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Escape humanity in a national forest that has it all. Rugged mountains, rolling hills, whitewater rivers, and tranquil lakes await you in the Klamath Mountains. Summertime treks range from easy to arduous.
Take long walks among towering Ponderosa pines and iconic Douglas firs. Keep an eye out for majestic birds, chittering squirrels, howling coyotes (at night) and black bears. There's no shortage of guides to take you kayaking, fishing or horseback riding.
The town of Happy Camp offers a great central location for your backwoods adventure. Catch gold fever by panning for gold the way prospectors used to. Scenic drives get you close to trailheads for day hikes.
If you love the white powdery stuff, Happy Camp serves as a home base for snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
Escape humanity in a national forest that has it all. Rugged mountains, rolling hills, whitewater rivers, and tranquil lakes await you in the Klamath Mountains. Summertime treks range from easy to arduous.
Take long walks among towering Ponderosa pines and iconic Douglas firs. Keep an eye out for majestic birds, chittering squirrels, howling coyotes (at night) and black bears. There's no shortage of guides to take you kayaking, fishing or horseback riding.
The town of Happy Camp offers a great central location for your backwoods adventure. Catch gold fever by panning for gold the way prospectors used to. Scenic drives get you close to trailheads for day hikes.
If you love the white powdery stuff, Happy Camp serves as a home base for snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
The 34 campgrounds in this area stay open from mid-May to late October. Camping within the park is on a first-come, first-served basis as managed by the Forest Service in Siskiyou County.
Lightly used and super remote, Nordheimer Flat River Access Campground has history, wildlife viewing, gold panning and non-motorized boating. Hike around the area to discover hold mining remnants and even a few fruit trees from old homesteaders. Walk your boat into the cobble bar for some white water rafting (levels vary depending on season) and f Read more...
Blue Heron River Access, on the banks of the Klamath River, is a popular fishing spot. There is room for RVs and trailers here. Take a drive along the State of Jefferson Scenic Byway to enjoy the scenery, or one of the many trails near the river.
Fancy a remote wilderness hike? Mule Bridge campground has some primitive campground sites located at the start of the North Fork Trail on the Salmon River. Bring your own water or water filter… nature provides everything else!
Fancy a remote wilderness hike? Mule Bridge campground has some primitive campground sites located at the start of the North Fork Trail on the Salmon River. Bring your own water or water filter… nature provides everything else!
This small, remote campground is on the North Fork of the Salmon River. Red Bank Campground is a great spot for swimming, fishing for trout, and… panning for gold! Yep, you can pan for gold in the river, but check the regulations before you go. Give us a cut of the profits if you hit the jackpot!?
Miles from nowhere, best take your time once you make it to Grider Creek Campground! Here there's nothing but the sounds of nature and the occasional Pacific Crest Trail hiker wandering out of the Marble Mountain Wilderness. Enjoy the dense forest and rushing creek from your tent or trailer. Campsite amenities include fire rings, so come on up and Read more...
Grab your horses and head on up to the high country! Norcross Campground is nestled beside the Marble Mountain Wilderness and offers two trailheads; the Elk Creek Trail and the Kelsey National Recreation Trail along Bear Creek to Bear Valley and Bear Lake. While you ponder which trail to take, relax at the campground with bacon and breakfast s'mor Read more...
Laze your days away on the banks of the mighty Klamath River at Sara Totten Campground. Located on scenic highway CA 96, this campground provides basic amenities plus not-so-basic river views. What's left? Inhale that cedar and watch the eagles soar.
Come bathe in the warm sulphur springs at the aptly named Sulphur Springs Campground. The campground is at the start of the Elk Creek Trail that traverses into the Marble Mountain Wilderness. You’ll need to bring everything you need for these remote and spacious campsites. The only luxury out this far is Mother Nature at her best. P. S. We hear wh Read more...
On the banks of the Klamath River, Rocky Point River Access is a popular place to fish for chinook salmon, coho salmon, steelhead, and trout. You can swim in the river, or launch your kayak from the gravel boat ramp. You’ll find a scenic drive and lots of great hiking nearby.
Sluice Box River Access is on a section of the Klamath River where you’ll see many species of birds and an occasional river otter. (Say it with us: awwww!) Head a mile east for a day hike or backpacking on the Pacific Crest Trail. Drive about twenty miles to the Cook and Green Pass Geological and Botanical Area. If you’re into plants, it’s totally Read more...
China Point River Access is located near the banks of the Klamath River. It would be difficult to get an RV or trailer up to the camping area, so bring your tent! Go fishing in the river for chinook salmon, coho salmon, steelhead, and trout. This was once a popular area to pan for gold, which you can still do today! Just make sure to check the reg Read more...
Gordons Ferry River Access is a great camping spot near the beautiful Klamath River. The road down to the campsites isn’t recommended for RVs or trailers, so bring your tent! This is a popular fishing spot, and there are also great hiking and scenic drives nearby. Enjoy!
The campsites at Wingate Bar River Access are located on the banks of the Klamath River. This is a happenin' fishing spot, and there are also great hiking trails and a scenic byway nearby. You’ll find toilets here in the summer, but if you visit in the winter, you’re sh… err… you’re out of luck.
Klamath National Forest
Explore the pristine wilderness bordering California and Oregon among the Klamath Mountains.
