Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests › Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District › Oregon › Jackson County › Jacksonville › Squaw Lakes Campground

Squaw Lakes Campground, OR - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Squaw Lakes Campground is located in the Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District, Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forests (52 min southwest of Medford, OR) with an elevation of 2,621 feet. There are a total of 15 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to mid September. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $25.00 to $75.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Make a Reservation
$25

Squaw Lakes

43 reviews
Total sites: 15
Available Today: 6 FF*
Available this Weekend: 6 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months

2,621 ft
78°F
51°F

no signal
Tents allowedHiking trailsBiking trailsBoatingFloating sportsFishing
*First-come/First-served (FF) sites have no availability guarantee.
Sa
78°
54°
Su
66°
49°
Mo
78°
44°
Tu
83°
55°
We
76°
55°
Th
70°
52°
Fr
80°
51°

Campground Capacity (Next 30 Days)

Campsite Reviews (43)

3.5 out of 5

5 star
33%
4 star
21%
3 star
14%
2 star
14%
1 star
12%
@AnnieK8372028 · Camped on Aug 17, 2025 at Campsite #13
We stayed at site #13 and it was great. Beautiful spot right on the lake, perfect for swimming with crystal clear water. Clear enough to see the fish. Quiet and peaceful. Shaded during the hot afternoon. The stars were amazing. We saw deer, an otter, lizards, bats and a little scorpion! Bugs weren't bad, though.As mentioned it's a long walk to the closest bathroom so you have to be intentional, and an even longer walk to the 1 working water pump. But we came prepared and it was fine. Gorgeous spot!
@SharonB9869229 · Camped on Aug 8, 2025 at Campsite #11
Wonderful flatish campsite right on the lake. Perfect for bigger groups if combined with #12. Bathroom is right up the hill.
@SharonB9869229 · Camped on Aug 8, 2025 at Campsite #12
Campsite doesn't have lake access at it you have to walk to it. But a good "group" type campsite if you get it and #11.
@SharonB9869229 · Camped on Aug 8, 2025 at Campsite #13
Dangerously steep terrain at this site. Don't bring much even if you have it ported in because it's hard to bring things down the trail to the campsite. Sloped campsite. Great access to the lake.
@ErinS5754026 · Camped on Jul 29, 2025 at Campsite #9
We love Little Acorn Woman Lake-Campsite 9 is the best for privacy, water access and dramatic view which is breathtaking . The water is perfect for swimming right in front of the site at the bottom of a steep slippery slope. The site itself is in dilapidated condition; the picnic table seats pop off, which helped us create a bench down at the lakefront under the trees. This campsite has a small tent area and no shade until late evening in the summer. It would be fantastic for cooler days when you want sun on your campsite all day, and a bit intense in July. Overall we will always want to book this site, but shh, don't tell too many people!
@RachelG3412840 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #13
Even without potable water and dark pit toilets, a week here was a dream come true. But I advise absolutely avoid the weekends! There was about 6 people there all week until Saturday, when about 90 showed up. I left a day early because of this.
@ClaudiaC4D8818 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #1
As always, our trip in June was amazing. Even in the rain! We had a blast and the kids all caught (for their first time) and released fish. Kurt, the camo host at the time was friendly and helpful.
@KristenL391518 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #18
So peaceful and well worth the walk or paddle into the camp site.
@ForrestP9F95DA · Camped on Sep 9, 2024 at Campsite #13
What a hidden little gem! There is a parking area just down the road from the campground entrance trail. Shuttle services for your gear are usually available but we just carried our gear. The campsites surround this beautiful lake situated in the middle of a forest. The campsites aren't secluded from the trail but they are from other campsites. There was only one other site taken while we were there so it was extremely peaceful and serene. We will absolutely be returning!
@JosephL2308947 · Camped on Jul 27, 2024 at Campsite #19
Don't recommend site 19. People were walking through our site constantly to access the lake.
@StephaneD9BE31 · Camped on Jul 4, 2024 at Campsite #12
Totally loved this delightful lake. Well worth the 7 hour drive from California. for a 3 night stay The lake is gorgeous. Just about the right size. Surrounded by pine-covered hills. The campsite are spaced out in a way that makes things more private. There is no water (but you can bring it in). The bathrooms are fine. We found the host Jonathan to be the most friendly and helpful host we ever met. I don't know if the other reviews were talking about a different person but Jonathan is da man! Portage is a necessity ($25 each way) unless you are at the campsite closed to the road. The sites are great and so close to the water. We had site #12 which was great. #11 and #13 are great sites as well. #14 had a swinging rope close by that was a lot of fun to play with. Bring your canoes, tubes and SUP boards. There are fish and turtles and no bears in sight during our stay. The water was so warm but it was a warm weekend. Totally a place to come back to.
