Pioneer Camp
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- best months
Is Pioneer Camp open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Powers Ranger District. It doesn't name Pioneer Camp, so check the source for the area it covers.
Rogue River National Recreation Trail Emergency Closure
Agency closure covering Powers Ranger District · Order 06-10-28-26-05 · USFS · Powers Ranger District
As of · Source: USFS · Powers Ranger District. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- At 2,320 ft
- Powers Ranger DistrictRogue River-Siskiyou National Forests
Pioneer Camp is a campground in Oregon with 10 sites. It is managed by the Forest Service.
Local outfitters
- Remote Outpost RV Park13 mi away
- John Carl Guide Service19 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · May–Jun, Sep–Oct
Best time to visit Pioneer Camp
Best months: May–June and September–October. 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.
Jan
53° / 37°
19 wet
Feb
57° / 37°
17 wet
Mar
62° / 39°
18 wet
Apr
66° / 41°
15 wet
May
74° / 47°
12 wet
Jun
80° / 51°
6 wet
Jul
88° / 55°
2 wet
Aug
89° / 54°
2 wet
Sep
84° / 49°
5 wet
Oct
71° / 43°
12 wet
Nov
58° / 41°
18 wet
Dec
51° / 37°
20 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Riddle, OR, 30.5 mi away at 680 ft. The station sits about 1,600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. 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
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