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Squaw Lakes Campground is nestled in the deep shade of a mixed-conifer forest on the banks of Squaw and Little Squaw Lakes. The facility provides tent-only campsites that are reachable via foot trails. The unique, remote setting offers visitors stunning scenery and access to a multitude of recreational opportunities. Recreation Hiking and fishing top the list of recreational opportunities at Squaw Lakes Campground. Two mountain lakes, a river and a handful of hiking trails are accessible from the campground. Anglers enjoy the remote location and scenic backdrop of two natural lakes, providing excellent fishing opportunities for coldwater and warmwater species. Squaw Lake, larger than its sister, sustains rainbow and cutthroat trout, yellow perch, brown bullhead and black bass. Little Squaw Lake provides a rare fishery for 8-11" wild, native coastal cutthroat trout. A 0.25-mile hiking trail connects the lakes. Motors are not permitted on the lakes. From the campground, Little Squaw Trail is a 1-mile interpretive hike that provides visitors with many opportunities for picnicking and swimming. The 2-mile Summit Lake Trail travels through a mixed conifer forest and small water crossings. Facilities Squaw Lakes Campground contains 10 individual sites and five group sites. All sites are walk-in and designated for tent camping only. They are reachable by walking on foot trails from the parking area. Vehicles must be parked outside the gated area, and all personal belongings must be carried to the campsite. The closest campsites are approximately 1/4 mile from parking and the farthest campsites are approximately 1.5 miles from parking. During specific hours (variable) we do offer an ATV portage service for your camping gear. We will not transport people. This service is at the discretion of the Camp Host, and charged at $15 per trip. Picnic tables, campfire rings and vault toilets are provided. Drinking water is provided via a hand-pump, located near site # 2. Most sites are located at the water's edge. Please note, there is a two-night minimum when you desire to reserve a Friday or Saturday night. Visit www.applegatelake.com for more information. Natural Features The Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest is composed of two distinct geological provinces: the Cascade Range and the Siskiyou Mountains. The Cascade Range is dominated by snow-capped volcanic peaks such as 9,495 foot Mt. McLoughlin within the Sky Lakes Wilderness. The Siskiyou area embodies world-class rivers, remarkable fisheries and the most complex and treasured plant communities in the Pacific Northwest. Diverse landscapes provide habitat for a wide-range of wildlife, from spotted owls and elk to salamanders and sandhill cranes. ADA Access: N
From Jacksonville, Oregon, take Highway 238 west 7 miles and turn left at Ruch on Road 859. Go 14 miles to Applegate Dam, cross over the dam (Road 1075) and continue on pavement 2 miles. When pavement ends, continue 7 miles to the campground.
Camping fees are $15 night, which includes 1-vehicle. Additional vehicles are $5 per day.
Group Camping is $40 per night, which includes 2-vehicles. Additional vehicles are $5 per day.
Day Use Fee: $5 per vehicle.
Camp-host onsite will be collecting this fee.
Bit of a track on a ruff dirt road 4x4 not required in summer Beautiful clean clear alpine lake you have to park and walk in 5$ parking fee no vehicles aloud around lake host has a cart to help pack your stuff if you want to camp. Highly recomemded trip
Love the lake but the person enforcing the pay to park oversteps their bounds and charges for parking down the road where it's past the pay to park area. So expect to pay.
Wife and I love this place 😍‼️ We always go with our kayak and the water is super clear.
Just under an hour and thirty minutes drive from the charming town of Jacksonville, Oregon, you will uncover a hidden gem in Squaw Lakes. The remote location can be found by mountain roads that are mostly paved with a few areas that are gravel (closer to the lake). A short hike will take you down to the mouth of the lake with some fantastic photo op opportunities - great for photographers! The water is crystal clear and glimmers in the sunlight, giving it the appearance of a million sparkling stars. It was pretty empty at the end of the season (September), with only a few families kayaking, paddle boarding, and swinging off the rope into the shimmering water. The temperature was lovely (not too hot - not too cold). There are several camping spots right on the water bank! Circling the lake is a well-kept 2.7 miles walking trail that is friendly to all hikers. Warning: Some parts of the trail can be steep to reach the campgrounds. Bonus: It comes with built-in snacks and water. We saw wild sweet peas and blackberries and an old fashion water pump.
