Powers Ranger District
Powers Ranger District encompasses the northwestern portion of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, including the Glendale-Powers Bicycle Recreation Area, the Wild and Scenic Elk River, and the Grassy Knob and Copper Salmon Wilderness Areas.
The office is located at:
42861 Highway 242
Powers OR 97466
Phone: (541) 439-6200
Recreation Sites
Azalea Lake Trailhead
Azalea Lake Trail follows an old harvest area along a logging road, now a functioning trail. There are two short stretches of the trail which are very steep. At the top, the trail reaches Azalea Lake.
Bald Knob Lookout
Site Temporarily Closed
As dusk falls and the sun sets, enjoy spectacular views overlooking Eden Valley to the north, the Rogue River to the south, and the forests beyond, from the lookout perched on the top of Bald Knob.…
Barklow Mountain Northeast Trailhead
Provides access to:  Barklow Mountain Trail #1258, which enters the north section of Copper-Salmon Wilderness from the east.
Barklow Mountain West Trailhead
Provides access to:Â Â Barklow Mountain Trail #1258Â which enters the north section of Copper-Salmon Wilderness from the west.
Big Tree Observation Site
The Big Tree Observation Site contains a number of giant conifer species, including the world’s largest Port-Orford cedar tree. The area also has a few picnic sites.
Big Tree Trailhead
Provides access to:Â Big Tree Trail #1150FacilitiesNo picnic tableNo fire pitNo drinking waterNo toiletNo garbage disposal - Please pack it out
Buck Creek Campground
This is a campground on the Powers to Glendale Bike Route. It is six miles to the Panther Ridge Trail #1253, which leads to Hanging Rock.  Facilities2 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pitsNo…
Butler Bar Campground
Butler Bar Campground has primitive camping with access to the Wild and Scenic Elk River, and is adjacent to the Copper-Salmon Wilderness and Grassy Knob Wilderness.Planning to ride the Wild Coast…
Copper Salmon Wilderness
The 13,757-acre Copper Salmon Wilderness is tucked away in the northwest corner of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, 11 miles east of Port Orford on the Elk River, and includes the North and…
Coquille River Falls Trailhead
Provides access to:Â Coquille River Fall Trail #1257BrochureBrochure: The Geology of Waterfalls Along the Coquille River (996 KB PDF)Â