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McKee Bridge Community Kitchen

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Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
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Is McKee Bridge Community Kitchen open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District. It doesn't name McKee Bridge Community Kitchen, so check the source for the area it covers.

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

  • 1 site for group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 1,602 ft
  • Near JacksonvilleSiskiyou Mountains Ranger District · Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests

Situated along the rocky banks of the Applegate River, the McKee Bridge Community Kitchen is a fantastic day-use picnic shelter and registered National Historic Site. The shelter is constructed with large pine timber and features Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) masonry, including a beautiful stone fireplace. Located in southwest Oregon in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest at an elevation of 1,600 feet, this day-use area boasts nearby volcanic peaks, scenic rivers and fantastic old-growth forests.

Local outfitters

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

  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov

    Best time to visit McKee Bridge Community Kitchen

    Best months: March–June and September–November. 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

      50° / 30°

    2. Feb

      55° / 31°

    3. Mar

      60° / 33°

    4. Apr

      65° / 36°

    5. May

      75° / 42°

    6. Jun

      82° / 47°

    7. Jul

      92° / 52°

    8. Aug

      91° / 51°

    9. Sep

      85° / 45°

    10. Oct

      72° / 38°

    11. Nov

      56° / 33°

    12. Dec

      49° / 30°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ruch, OR, 6.8 mi away at 1,550 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. 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

McKee Bridge Community Kitchen

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