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This campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.
Price
$20/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
6 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
No Pets
This campground doesn't take reservations — sites are claimed in person on arrival, so there's no availability to check online. Plan to arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays.
Price
$20/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
6 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
No Pets
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15336 Highway 101, Trinidad, CA 95570
Kayakers and paddlers who want genuine solitude: you pay $20, self-register at the visitor center, load your gear into a kayak (rentals available on-site), and paddle across to Ryan's Cove with elk, otters, and shorebirds for company. Summer mornings before the afternoon wind pic
No fire rings, no showers, no cell signal certainty, no pets, and the overland trail is badly overgrown with downed trees. Campers who need any of those, or who don't have a boat or paddleboard, have no practical way in.
Context for the broader area surrounding Stone Lagoon Boat-In Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Agate+Dam">Agate Dam</a> and Reservoir, features of the <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Rogue%20River%20Basin%20Project">Rogue River Basin Project</a>, are located about 10 miles northeast of Medford, Oregon. Agate Dam is a zoned earthfill structure on Dry Creek. The reservoir covers 216 surface acres. Fish species include largemouth bass, black crappie, brown bullhead, bluegill, yellow perch, and rainbow trout. The season is open year-round.
From Medford, drive about 10 miles on Oregon 62.
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Summer brings the most reliable conditions for paddling. Daytime temperatures range from the mid-50s to upper-60s°F, with morning fog that usually clears by midday. Afternoon winds can kick up whitecaps on the lagoon, so plan boat trips for calmer mornings. Wildlife viewing peaks in warmer months when seals and otters are most active. Winter storms bring cold, wet conditions. Reviewers note the cold requires extra bedding and preparation for primitive camping. Rain and wind make the season less forgiving but dramatically reshape the landscape for visitors who enjoy rougher weather.
Most reliable paddling conditions; mild temps though afternoon winds can be strong.
Stone Lagoon Boat-in Campground offers a primitive camping experience as one of six environmental campsites at Ryan's Cove, accessible only by boat or a challenging hike. The campground lacks modern amenities like showers, fire rings, and flush toilets. Potable water is available at the visitor center, allowing campers to refill supplies before heading to the campsite.
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