USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Mt Ashland Campground
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Cost
- No fees are required for this site
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 6,788 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile good · AT&T good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- SISKIYOU DIVIDE (NFSR 20) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Nearest town
- Ashland, CA
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
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About
US Forest Service campground. Mt. Ashland campground offers higher elevation (6,000 ft.) camping with great views and access to the nearby Pacific Crest Trail. Located along the Siskiyou Crest near the Mt. Ashland ski area, the crest is known for wildflowers, butterflies and bird watching opportunities. The campground has vault toilets, but no potable water, and no garbage service. Please "pack it out". Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 19° | 6° | 44° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 32° | 20° | -9° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 37° | 21° | 3° | 62° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 44° | 23° | 11° | 61° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 53° | 32° | 20° | 70° | 9 of 11 |
| June | 61° | 37° | 25° | 79° | 7 of 11 |
| July | 74° | 46° | 35° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 73° | 46° | 36° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 64° | 39° | 30° | 83° | 2 of 11 |
| October | 57° | 31° | 21° | 69° | 8 of 10 |
| November | 40° | 24° | 12° | 54° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 30° | 19° | 8° | 45° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Grouse Loop Trailhead · 0.1 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Grouse Gap Sno-Park · 0.1 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Bull Gap Upper Trailhead · 0.5 mi as the crow flies
Bull Gap 5.3 mi Hike, Summit 0.8 mi Hike · Drive there - Bull Gap Sno-Park · 1.0 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- PCNST Grouse Gap Trailhead · 1.4 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
All 233 trails in Klamath National Forest · All 303 trails in Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Emigrant Lake Point RV Park · City, County & Regional Parks · 7 mi · 32 sites
- Oak Slope Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 7 mi · 40 sites
- Wrangle Campground · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi
- Beaver Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 12 mi
- Hyatt Lake Recreation Area · Bureau of Land Management · 14 mi · 63 sites
All public campgrounds in Oregon · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2025-12-22. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.