About Foster Bar Campground
Foster Bar Campground is located on edge of large meadow next to the mighty Wild and Scenic Rogue River. Just downstream is the "take-out" boat ramp for rafters and fishermen; this portion of the river is world-renowned for its fishing opportunities! This is also a very important historic area, as it's the location of the last battle fought during the Rogue River Indian Wars. The [Lower Rogue River Trail 1168](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/recarea/?recid=69530) accesses the Rogue River for fishing. - 8 campsites (4 tent only, 4 tent or trailer) with picnic table, and fire pits - Campground host available - Drinking water - Flushing toilets and scat machine - Garbage disposal
- Fees: - **Camp Site:**$15/night - **Extra Vehicle:** $5/night
- Managed by: Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, FS
- Where: 17 mi south of Powers, OR · 42.63457, -124.05615
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foster Bar | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Grape Arbor | ATV road | 0.1 mi | 1.5 mi |
| Rogue River (Nrt) | Hiking | 0.3 mi | 14.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve (Dark Sky Park), 50 mi.
Dump station: 0.3 mi
Water fill-up: 19.6 mi
Camps nearby
- Lake Of The Woods Lookout 4.2 mi
- Bald Knob Lookout 4.3 mi
- Rogue River Dispersed Campsites 5 mi
- Rock Creek Campground 5 mi
- Campsite · 18 mi E of Nesika Beach 5.4 mi
- Island Campground 6.2 mi