@JcMF05CAEF9870 · Camped on May 17, 2024 at Campsite #345
The place is beautiful as always but, way to expensive. The drinking water has been broken for a couple years, the toilets were in decent shape at best, and they wanted to charge me for parking as well even though it is supposed to come with the campground fee. The new management is charging almost double the price now and doing way less to improve it.
@SarahW4027937 · Camped on Sep 2, 2023 at Campsite #16
We loved Acorn Woman lakes! There is a long walk to most of the sites so hauling stuff is hard or you can pay the portage fee which is $25. Site 16 actually has access from the road so you have a MUCH shorter walk to unload your stuff. The site isn't right on the water like some of the others which was better for us with little kids, but the water was still easily accessible. Also a bit buggier than the sites right on the water, but not bad. The pit toilet was a bit of a walk as well, but not terrible. Overall this was a great site for us and we will for sure be back!
@AndrewS4701634 · Camped on Aug 22, 2023 at Campsite #19
Great spot. Mornings can be ruined by very loud logging trucks coming in and out every weekday morning.
@BrandonY548224 · Camped on Aug 15, 2023 at Campsite #1
Beautiful spot, very quiet and secluded. Only complaint is not being able to drive to your camping spot, but I understand why you cant
@ErichG7391224 · Camped on Jul 9, 2023 at Campsite #13
It's more like a half mile hike from parking lot. Also has steep terrain so don't bring a lot of stuff. Mosquitoes are brutal too.
@EllenF5930180 · Camped on Jul 5, 2023 at Campsite #10
I love this location, but this summer (2023) was a shock. So many trees were down, within sites. The site I always stay in was almost beyond recognition. The path to the water was impassable because a large tree completely cover it and the little beach that had always been there for water access and kayak parking was gone. The bushes that gave this site privacy from the lake were so much lower that there was no longer that privacy. Knowing the site well, it felt decimated. I know this is a LOT to take are of a wild place like this, but it did not seem as maintained as in the past. To do so would need help from beyond the location. The new hosts were sweet and helpful.
@CarynW4445145 · Camped on Jun 16, 2023 at Campsite #9
Love the site. Disappointed in the increasing lack of hospitality at the site. Having the water pump out of use for the season means they’re now hocking large plastic jugs of water. Add to that the $25/trip ferrying, and not delivering firewood if you pay for it at the camp host, it’s no longer an affordable family trip.
@KristenL391518 · Camped on May 18, 2023 at Campsite #1
This is one of the most calming and quiet lakes in the region. I love that no motors are allowed on the lake. The campsites are SO private and are worth the walk in. I could learn to travel light, but usually make a trip by land with a wagon and then another trip with gear on my paddleboard and that usually does the trick. Our kids brough bikes and everyone fully enjoyed paddling, swimming, biking and hiking because there is no cell service and no devices! It was such a nice way to unplug and spend tie with nature, family and friends.
@Catherine55676 · Camped on May 13, 2023 at Campsite #19
Absolutely beautiful, peaceful, spacious group sites!
@JenelleM743475 · Camped on Aug 5, 2022 at Campsite #17
Had a ton of fun at the lakes— the big lake seemed to have the best swimming spots, but both lakes were fun to fish at. Campsites further from the water (such as site 17 which we were at) seemed to have a much higher population of mosquitos than the sites and areas right on the lake itself. The overall biggest hassle for us was that although we knew we’d have to hike into the campsite, we didn’t know it would be so steep, so it was difficult to pack everything down even with a wagon because we couldn’t load it very full or it would tip or shake things out because of the rough terrain. I also had to look around for the campground map since I didn’t see it on the main page or reservation pages for squaw lakes. It’s easy enough to find though, and really helpful to have on hand when you’re at the campground trying to find a bathroom or a water pump. Parking descriptions are also a little ambiguous, but we found some spots along the road that seemed to be pullouts meant for our specific campsite and were able to keep our cars there for the duration of our stay so that was really nice. Of course this would mainly apply to campsites that are actually along the road.

