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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 South Forks of Elk River and the upper Middle Fork of Sixes River. The area contains one of the nation's largest remaining stands of low-elevation old-growth forest, and in the north Fork of the Elk, one of the healthiest salmon, steelhead, and cutthroat trout runs in the continental United States.…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service

Frequently asked questions

Is Copper Salmon Wilderness reservable?

Copper Salmon Wilderness is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Copper Salmon Wilderness?

See the map for Copper Salmon Wilderness's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Copper Salmon Wilderness?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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