Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Curly Jack
VISIT DATE: 06/11/2005
UPDATE DATE: 12/30/2021
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Happy Camp
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Happy Camp
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
In Happy Camp, CA, at the intersection of State Rt. 96 and Elk
Creek Rd., take Elk Creek Rd. south 0.5 miles to a "Y"
intersection. Bear right onto Curly Jack Rd. and go 0.3 miles to
campground on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,100 ft.
The campground is a single loop through a stand of oak near the
Klamath River, which is close enough to be heard but not seen
from campground. It is popular with kayaking and rafting groups,
but its large sites and RV-friendly design should have RVrs
dropping in often. A cook's night out can be enjoyed in Happy
Camp. Group sites (not included in this survey) are scattered
around campground; contact Ranger District Office for specific
information.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through mid-October
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 12
Total Sites: 12
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved and all are about same size. An RV
dump station and scat machine is available for a fee in Happy
Camp just off State Rt. 96 - follow signs.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 8
No. Threaded: 1
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): Yes
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
Campground is located at start of 13-mile section of Klamath
River classified 2 and 3 whitewater.
HIKING No
FISHING
Salmon and Steelhead trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Idlewild
VISIT DATE: 06/17/2005
UPDATE DATE: 12/30/2021
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Salmon/Scott River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Etna
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Etna, CA, at intersection of State Rt. 3 and Main St., take
Main St. south 19.5 miles to campground on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,500 ft.
The campground is a single large loop beside the North Fork of
Salmon River. Although not seen from the campsites, the river
can be heard throughout campground. Trailheads for both Russian
and Marble Mountain Wildernesses are a short drive from
campground. An interesting combination of oak, Douglas fir, and
Ponderosa pine provide shade and a bird-friendly area.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through mid-October
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 1
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 33'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
The water system may be shut down before the campground's
scheduled closing; check with Ranger District Office for status.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): No
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
HIKING - No
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Indian Scotty
VISIT DATE: 06/13/2005
UPDATE DATE: 12/30/2021
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Salmon/Scott River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Fort Jones
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Fort Jones, CA, at intersection of State Rt. 3 and Scott River
Rd., take Scott River Rd. west 14 miles to campground sign. Turn
left at sign, crossing a single-lane bridge, onto Forest Rt.
44N45 and go 0.1 miles to campground.
NOTE: Scott River road is a Scenic Drive.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,500 ft.
The campground, composed of two unnamed loops, is next to the
Scott River. It is heavily wooded with Douglas fir and cedar
lining the river's edge, while Ponderosa pine are found away from
the water. A very scenic and tranquil campground, particularly
well suited for RVrs. There is good privacy between campsites
along with lots of shade. The river can be heard throughout the
campground.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through October 15
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 28
Total Sites: 28
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 28
No. Grilles on Sites: 28
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 50'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: Yes
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 10
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): Yes
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
Whitewater sports on the Scott River
HIKING - No
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Contact California Dept. of Fish and Game.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Juanita Lake
VISIT DATE: 06/15/2005
UPDATE DATE: 12/30/2021
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Goosenest
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Macdoel
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Macdoel, CA, take US Rt. 97 south 4 miles to Juanita Lake
campground sign. Turn right after sing onto Ball Mtn Rd. and go
2.7 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear right onto Forest Rt.
46N04 and go 3.7 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn left and go
0.2 miles to campground.
NOTE: Two miles of Ball Mtn Rd are gravel and Forest Rt. 46N04
narrows to single-lane in places.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 5,100 ft.
The campground is a single loop through a stand of Ponderosa
pine, cedar, and White fir next to the attractive Juanita Lake.
While the lake touts good and varied fishing opportunities, it is
also a pleasant place to explore in a canoe, raft, etc. A series
of excellent fishing interpretive signs explain the how, where,
and what to being a Juanita Lake angler. The ground is littered
with old porous volcanic rocks but an ivy-like ground cover
provides patches of grass. The sudden flash of yellow flying by
are Western Tanagers and a pair of Bald eagles can be seen
floating high above and fishing the lake. Privacy between
campsites is very good and each site has a lantern pole.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Weekend before Memorial Day through mid-October
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day - single
$20 per day - double
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 22
Total Sites: 22
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 22
No. Grilles on Sites: 22
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 38'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 9
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided):
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Juanita Lake is 55 acres.
HIKING
Juanita Lake Loop Trail (paved and foot) - 1.5 miles
FISHING
Brown, Brook and Rainbow trout, Largemouth bass and Golden
shiners.
A fish-cleaning station is available.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Kangaroo Lake
VISIT DATE: 06/16/2005
UPDATE DATE: 12/30/2021
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Salmon/Scott River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Etna
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Etna, CA, take State Rt. 3 south 13.7 miles to a "Y"
intersection. Bear left, toward Gazelle, and go 8.5 miles to
campground sign. Turn right at sign onto Rail Creek Rd. and go
6.9 miles to campground.
NOTE: Rail Creek Rd. narrows to single-lane with turnouts.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 6,100 ft.
The campground is adjacent to one of the few high mountain lakes
- Kangaroo Lake, accessible with a car, in Klamath National
Forest. It has one spur of walk-in tent sites and a loop that
meanders across the top of a mountain. Views from some campsites
are breathtaking. Mature conifers provide good shade. Although
the ground is rocky, a pleasant variety of ground covers,
including Manzanita, provide lots of green - a very scenic
campground. The walk-in tent sites are very nice but with little
privacy. Access to the lake and day-use area is through the
walk-in tent site area.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through mid- October - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 5
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 13
Total Sites: 18
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 18
No. Grilles on Sites: 17
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 7
No. Threaded: 7
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: No
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Kangaroo Lake is 25 acres. Access to lake with canoe, raft, or
kayak is but a short walk from parking area.
HIKING
Fen Nature Trail (foot) - 0.5 miles
Provides access to Pacific Crest Trail
FISHING
Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Matthews Creek
VISIT DATE: 06/17/2005
UPDATE DATE: 12/30/2021
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Salmon/Scott River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Etna
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Etna, CA, take State Rt. 3 south 11.5 miles to Cecilville
sign. Turn right at sign, crossing a bridge, and go 37.7 miles
to campground sign. Turn left at sign into campground.
NOTE: The last 8 miles are a narrow single-lane road and for
some, a white-knuckle experience.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,760 ft.
The campground is a single loop on a bluff overlooking the South
Fork of Salmon River. Moss-covered, lichen draped oak trees
give the campground a whimsical feel. While no campsites have
grilles, some do have the Klamath Oven. The river can be heard
throughout campground. Access to river is 0.1 miles north of
campground.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 1 through mid-October - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 10
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 0
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 0
Equestrian Camping: No
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 5
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Informal (beater trail) to river
FISHING
Rainbow trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Shafter
VISIT DATE: 06/15/2005
UPDATE DATE: 3/9/2017
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Goosenest
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Macdoel
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Macdoel, CA, take US Rt. 97 south 4 miles to Shafter
campground sign. Turn left at sign onto E. Bell Mtn. Rd. and go
2.2 miles to a "T" intersection. Turn right onto Old State Hwy
and go 5.2 miles to campground on right.
NOTE: The last 5 miles are gravel.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,300 ft.
The campground, pretty and secluded, stretches out along the
Willow-lined Butte Creek to a large wildflower and sage-dotted
meadow. Juniper and Ponderosa pine provide shade while grass and
pine needles cover the ground. Privacy between campsites is
good. The snowcapped tip of Mt. Shasta can be seen from a few
campsites. While most sites have no grilles, many do have the
old Klamath Oven. A lantern post is also found on each campsite.
There may be some noise from an occasional passing train.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open weekend before Memorial Day through mid-October.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 2
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 40'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: No
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 4
No. Threaded: 4
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Rainbow and Brown trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Trail Creek
VISIT DATE: 06/17/2005
UPDATE DATE: 12/30/2021
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Salmon/Scott River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Etna
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Etna, CA, take State Rt. 3 south 11.5 miles to Cecilville
sign. Turn right at sign, crossing a bridge, and go 16.2 miles
to a dirt road on left - no visible signing. Turn left onto the
dirt road and go 0.2 miles to campground on right.
NOTE: RVrs should bear right upon entering campground to properly
align to aprons.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 4,700 ft.
The campground is a large single loop with a small loop through a
stand of mixed conifers. The trees are wonderfully matured and
varied giving the campground a great deal of personality and a
pleasant dispersed camping feel. Campsites at far end (#7and 18)
are off a rocky single-lane road that is not RV friendly. The
sound of rushing water from a nearby creek can be heard
throughout.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 15 through mid-October.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 11
Total Sites: 13
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 13
No. Grilles on Sites: 13
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hook-ups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Potable Water at Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are dirt. Be aware of low-hanging branches.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 6
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Tree of Heaven
VISIT DATE: 06/12/2005
UPDATE DATE: 12/30/2021
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Happy Camp/Oak Knoll
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Yreka
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Yreka, CA, take State Rt. 263 north 7.7 miles to a "T"
intersection. Turn left onto State Rt. 96 West and go 4.2 miles
to campground sign. Turn left at sign, going down a steep, paved
road, and go 0.3 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,100 ft.
The campground's namesake, Tree of Heaven, has been pretty much
replaced by large Gray pine, maples and oak trees. It stretches
along a quiet part of the willow-lined Klamath River with two
unnamed loops; it is mostly wooded and shaded. A groomed grass
understory gives the campground an attractive appearance, but no
privacy between campsites. Although well below State Rt. 96,
traffic noise can be heard. The campground is a nice base camp
for kayakers and rafters.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Comments:
May 14 through October 16
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $15 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 21
Total Sites: 21
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 21
No. Grilles on Sites: 21
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13' X 35'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved and gravel. A grey-water dump is
located at furthest end from entrance to campground.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 7
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): Yes
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
Fishing and whitewater activities
HIKING
River Trail
Tree of Heaven Interpretive Trail (paved)
FISHING
Contact California Dept. of Fish and Game. A fish cleaning
station is available.
CAMPGROUND NAME: West Branch
VISIT DATE: 06/10/2005
UPDATE DATE: 12/30/2021
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Happy Camp
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Happy Camp
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Happy Camp, CA, at the intersection of State Rt. 96 and Davis
Rd., take Davis Rd. north 11.8 miles to campground sign. Turn
right at sign onto a single-lane dirt and gravel road and go 0.4
miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,200 ft.
The campground, pack it in, pack it out, is a single loop through
a stand of mature Douglas fir, Mandrone, and cedar. The West
Branch of Indian Creek runs along one side, while Indian Creek
flows along another. Although neither creek is visible from
campground, both can be heard. Tranquil and quiet are words
often used to describe campground. Most every campsite is
complemented with a Klamath Stove.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open mid-May through mid-October - weather dependent
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: No charge
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 10
Total Sites: 10
Tent Pads: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: No
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 10
Equestrian Camping: No
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 48'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. The interior road is gravel and
rock. An RV waste station, with potable water, is available for
a fee in Happy Camp.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 9
No. Threaded: 9
WATER SPORTS None
HIKING
Informal ("beater") trail leads to creek.
FISHING No
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