All in all it was a fun trip and we plan to return in the future even though we had a rough time in the beginning trying to find things and pack everything in. Once we were set up though, it was pretty relaxing! There is plenty to do especially as long as you don’t mind getting a little (or a lot) dirty while you’re there!
@CaseyS5256895 · Camped on Jul 30, 2022 at Campsite #2
I'm not upset about the smoke from the fire. I tried to cancel the remainder of the reservations for all 4 of the campsites I paid for and have received no call back. I was also not allowed to cancel my reservations on the app, and am considering deleting the app and never using anything associated with it again.
@JOSHK7134948 · Camped on Jul 22, 2022 at Campsite #10
Lake and grounds beautiful as always. Host dude was unfriendly and seemed very put out just to do his job (portage and firewood). Conveniently never had change for firewood and portage. Not giving campers the opportunity to tip based on good service. This ultimately cost him at least $50, as we like to tip generously for good service, when given the choice. Time for this host to move along. Past hosts, much better and friendlier. We will keep coming to Squaw Lakes because it is awesome! However, we will pack light and avoid portage, at least until the current (summer 2022) host is gone. He’s lazy and unfriendly/borderline hostile. I wonder if he’s reporting all his cash portage and firewood “earnings” to his supervisors and/or the IRS (probably between $25-30k in 3 months). If you are thinking of camping at Squaw Lakes, do it. It’s amazing! Just pack light so you don’t have to bother the host for 20 minutes of his time for $50 (or $60 because he “doesn’t have change”).
@AllisonW225268 · Camped on Jul 15, 2022 at Campsite #1
Great place for paddle boarding! Thankful for the host bringing stuff back and unloading at the car
@JacobA1142886 · Camped on Jul 8, 2022 at Campsite #13
bring water and firewood, have a great time

Other Campgrounds Nearby

We track all the sites so you don't have to.

Reservation Systems

Campsites Tracking

Campsite Reviews

Available Tonight

Available this Weekend

Cancellations Today

PRO $2.50/month

You're in Control. We never save credit card information or auto-renew subscriptions.
  1. Availability Map Search
  2. 3000+ Interactive Campground Maps
  3. Campground Virtual Tours
  4. Save Your Favorite Campsites
  5. Favorite Campsites Availability
  6. Campground Mobile Speed Test Maps
  7. National Parks, Forests & Ranger District Layers
  8. Wildfires & Air Quality Map Layer
  9. Satellite View Map Layer
  10. Campsite SMS Cancellation Alerts
  11. Rent your Property & Cabins
  12. Love's & Super Walmart Map Layers
  13. Cracker Barrel & Bass Pro Shop Map Layers
  14. Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) Layer
  15. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Map Layer
  16. RV Propane, Parking, Dump, Water Map Layer
Pro is FREE for 7 days. (No credit card information required!)

Thanks to all our Supporting Members

avatar
@ChazInSoCal - CA

I just used PerfectCamp.com to book six consecutive August nights at the most popular campsite in one of the most popular campgrounds in Humboldt Redwoods State Park in California. That is not anything I could have accomplished anywhere else with the ease I did here! Thank you, PerfectCamp! I LOVE this site! You will find me on several other camping sites but the design, format, functionality, and personality of this the best. It’s fresh and clean.

avatar
@Wondering - Oregon

Wow! Woke up this morning to a notification that a favorite had opened at Paulina, and when I went to check, it was there. This membership just paid for itself in the first 24 hours I owned it. Couldn't take the site it conflicted with a trip already set, but it truly was there. Thanks Tons.

avatar
@CarlaLThompson - Colorado

I just love this site and I tell everyone about it! It's so competitive to secure desired campsites and the alerts really help track when sites free up. The best part of this story is our alert notified a cancellation the next day!!!!!! Just incredible!!!

Map Settings
Reset
Satellite View
Satellite 		Wildfires
Wildfires 		National Forests
National Forests 		National Parks
National Parks
Air Quality
Air Quality 		Bureau of Land Management
BLM 		Motor Vehicle Use Maps
OHV MVUM 		Love's Travel Stop
Love's
D
Dump Stations
W
Water
LP
Propane
P
RV Parking
Walmart Supercenter
Super Walmart 		Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel 		Bass Pro Shop
Bass Pro Shops 		 
Rating:
Price*:
Length:
Amps:
Elev:
feet
Temp:
°F
Down:
Up:
*Earn our Leave No Trace badge to see our free camping sites.