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You want private, primitive lakeside camping and don't mind hauling gear uphill on foot.
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$25 - $75/night
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Reservable
Sites
15 campsites
Season
Open May 1st - Septe...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Top 5% in state
Select a month, then check for open campsites
Price
$25 - $75/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
15 campsites
Season
Open May 1st - Septe...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Top 5% in state
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FOREST ROAD 1075, 15111 Upper Applegate Road
You want private, primitive lakeside camping and don't mind hauling gear uphill on foot.
You need drive-up sites or want to avoid steep access and weekday logging truck noise.
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<p>Acorn Woman Lakes is one of more popular areas in the Applegate Recreation Area! If you want to get away from it all and really enjoy the beauty of southwest Oregon, Acorn Woman Lakes is the ideal opportunity for that. The air is clean and the water fresh,and at night, the stars are bright!</p><p>Hiking and fishing top the list of recreational opportunities at Acorn Woman Lakes Campground. Two mountain lakes, a river and a handful of hiking trails are accessible from the campground. Anglers enjoy the remote location and scenic backdrop of two natural lakes, providing excellent fishing opportunities for coldwater and warmwater species. Acorn Woman Lake, larger than its sister, sustains rainbow and cutthroat trout, yellow perch, brown bullhead and black bass. Little Acorn Woman Lake provides a rare fishery for 8-11" wild, native coastal cutthroat trout. A 0.25-mile hiking trail connects the lakes. Motors are not permitted on the lakes. From the campground, Little Acorn Woman Trail is a 1-mile interpretive hike that provides visitors with many opportunities for picnicking and swimming. The 2-mile Summit Lake Trail travels through a mixed conifer forest and small water crossings. Paddle boats alone are allowed on the lake, making it a great place to canoe or raft and check out the wildlife.</p><p>Acorn Woman Lakes Campground contains 10 individual sites and five group sites. All sites are walk-in and designated for tent camping only. They are reachable by walking on foot trails from the parking area. Vehicles must be parked outside the gated area, and all personal belongings must be carried to the campsite. The closest campsites are approximately 1/4 mile from parking and the farthest campsites are approximately 1.5 miles from parking. During specific hours (variable), the concessionaire does offer an ATV portage service for your camping gear. They do not transport people. This service is at the discretion of the Camp Host, and charged at $25 per trip. Picnic tables, campfire rings and vault toilets are provided. Drinking water from a hand-pump, located near site # 2 will NOT be available in 2023. Most sites are located at the water's edge. </p><p>Please note: There is a two-night minimum when you desire to reserve a Friday or Saturday night. Visit <a href="http://www.applegatelake.com">www.applegatelake.com</a> for more information.</p><p>In addition to camping, there is a popular <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recarea/?recid=70360">Day use area</a> within the Campground.</p><p><strong>Seasonal information:</strong> Acorn Woman Lakes Campground and Day use remains open all year, with no fee charged from November through mid-May. However, there are no services during the off-season. Pack out all trash, and please, <a class="offsiteicon" href="https://lnt.org/learn/7-principles" target="_blank">Leave No Trace</a>.</p>
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Best season: summer. Summer offers the most reliable weather and fullest access — warm, dry days often reach into the low-to-mid 80s°F with cool nights in the 40s–50s, making lakes ideal for swimming, boating, and evening campfires. Hiking and trout fishing are at their peak as high mountain trails and lake access are fully snow-free; this is also when backcountry routes and water levels are most dependable. Expect the highest visitation in July–August, so book a site early for solitude; late-summer smoke is a risk, Peak months: July, June, September, August Avoid: October, November, December, January
Summer is peak season; warm days, swim-friendly water and most reliable conditions reported.
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