Camping by Geographical Areas

This page is provided as an index to assist you in locating some of the great camping places you will find located in Siskiyou County. Please click on each site of interest to view accurate pictures of the campgrounds, list of amenities, and general information as well as driving directions. It is hoped you will find this information helpful and enhance your stay in Siskiyou County. Please return or bookmark this blog as new information is added!

Please also click the links on the right sidebar for things to do and see along the different routes!

Camping along the I-5 Corridor:From Dunsmuir, CA to the Oregon Border on Interstate 5, Siskiyou County, California

• Lake Siskiyou Camp near Mt. Shasta City (Commercial)
• McBride Springs Camp near Mt. Shasta City (NFS)
  
• Lake Shastina Public Access near Weed, Ca (County) Free!
  
• Waiiaka Trailer Haven, Yreka, CA (Commercial)
• Yreka RV Park, Yreka, CA (Commercial)
  

Camping along Highway 96 (The State of Jefferson Highway)

From Interstate 5 along the Klamath River to the county line at Somes Bar, CA

• Tree of Heaven Campground (NFS)
• Skeahan Bar River Access/Camp area (NFS) Free!
  
• Beaver Creek Campground (NFS) Free!
  
• Quigley's General Store & RV Park (Commerical)
• Brown Bear River Access/Camp area (NFS) Free!
  
• Sarah Totten Campground (NFS)
  
• Fort Goff Campground (NFS) Free!
  

Camping along Highway 97 (The Road Less Traveled...)

From the intersection of I-5 and 97 at Weed, California to the Oregon State Line

Camping along Highway 89 East and South East towards Lassen National Park. From Interstate 5 (near Mt. Shasta City) towards Lassen National Park East on Highway 89:

• Fowlers Camp (NFS)
  
• Cattle Camp (NFS)

Camping in outlying Siskiyou County areas!

Along Highway 3 From Yreka, Fort Jones, Etna, to Trinity Center or Callahan

• Indian Scotty Campground (NFS) along the Scott River
• Bridge Flat Campground (NFS) along the Scott River Free!
  
• Shadow Creek Campground (NFS) along the Salmon River Free!
  
• Matthews Creek (NFS) along the Salmon River
  
• Etna, California ~ Mountain Village RV Park (Commercial)

Dispersed Camping in the National Forests:

Much of the forest is available to dispersed camping. This is camping in areas that are not official campsites. To obtain information go to any Forest Ranger Station or stop in at the Klamath National Forest Headquarters in Yreka, California. While at a station pick up a California Campfire Permit while there ~ they are often good for the entire season and free of charge. Please check the National Forest website for information on "dispersed camping".