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Sam Brown Campground

Grants Pass

Sam Brown Campground is centered around a large meadow that has a colorful history of the earlier miner and homesteader to the area. Trails are located throughout the area, as well, with options for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and motorcylces, including Elkhorn Mine Jeep Road. 

The size of this campground, and nature of the landscape, lends itself to large group camping, with 2 picnic shelters, and and amphitheater. The meadow is great for group activities, and is also a great place to wildlife watch: deer, elk, and a plethora of bird species frequent the area. Briggs Creek flows through the area before passing on to the Illinois River. 

Listing Info

Primary Phone:

(541) 471-6500

Additional Info

Amenities (Campground):

Pet Friendly, Trails, Vault Toilets, Campground

Driving Directions:

From Interstate 5, take the Merlin Exit to Merlin / Galice Road approximately 12 miles to the Briggs Valley Road (Forest Road 2500). Follow Forest Road 2500 approximately 15 miles to Forest Road 2512, turn right and the campground will be on your left about 0.5 mile up the road. Access to the area restricts vehicle size, due to the narrow winding steep road to the Briggs Valley area.

Fee Description:

$10 for campsite

Managing Organization:

Forest Service – Wild Rivers Ranger District

Number of Units:

19

Stay Limit:

14