Kerby, Oregon · Josephine County · Campground
Several walk in campsites along the Illinois River. River Bench Day Use and Campground are located on a lower river terrace, within a forested setting. Must hike down one of two access trails to use.Facilities8 walk in campsites with picnic tables, and fire pitsNo drinking waterVault toilet within walking distanceNo ga…
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Several walk in campsites along the Illinois River. River Bench Day Use and Campground are located on a lower river terrace, within a forested setting. Must hike down one of two access trails to use.Facilities8 walk in campsites with picnic tables, and fire pitsNo drinking waterVault toilet within walking distanceNo garbage disposal - Please pack it out
From Selma, OR, take Highway 199 to the turn for Illinois River Road 4301. Take that road approximately 7 plus miles to the campground. Parking is up above the campsites and there are trails to the sites.
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