U.S. Forest Service · Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest

River Bench Campground

Several walk in campsites along the Illinois River . River Bench Day Use and Campground are located on a lower river terrace, within a forested setting. Must hike down one of two access trails to use. 8 walk in campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits. No drinking water. Vault toilet within walking distance. No garbage disposal - Please pack it out.

First-come, first-served

Limited data

The federal database holds very little for this campground, so this page is short. For current conditions and details, the official links in the sidebar are the better source.

Getting there

From Selma, OR, take Highway 199 to the turn for Illinois River Road 4301. Take that road approximately 7 plus miles to the campground. Parking is up above the campsites and there are trails to the sites.

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Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.