Sam Brown Campground
Directory listing — directory_only
Key facts
Where is it?
Part of: Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest (USDA Forest Service). Directions from the source: <p>From Interstate 5, take the Merlin Exit to Merlin / Galice Road approximately 12 miles to the Briggs Valley Road (Forest Road 2500). Follow Forest Road 2500 approximately 15 miles to Forest Road 2512, turn right and the campground will be on your left about 0.5 mile up the road.</p><p>Access to the area restricts vehicle size, due to the narrow winding steep road to the Briggs Valley area.</p>
What facilities are there?
19 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits No water available. Please bring your own water. 3 vault toilets No trash service available, pack out what you pack in.
Good for — in the source's words
The size of this campground, and nature of the landscape, lends itself to large group camping, with 2 picnic shelters, and amphitheater.
About — from the official source
Overview Sam Brown Campground is centered around a large meadow that has a colorful history of the earlier miner and homesteader to the area. Trails are located throughout the area, as well, with options for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and motorcycles, including Elkhorn Mine Jeep Road. The size of this campground, and nature of the landscape, lends itself to large group camping, with 2 picnic shelters, and amphitheater. The meadow is great for group activities and is also a great place to wildlife watch: deer, elk, and a plethora of bird species frequent the area. Briggs Creek flows through the area before passing on to the Illinois River. Campsites are suitable for tents, small trailers, or campers. This campground is close to Sam Brown Horse Camp. Recreation Hiking, mountain bike riding, splashing in the creek and wildlife viewing all draw campers to the area. Facilities 19 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits No water available. Please bring your own water. 3 vault toilets No trash service available, pack out what you pack in. Natural Features A large meadow for wildlife viewing. Briggs Creek flows next to the Campground. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (541) 592-4000. Nearby Attractions Nearby trail opportunities include: Briggs Creek Trail #1132 (the trailhead located in campground) Taylor Creek Trail #1142 Onion Way Trail #1157 Secret Way Trail #1282 Dutchy Creek Trail #1154
Fees
Overnight Camping: $10 per site per night; Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per day NOTE : 50% discount for Interagency Senior and Access Pass holders on a single campsite. This discount does not apply to extra vehicle fees.
Reservations
This facility is listed as reservable on Recreation.gov.
Contact
Phone: (541) 592-4000
Website: Not listed
Email: Not listed
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