USDA Forest Service · Oregon
Miller Bar
USDA Forest Service · Oregon, United States
- Cost
- Overnight Use: Single Site: $10 per night per vehicle
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 151 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- CHETCO RIVER (NFSR 1376000) · asphalt · moderate degree of user comfort
- Nearest town
- Brookings, OR
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. Miller Bar; is operated as a dispersed site, and is; located on large river bar on the beautiful Wild and Scenic Chetco River. Enjoy summer fun in the crystal clear waters of this outstanding river! A few shaded spots can be found along the treeline. Tents or small trailers only. Camping on the gravel bar during the winter months is discouraged due to the frequency of high water events. Facilities Camp where you want No drinking water Vault toilet Garbage disposal from Memorial Day through Labor Day. 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 | 55° | 44° | 34° | 67° | 0 of 11 |
| February | 52° | 43° | 31° | 69° | 1 of 11 |
| March | 54° | 43° | 36° | 74° | 0 of 11 |
| April | 56° | 46° | 37° | 72° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 61° | 50° | 44° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 68° | 54° | 48° | 87° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 76° | 60° | 53° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 77° | 62° | 56° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 72° | 58° | 52° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 66° | 53° | 44° | 80° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 58° | 49° | 38° | 69° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 53° | 45° | 35° | 69° | 0 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
- Redwood Nature Trailhead · 1.0 mi as the crow flies
Redwood Nature 0.9 mi Hike · Drive there - Chetco Gorge Trailhead · 5.1 mi as the crow flies
Chetco Gorge 1.8 mi Hike · Drive there - Chimney Camp North Trailhead · 5.5 mi as the crow flies · Drive there
- Chimney Camp South Trailhead · 7.2 mi as the crow flies
Chimney Camp 1.9 mi Hike · Drive there - Oregon Redwoods Trailhead · 8.5 mi as the crow flies
Oregon Redwoods - Hiking 2.1 mi Hike, Oregon Redwoods - Barrier Free 0.6 mi Hike · Drive there
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
- Alfred A. Loeb State Park · Oregon State Parks · 1 mi · 47 sites
- Nook Bar Camping and Day Use Area · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
- Little Redwood · USDA Forest Service · 2 mi
- Redwood Bar · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- South Fork Camps · USDA Forest Service · 5 mi
All public campgrounds in Oregon · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-09-01. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.