U.S. Forest Service · Umpqua National Forest · Oregon

Apple Creek Campground

Camp right along the bank of the Wild and Scenic North Umpqua at this secluded spot located at the confluence of Apple and Panther Creeks. Deep pools and steady riffles offer anglers diverse fishing opportunities with easy access to wade-able areas. 7 campsites with picnic tables and fire pits. 1 double campsite with picnic tables and fire pits. No drinking water. Vault toilet. Garbage disposal. Grey water waste sump. Campground host available

Temporarily closedFirst-come, first-served7 sitesFrom $10 per nightTents only

More like this: first-come in Oregon · tent only in Oregon

4fires
active
Rx Cold Springs (prescribed burn) · 19 mi away · 158 acres
3 more within 50 miles
Incident details ↓

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
Fees$10 for campsite. $5 for extra vehicle

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusTemporarily closed
SeasonJune
ForestUmpqua National Forest
Fees$10 for campsite. $5 for extra vehicle
RulesQuiet hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Campfires allowed in developed fire pits when conditions allow - please see current Public Use Restrictions for current campfire restrictions. Fireworks are prohibited. Dogs must be on leash. OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground. Maximum length of stay: 14 days

Umpqua National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Apple Creek Campground30°40°50°60°70°January: 6.54 inches of precipitation, 7.5 inches of snowFebruary: 4.80 inches of precipitation, 5.5 inches of snowMarch: 5.43 inches of precipitation, 1.8 inches of snowApril: 4.71 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowMay: 3.27 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 1.99 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.66 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.72 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 1.48 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.77 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowNovember: 6.79 inches of precipitation, 1.2 inches of snowDecember: 8.20 inches of precipitation, 4.6 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 36.4°F averageFebruary: 39.2°F averageMarch: 43.4°F averageApril: 48.6°F averageMay: 56.3°F averageJune: 61.7°F averageJuly: 68.6°F averageAugust: 67.8°F averageSeptember: 60.8°F averageOctober: 49.8°F averageNovember: 40.8°F averageDecember: 35.5°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 in10 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Toketee Falls, 12 miles from the campground at 2,060 feet, station USC00358536 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 48 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 21 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

Coordinates43.3057° N, 122.6769° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx Cold Springs

    19 mi from the campground · 158 acres

  • Prescribed
    Mf Rx Piles

    34 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Rx Long Prairie

    38 mi from the campground · 112 acres

  • Prescribed
    Rabbit 42 Rx

    42 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearSportsman's Warehouse ↗35.4 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗38.1 mi
RV sales & serviceOregon West RV ↗45.9 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

Explore

Video

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Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 1.2 mi
    Nfst-4720285
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 1.3 mi
    Nfst-4712980
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 1.7 mi
    Nfst-4720340
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 1.7 mi
    Nfst-4720355
    0.06 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 1.8 mi
    Nfst-4720390
    0.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
  • 1.8 mi
    Nfst-4720400
    0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Umpqua National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Apple Creek Campground?

No. Apple Creek Campground is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Apple Creek Campground?

$10 for campsite. $5 for extra vehicle

Source: Forest Service

Is Apple Creek Campground open right now?

Temporarily closed as of Oct 26, 2026. Season June.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Apple Creek Campground have?

7 sites.

Source: Forest Service

Can I bring an RV to Apple Creek Campground?

Apple Creek Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

What if Apple Creek Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Deer Flat Group Site (Horseshoe Bend Campground) (2.8 mi, partly first-come), Horseshoe Bend Campground (2.8 mi), and Island Campground (3.4 mi, first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby