Joseph P. Stewart State Park

State: Oregon

Address 1: OR 62, 35 miles NE of Medford

Open: March 1 through Oct. 31

Number of Sites: 201

Electric: 151

Camp URL: http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_30.php

Full Hook: Yes

Picture yourself in a campsite overlooking Lost Creek Reservoir with wildlife, large conifer trees, and mountains surrounding you. Take a hike or bike ride on our 11-mile trail system, through the forest with year-round streams and wildlife viewing. Take a swim in the cool, mountain water; rent a boat from the marina (call (541) 560-3646 for information), and troll the 10-mile lake for trout and bass … an angler’s dream. Or bring your own boat and waterskis, and spend a few days in the sun.

The park is about 40 miles from Crater Lake National Park, and makes an excellent jumping-off point for an exploration of southern Oregon. A large fish hatchery – the Cole Rivers Hatchery – is open for self-guided tours.