Oregon · Camping

Lower South Fork Campground

May–Sep
best months

Is Lower South Fork Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in High Cascades Ranger District. It doesn't name Lower South Fork Campground, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · High Cascades Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 4,000 ft
  • High Cascades Ranger DistrictRogue River-Siskiyou National Forests

Lower South Fork Campground is a Forest Service campground in the High Cascades Ranger District of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests in southern Oregon. The nearest town is Chiloquin, and the surrounding forest country is managed by the Forest Service. The site has vault toilets, and a fee is charged for camping here. Late spring and early fall tend to be the most comfortable times to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show June highs around 75°F and September highs around 77°F, with July and August running a bit warmer at about 84 to 85°F. Winter brings frequent snow days and lows near 20°F from December through January. Several other places are close by. Lodgepole Guard Station is about 2.4 miles away. The Seven Lakes hike is about 3.2 miles off, and the South Fork Trail is about 4.4 miles away. The Middle Fork Rogue River, a canoeing destination, lies about 5.6 miles from the campground.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Lower South Fork Campground

    Best months: May–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      39° / 19°

      13 wet · 6 snow

    2. Feb

      44° / 22°

      11 wet · 5 snow

    3. Mar

      50° / 25°

      11 wet · 4 snow

    4. Apr

      57° / 28°

      10 wet · 2 snow

    5. May

      66° / 33°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 37°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 42°

      3 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 41°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      77° / 34°

      4 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 27°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 24°

      12 wet · 3 snow

    12. Dec

      39° / 19°

      14 wet · 7 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Chiloquin 12 Nw (Fort Klamath), OR, 17.7 mi away at 4,180 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Stage 2 Public Use Fire Restrictions (Forest-wide)

      Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests · Order dated September 4, 2026; seen Sep 3, 2026 → lifted Oct 28, 2026 · Forest Service

    • Stage 3 Public Use Fire Restrictions (Forest-wide)

      Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests · Order dated July 17, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Sep 3, 2026 · Forest Service