4.4235 reviewsPrice
$10/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
6 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$10/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
6 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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42.2957, -123.7556
River swimmers and beach-sitters who can book ahead and arrive early will get the most out of this. Fall weekdays after Labor Day are the sweet spot: the maples are turning, the crowds have thinned, and the river calms enough for easy beach access.
No potable water, no trash service, and only six sites means planning gaps hurt. Add a narrow, steep access road and you'll want a smaller vehicle and a packed-out trash bag before you even arrive.
Reference information about Store Gulch Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Campsites are located along the <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=74294">Wild and Scenic Illinois River</a>.</p><h2>Facilities</h2><ul><li>4 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits</li><li>2 walk-in campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits</li><li>No drinking water</li><li>Vault toilet</li><li>No garbage disposal - Please pack it out</li></ul>
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Fall delivers the best conditions, with daytime temperatures in the 50s to 70s°F and evenings dropping into the 40s. River flows calm down compared to spring runoff, making beaches easier to access and swimming more pleasant. Maples and alders turn color along the riverbanks. Crowds thin after Labor Day, though weekends still see visitors. Hunting season opens on nearby public lands in fall. Summer brings warm afternoons that make the cold river swimming worthwhile, but also heavy use. Winter stays cold and quiet.
Fall noted as best: mild temps, colorful maples, calmer river flows and easier beach access.
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Store Gulch Campground offers a rustic camping experience along the Wild and Scenic Illinois River. The campground features 4 standard campsites and 2 walk-in campsites, each equipped with picnic tables and fire pits. Vault toilets are available, but there is no potable water or garbage disposal on-site. Campers are required to pack out all trash, and there are no shower facilities, dump stations, or Wi-Fi.
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