Escape humanity in a national forest that has it all. Rugged mountains, rolling hills, whitewater rivers, and tranquil lakes await you in the Klamath Mountains. Summertime treks range from easy to arduous.
Take long walks among towering Ponderosa pines and iconic Douglas firs. Keep an eye out for majestic birds, chittering squirrels, howling coyotes (at night) and black bears. There's no shortage of guides to take you kayaking, fishing or horseback riding.
The town of Happy Camp offers a great central location for your backwoods adventure. Catch gold fever by panning for gold the way prospectors used to. Scenic drives get you close to trailheads for day hikes.
If you love the white powdery stuff, Happy Camp serves as a home base for snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
The 34 campgrounds in this area st
Escape humanity in a national forest that has it all. Rugged mountains, rolling hills, whitewater rivers, and tranquil lakes await you in the Klamath Mountains. Summertime treks range from easy to arduous.
Take long walks among towering Ponderosa pines and iconic Douglas firs. Keep an eye out for majestic birds, chittering squirrels, howling coyotes (at night) and black bears. There's no shortage of guides to take you kayaking, fishing or horseback riding.
The town of Happy Camp offers a great central location for your backwoods adventure. Catch gold fever by panning for gold the way prospectors used to. Scenic drives get you close to trailheads for day hikes.
If you love the white powdery stuff, Happy Camp serves as a home base for snowshoeing and cross country skiing.
The 34 campgrounds in this area stay open from mid-May to late October. Camping within the park is on a first-come, first-served basis as managed by the Forest Service in Siskiyou County.
Activities in the park
45 campgrounds in Klamath National Forest
Lightly used and super remote, Nordheimer Flat River Access Campground has history, wildlife viewing, gold panning and non-motorized boating. Hike around the area to discover hold mining remnants and even a few fruit trees from old homesteaders. Walk your boat into the cobble bar for some white water rafting (levels vary depending on season) and f Read more...
Blue Heron River Access, on the banks of the Klamath River, is a popular fishing spot. There is room for RVs and trailers here. Take a drive along the State of Jefferson Scenic Byway to enjoy the scenery, or one of the many trails near the river.
Fancy a remote wilderness hike? Mule Bridge campground has some primitive campground sites located at the start of the North Fork Trail on the Salmon River. Bring your own water or water filter… nature provides everything else!
Fancy a remote wilderness hike? Mule Bridge campground has some primitive campground sites located at the start of the North Fork Trail on the Salmon River. Bring your own water or water filter… nature provides everything else!
This small, remote campground is on the North Fork of the Salmon River. Red Bank Campground is a great spot for swimming, fishing for trout, and… panning for gold! Yep, you can pan for gold in the river, but check the regulations before you go. Give us a cut of the profits if you hit the jackpot!?
Miles from nowhere, best take your time once you make it to Grider Creek Campground! Here there's nothing but the sounds of nature and the occasional Pacific Crest Trail hiker wandering out of the Marble Mountain Wilderness. Enjoy the dense forest and rushing creek from your tent or trailer. Campsite amenities include fire rings, so come on up and Read more...
Grab your horses and head on up to the high country! Norcross Campground is nestled beside the Marble Mountain Wilderness and offers two trailheads; the Elk Creek Trail and the Kelsey National Recreation Trail along Bear Creek to Bear Valley and Bear Lake. While you ponder which trail to take, relax at the campground with bacon and breakfast s'mor Read more...
Laze your days away on the banks of the mighty Klamath River at Sara Totten Campground. Located on scenic highway CA 96, this campground provides basic amenities plus not-so-basic river views. What's left? Inhale that cedar and watch the eagles soar.
Come bathe in the warm sulphur springs at the aptly named Sulphur Springs Campground. The campground is at the start of the Elk Creek Trail that traverses into the Marble Mountain Wilderness. You’ll need to bring everything you need for these remote and spacious campsites. The only luxury out this far is Mother Nature at her best. P. S. We hear wh Read more...
On the banks of the Klamath River, Rocky Point River Access is a popular place to fish for chinook salmon, coho salmon, steelhead, and trout. You can swim in the river, or launch your kayak from the gravel boat ramp. You’ll find a scenic drive and lots of great hiking nearby.
Sluice Box River Access is on a section of the Klamath River where you’ll see many species of birds and an occasional river otter. (Say it with us: awwww!) Head a mile east for a day hike or backpacking on the Pacific Crest Trail. Drive about twenty miles to the Cook and Green Pass Geological and Botanical Area. If you’re into plants, it’s totally Read more...
China Point River Access is located near the banks of the Klamath River. It would be difficult to get an RV or trailer up to the camping area, so bring your tent! Go fishing in the river for chinook salmon, coho salmon, steelhead, and trout. This was once a popular area to pan for gold, which you can still do today! Just make sure to check the reg Read more...
Gordons Ferry River Access is a great camping spot near the beautiful Klamath River. The road down to the campsites isn’t recommended for RVs or trailers, so bring your tent! This is a popular fishing spot, and there are also great hiking and scenic drives nearby. Enjoy!
The campsites at Wingate Bar River Access are located on the banks of the Klamath River. This is a happenin' fishing spot, and there are also great hiking trails and a scenic byway nearby. You’ll find toilets here in the summer, but if you visit in the winter, you’re sh… err… you’re out of luck.