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".

Cattle Camp

Affiliation: National Forest Service Campground

Number of Campsites: 27 Sites, Maximum Spur for trailers, 32 feet.

Length of Stay: 14 days, first come, first served. No reservations.

Location/address: Shasta-Trinity National Forest, McCloud Ranger Station. Approximately 10 1/2 miles from the McCloud Ranger Station along Hwy 89. Look for campground sign on the south side of the road, turn and go about another 1/2 mile (or less) and look for the sign Cattle Camp and the entrance.

Elevation: 3,700 ft.

Fee: $15 per night, self registration. Holders of Senior and Access Passports are entitled to a 50% reduction in nightly fees.

Season: May to October

Near: McCloud and Mt. Shasta City

Contact: McCloud Ranger Station

P. O. Box 1620
McCloud, CA 96057
(530) 964-2184

Amenities:

• Vault Toilets
• Piped drinking water
• Tables
• Fire Rings
• Paved campsites
• Fishing nearby at McCloud River
• Hiking with 12 miles of river trails
• Located in nice treed area
• River swimming in the area, at your own risk
• Double sites for large families

General Description: Lovely campground area, very popular in the summer months, arrive early to obtain a campsite. The Upper McCloud River is a major attraction in the area with trails to lovely falls, middle, upper and lower falls. Campsites will accommodate mid-sized trailers and tents nicely.

Nearby services: Groceries, restaurants, shopping located in McCloud (about 11 miles to the west) and Mt. Shasta City about 25 miles to the west and north). Hospital located in Mt. Shasta City.

Brown Bear River Access/Camping

Brown Bear River Access is also available for camping, Free! Up to 14 days. Fire permits are required, but are also free.


Affiliation: National Forest Service/Cal Trans

Number of campsites: Approximately 6

Open Dates: Year Round, or roads permitting

Location/address: Klamath National Forest along Klamath River

Elevation: approximately 1600 feet.

Fee: None. 14 day limit. Max Spur approximately 30 feet for some spaces.

Klamath National Forest Alerts

Location: Alongside Highway 96 (State of Jefferson Highway) approximately 2 miles east of the small settlement of Horse Creek, CA or approximately 30 miles from Yreka on Hwy 96.

Directions from Yreka: Accessible off of Interstate 5 at Yreka, CA. From Yreka take Main Street going north. Main Street is Historic Highway 99, currently known as Highway 263 or Hwy 3. Travel about 7 miles to intersect Highway 96 (State of Jefferson Highway). Take a hard left and travel approximately 30 miles west. Look for signs for river access (easily visible when heading East). The river access/camping area will be on the river side of the road.

Contacts: Klamath National Forest Headquarters

1312 Fairlane Road

Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-6131

Amenities: Primitive

• Fire rings
• River access
• Fire permit required for campfire, barbeque, or portable camp stove (free and available at Klamath National Forest Headquarters in Yreka or satellite ranger stations)
• No water
• No restroom facilities
• No trash services, pack it out
  

General description: Nicely situated along side Klamath River. Good trout fishing. Dirt/Gravel parking, but several nice flat spaces. Easy entrance. Good shade and good river access.

Nearby Services: Groceries at Quigley's Store (Hwy 96 going East, or Yreka ~ going West, Happy Camp.) Full service hospital in Yreka.

Skeahan Bar River Access/Camping

Skeahan Bar River Access/Camping

Affiliation: National Forest Service ~ Klamath National Forest

Number of Campsites: Unknown, but large area could easily accommodate up to 10 - 15 campsites depending on size of vehicle or tents. Large motor homes could access places to camp in this area.

Fire permits required for this area, available at Klamath National Forest Headquarters in Yreka.

Open Dates: Year round

Length of Stay: 14 Days Maximum

Elevation: Approximately 1600 feet

Fee: None!

Location/Address: Located on Hwy 96 west of Interstate 5. Approximately 3 miles from the Tree of Heaven campsites and 14 miles from Yreka.

Directions from Yreka: Take any of the Yreka exits from Interstate 5 into Yreka towards the west. Take Main Street going north (approximately 1 block from Interstate). Main Street in Yreka is the historic Hwy 99, currently known as Hwy 263. Travel about 7 miles north on old Hwy 99 (263) to the intersection of Hwy 96 after just crossing the bridge over the Klamath River. Turn left (west) onto Hwy 96. (Hwy 96 is the State of Jefferson Highway). Travel approximately 7 miles and look for the Skeahan Bar River Access almost adjacent to the Cayuse Day use area. The river access will be on the river side (south side) of the road.

Contact:

Klamath National Forest Headquarters
1312 Fairlane Road
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-6131

National Forest Information

Amenities: Primitive Camping

• some fire rings made of stones
• river access
• no potable water
• no bathroom facilities
• no trash pick up, pack out all trash
• fire permit required, free at Klamath National Forest Headquarters
• easy access from road with RV or trailer, room to park and maneuver
• one or two tables with benches
• both open and shaded areas, pine and oak

General Description: Nicely situated along the Klamath River, dirt, and gravel areas. Good fishing. Easy entrance. Photos above are of this camp area.

Nearby Services: Full services available in Yreka, including medical, approximately 14 miles. Closest services at Quigley's Store west on Hwy 96 approximately 2 or 3 miles. (rough estimate)