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Gold Beach Ranger District

Gold Beach Ranger District includes a diverse landscape that includes the Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue River (one of the first eight rivers to be designated in 1968), the Redwood Nature Trail, where visitors will find redwoods in their northernmost reaches, and the western portion of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness. It is a wild and rugged landscape, with an office directly on Oregon's rugged and beautiful coastline--stop in and check out the selection of trail maps and other recreation resources!

Gold Beach Ranger District 29279 Ellensburg Ave
Gold Beach, OR 97444

Phone: (541) 247-3600

A sleeping pad and sleeping bag sit on a rock surface next to a tree-lined river.
Mountains line up in the distance, with puffy clouds overhead and trees in the foreground.
A creek cascades over moss-covered rocks. A bridge passes over the creek in the background.
A person stands next to Snow Camp Lookout, perched on top of a mountain.
A river flows over cobbles. Trees stand on the riverbanks.

General Information

Gold Beach Ranger District encompasses the southwestern portion of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, and is rugged in its diverse landscapes. It includes the Wild and Scenic Lower Rogue River, the western portion of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness, and redwoods growing in their northernmost locations. It's office is located directly on Oregon's rugged and beautiful coastline--stop in and check out the selection of trail maps and other recreation resources!

Gold Beach Ranger District 29279 Ellensburg Ave
Gold Beach, OR 97444

Phone: (541) 247-3600

Recreation Sites

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Chetco Divide / Vulcan Peak Trailhead
There is a bulletin board/registration box in the parking lot.Provides access to:Chetco Divide Trail #1210 and Vulcan Peak Trail #1120 which access Kalmiopsis WildernessFacilitiesNo picnic…

Chetco Gorge Trailhead
The trail is on the other side of the Chetco Wild and Scenic River across from the old low water bridge site. From this location you must hike upriver on the old road until it leads to a river…

Chetco River
Water Activities Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
The Omnibus Oregon Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1988 designated 44.5 miles of the Chetco River as Wild & Scenic, from its headwaters in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness down to the Rogue River-Siskiyou…

Chimney Camp North Trailhead
Hiking
07/2019: FS Road 1205, off of the South Bank Chetco River Road, is closed due to three road failures that were a result of the April 2019 storm event. This trailhead is currently inaccessible.…

Chimney Camp South Trailhead
Hiking
07/2019: FS Road 1205, off of the South Bank Chetco River Road, is closed due to three road failures that were a result of the April 2019 storm event. This trailhead currently provides the only…

Foster Bar Campground
Site Open
Water Activities Picnicking Winter Sports Outdoor Science and Learning Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Scenic Drives
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…

Frances Shrader Old Growth Trailhead
Hiking
There is a bulletin board and a brochure dispenser in the parking area.Provides access to: Frances Shrader Old Growth Trail #1172FacilitiesNo picnic tableNo fire pitNo drinking waterNo garbage…

Game Lake Dispersed Camping
Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking
This dispersed site provides access to Kalmiopsis Wilderness. Located on a small lake with meadows - a geologist's dream! For tents or small campers only.Facilities3 campsites with picnic tables and…

Game Lake Trailhead
Hiking
Provides access to: Game Lake Trail #1169FacilitiesNo picnic tableNo fire pitNo drinking waterOuthouse (at Game Lake)No garbage disposal - Please pack it out

Last updated July 31, 2025

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