About this campground
Overview This primitive camping area is near the historic mill site pond. This pond is stocked with rainbow trout annually by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Fishing is best in the spring to early summer. There is a trail around the pond and fishing platform. Recreation There is plenty to do at the campground including; non-motorized boating or floating, fishing, swimming and exploring the shoreline. Facilities 4 campsites with picnic tables, and fire pits No drinking water No toilet No garbage disposal - Please pack it out Natural Features The Spalding Pond Campground is defined by it's remote mountain setting, dense forest and a freshwater habitat. Spalding Pond is a 3 acre freshwater pond that fills the basin of a historic, 19th century timber mill site. The campground is mostly shaded by mature mixed conifers and because of it's higher elevation, the pond's microclimate stays significantly cooler than the surrounding, hot Southern Oregon valleys in peak summer. Nearby Attractions Spalding Pond Campground is located in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest, just outside of Selma, Oregon. It is an ideal basecamp for exploring unique Southern Oregon botanical areas, scenic lakes, and subterranean monuments. Top nearby attractions include Eight Dollar Mountain Botanical Area, Lake Selmac County Park, Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve, and the Wild and Scenic Illinois River. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (541) 592-4000.
Getting there
From Grants Pass, OR, take Highway 199 (Redwood Highway) at Hayes Hill, turn onto Forest Road 25 go about 8 miles to Forest Road 2524. Turn left and go approximately 5-6 miles.
Activities
- PICNICKING
- PHOTOGRAPHY
- STAR GAZING
- SWIMMING
- WATER ACCESS
- BIRDING
- CAMPING
- BOATING
- FISHING
- HIKING
- NON-MOTORIZED BOATING
- PADDLING
- PADDLE BOATING
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