Hart-Tish Park At Applegate Lake

Overview

<p>Located in southwest Oregon in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, Hart-Tish Park is surrounded by a variety of landscapes, boasting nearby volcanic peaks, rivers and old-growth forests.&nbsp;Hart-Tish Park offers several acres of beautifully groomed lawn sloping down to the shores of Applegate Lake. Visitors can spot the peaks of the majestic <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/hiking/recarea/?recid=77583&amp;actid=51">Red Buttes Wilderness</a> while looking south over the lake.</p><p>Hart-tish offers day use areas for swimmers, and the convenience of a cement boat ramp for those looking to launch their boats! The Applegate Lake borders the campground making the view worth the drive. Hart-tish has eight tent sites set in shaded trees, all with their own campfire and&nbsp;BBQ pits. RV sites are located in front of the general store, and offer&nbsp;visitors a&nbsp;spectacular view of the lake. All of the campsites are dry camping (no water); however,&nbsp;there is&nbsp;a clean and&nbsp;modern restroom for your convenience. For a small day use fee, you can launch your boat at the cement dock and enjoy the beautiful Applegate Lake.</p><p>Trails around the lake provide hikers and mountain bikers room to roam. Kayak and stand up paddleboard (SUP)&nbsp;rentals are also&nbsp;available.</p><p>Hart-Tish park is one of the few Forest Service campgrounds with several acres of beautifully groomed lawn sloping down to the water&#39;s edge. From Hart-Tish one can look south across the lake to the peaks of the majestic <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recarea/?recid=77583">Red Buttes Wilderness</a>. The boat ramp is usable until the lake drops below 1,928 feet (above sea level) or when the facility is closed for winter.</p><p>Nearby Hiking Opportunities: Applegate Lake trail system, including <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=70180">Da-ku-be-te-de Trail</a>, <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=70224">Grouse Loop Trail</a>, and the <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=70156">Collings Mountain Trail</a>.</p><p><strong>The site is operated by a <a href="http://applegatelake.com/contact.html">concessionaire</a>. Reservations must be made through <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233186">www.recreation.gov</a>, or by calling (541) 899-9220.</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p>