4.2250 reviewsPrice
$5 - $15/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
39 campsites
Season
Open Memorial Day we...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$5 - $15/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
39 campsites
Season
Open Memorial Day we...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Rt. 46 east, 11.3 miles from Cave Junction, OR
Families and creek swimmers who can arrive early enough to snag Sites 1-10, especially Site 10 with its big fire pit and direct creek access. At $15/night in old-growth fir, the price-to-setting ratio is hard to beat if you bring your own water.
Vault toilet smell is a genuine dealbreaker here, multiple reviewers called it the worst they'd encountered. Also first-come-first-served with no reservations, so holiday weekends are a gamble, and road-adjacent sites offer almost no privacy between neighbors.
Reference information about Grayback Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>This campground is located in a beautiful forested setting, with the Oregon Caves National Momunent located approximately 5 miles further down the road. Several of the campsites are located along Sucker Creek, which also provides cool waters to jump in or just soak your feet in on hot summer days. Revel in the amazing biodiversity that is so unique to the Illinois Valley by venturing out on the 1 mile loop trail suitable for families that leads to Grayback Creek and around the historical Civilian Conservation Corps camp at the Cedar Guard Station.</p><p>There is a pleasant day use area with a small amphitheater and a large picnic area, complete with shelters and a fireplace.</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>39 campsites (tent-sites) with picnic tables, and fire pits</li><li>10 day use sites</li><li>Drinking water</li><li>Vault toilet</li><li>Garbage disposal</li><li>Campground host available</li></ul>
The elevation is 2,000 ft. Originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the 1930s, the campground has retained much of its charm. Huge grand old trees provide ample shade, which along with Sucker Creek, help keep campground comfortable on even the hottest days. Some campsites overlook the creek. Although the campground features large trees and lots of shade, middlestory is limited and so is privacy. Although the campground has been around a long time, it is reportedly rarely crowded. Firewood is available. A possible day trip is to the Oregon Caves National Monument, about 7 miles southeast of campground
Open Memorial Day weekend through September 30
The parking aprons are paved. Grey water disposal sites are scattered throughout campground. An RV waste station, available for a fee, is located at Shady Acres RV Park in Cave Junction, OR.
In Cave Junction, OR, at intersection of US Rt. 199 and State Rt. 46, take Rt. 46 east and go 11.3 miles to campground sign. Turn right into campground.
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The campground operates Memorial Day weekend through September 30, when Sucker Creek warms enough for swimming and trails stay reliably open. July and August bring daytime highs around 70-90°F with nights cooling to 45-55°F. Spring weather arrives wet. The forest canopy provides shade during peak summer heat, though you'll want sunscreen for creek time. Holiday weekends draw the biggest crowds.
Peak season; creek warms for swimming and reviewers praise summer visits.
Grayback Campground offers a range of amenities designed to enhance the camping experience amid a beautiful forested environment. The campground features 39 tent-only campsites equipped with picnic tables and fire pits. There are also 10 day-use sites, a small amphitheater, a large picnic area with shelters and a fireplace, and an interpretive trail. Drinking water is listed, but multiple sources, including a user review, suggest inconsistency, with one mentioning, 'the running water wasn’t working.' Garbage disposal is available, and firewood can be obtained on-site. Vault toilets are present, and reviews mention these have been problematic, with one stating, 'the restrooms have the worst stench I have ever experienced.' Additionally, a campground host is available, although reviews of the host experience vary widely.
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Pulled from per-site mentions in 50 reviews.
Site 10, in particular, is highlighted for its larger fire pit and closeness to the river, trail, and restrooms.
Site 33 is noted for its 'epic fire pit setup.'
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