Jackson Creek Campground
USFS · Campground · Free
Fast facts
- Cost
- Free
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Aspen Point Dump Station · 56.6 mi
- Coordinates
- 42.9848, -121.4531
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Jackson Creek is located one hour 40 minutes southeast of Chemult, Oregon. Jackson Creek is a tranquil and secluded campground with 12 campsites scattered under a canopy of old-growth ponderosa and Jeffery pines. Some aspen trees and wild roses add a splash of color. Lined with willows, Jackson Creek riffles through the south side of the campground. There are some small brook trout in the creek and other wildlife that stop by are deer, badgers. In the meadow across the creek, wildflowers bloom throughout the summer. There is a rustic cabin just past the entrance sign that gets used in the winter as a warming hut for snowmobilers and other winter recreation enthusiasts. Amenities include, a picnic table and fire ring at each site, three vault toilets and an information board. There is no potable water. Visitors need to bring an adequate supply of water.
From the USFS.
Is Jackson Creek Campground free?
Yes. Jackson Creek Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to Jackson Creek Campground?
Jackson Creek Campground is located one hour and ten minutes southeast of Chemult, Oregon. From Chemult, take U.S. Highway 97 south towards Klamath Falls, Oregon, for approximately 25 miles and then turn left onto Silver Lake Road. From Silver Lake Road, turn left onto Forest Service (FS) Road 49, and then left again on FS Road 4900740 Road. Jackson Creek Campground will be on the right side of the road.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
