectric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at North Fork Campground?
The longest site here provides 50 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 pets allowed at North Fork Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at North Fork Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at North Fork Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one. Quiet hours between 10 p.m.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at North Fork Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is the nearest town to North Fork Campground?
Prospect, Oregon. A boat launch for Fish Lake which has a 10 m.p.h.
Source: Getting there
What if North Fork Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Doe Point Campground (2.2 mi, partly first-come), Fish Lake Campground (2.5 mi, partly first-come), and Willow Prairie Horsecamp (2.5 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby