Joseph H. Stewart State Recreation Area, State recreation area in Jackson County, Oregon.
Joseph H. Stewart State Recreation Area is a park on the Rogue River near Lost Creek Lake, set within forests with multiple camping zones and water access points. The park features campsites with varying facilities, from basic plots to spots with electrical hookups, plus trails and fishing access throughout the grounds.
The area was developed as a recreation site in the 1970s to provide public access to Lost Creek Lake and surrounding forests. Its infrastructure has grown over time to support outdoor recreation while protecting the natural landscape in southern Oregon.
The park is named after Joseph H. Stewart, and its campground sits above Lost Creek Reservoir, the lake formed on the Rogue River. Campers stay in sites overlooking the water, and the grounds were run by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department until Jackson County took them over on April 1, 2021.
The park is open year-round, with the best visiting season during warmer months when all facilities operate fully. Arriving early helps secure a spot, especially on weekends and holidays when occupancy tends to fill quickly.
The park was run by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department until April 1, 2021, when it was transferred to Jackson County and renamed Joseph Stewart County Park. It sits at about 603 metres in a valley beside Lost Creek Lake, roughly 18 km from Shady Cove.
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