Campground List
CAMPGROUND NAME: Bailey Canyon
VISIT DATE: 05/23/2005
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Mad River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Mad River
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Mad River, CA, take State Rt. 36 east 0.8 miles to Ruth Lake
sign. Turn right after sign and go 10.9 miles to campground on
right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,700 ft.
The campground stretches down a hill to Ruth Reservoir. Some
campsites have a view of the reservoir. Two seasonal creeks run
along the campground's southern boundary. Lots of conifers,
primarily fir some of which are massive and 200 years old,
provide ample shade. Look out for Poison Oak.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through September 12.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 5
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 20
Total Sites: 25
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 25
No. Grilles on Sites: 25
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 38'
Comments:
Some parking aprons are paved, while others gravel, and some may have
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: 4
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: Yes
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: Yes
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: Yes
Rafting (whitewater): No
Kayaking (whitewater): No
Comments:
Ruth Reservoir is 13,800 acres. Boat ramp available at Ruth Lake
Marina, north of campground - no charge.
HIKING
Fir Cove/Bailey Canyon connector trail (foot) - 1 mile
Lake View Trail (foot) - 0.4 miles
Historic Pickett Peak (foot) - 3 miles
FISHING
Small and Largemouth bass, catfish, Rainbow trout, Kokonee,
bluegill, and crappie
CAMPGROUND NAME: Big Flat
VISIT DATE: 11/07/1997
UPDATE DATE: 1/25/2008
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Smith River National Recreation Area
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Crescent City
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Crescent City, CA, take US Rt. 101 north 2.7 miles to US Rt.
199 (Grants Pass). Bear right onto Rt. 199 and go 7.2 miles to
South Fork Rd. Turn right onto South Fork Rd. On South Fork
Rd., stay left passed second bridge to road marker 14.1. Turn
left onto County Rt. 405 and go 0.2 miles to campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 600 ft.
Campground is pack it in, pack it out and is located in Douglas Fir,
Tan Oak, Huckleberry and other mixed shrubs. It is remote and has
a wilderness feel. The sounds of the Hurdygurdy Creek are prominent.
The South Fork of the Smith River is west of campground about 0.25
miles away along County Rt. 427. The campground is one of four in
the Smith River Recreation Area.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through October 30.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $8 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 0
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 24
Total Sites: 24
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 24
No. Grilles on Sites: 24
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 13.5' X 49'
Comments:
The parking aprons are grass and gravel.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 0
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: Boise Creek
VISIT DATE: 06/03/2005
UPDATE DATE: 1/28/2008
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Lower Trinity
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Willow Creek
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Willow Creek, CA, take State Rt. 299 west 1.3 miles to
campground on right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 900 ft.
The campground is a single, small loop just off State Rt. 299.
Traffic noise is heard throughout the campground. Mandrone and
varfious deciduous trees provide ample shade but offer no privacy
between campsites. Although low hanging branches limit high
profile RVs to some sites, this is s nice transient campground.
The understory is dirt and grass.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend 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: 2
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 15
Total Sites: 17
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 17
No. Grilles on Sites: 17
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 2
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 12' X 33'
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): 4
No. Threaded: 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING
Boise Creek Trail (foot) - 0.5 miles
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: East Fork
VISIT DATE: 06/03/2005
UPDATE DATE: 1/28/2008
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Lower Trinity
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Willow Creek
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Willow Creek, CA, take State Rt. 299 west 5.2 miles to
campground on left.
NOTE: There is no campground sign.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,500 ft.
The campground stretches up a draw with campsites well spaced and
located beside East Fork of Willow Creek. A thick understory of
ferns and middlestory of young deciduous trees give each campsite
ample privacy. With low hanging branches and limited turn-
around, this campground is not recommended for RVs. The only RV-
friendly sites are at entrance before the bridge, sites 1 and 2 .
The numerous hardwoods make this an attractive campground,
especially in fall. Several campsites are walk-in, some next to
the creek, which can be heard throughout campground.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through October 15.
NOTE: Call Ranger District Office to confirm season.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $8 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 9
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 2
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: See RV Comments
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel, irregular and informal. Except
for slide-ins, don't take RV past fee board.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 0
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
CAMPGROUND NAME: E-Ne-Nuck
VISIT DATE: 06/07/2005
UPDATE DATE: 1/28/2008
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Orleans
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Orleans
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Orleans, CA, take State Rt. 96 west 8.4 miles to campground
sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 400 ft.
The campground is a small tear drop loop. For RVs, a second pass
around the loop may be difficult without exiting campground and
returning. It is heavily wooded with oak, cedar and Mandrone,
providing ample shade. A couple campsites have fair privacy, but
the remaining have poor privacy between campsites. While most
sites have grilles, all have Klamath stone ovens with flat
grilles on top. The campground also features a smoke house
smoking fish caught in the nearby Klamath River.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open July 1 through November 1.
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
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 10
No. Grilles on Sites: 3
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: Yes
Potable Water at Waste Station: Yes
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 48'
Comments:
The parking aprons are grass and gravel. Low hanging branches
may be a problem for RVs. An RV waste station, with potable and
no fee, is located across State Rt. 96 in Atkin Creek West
campground.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 1
No. Threaded: 1
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Salmon and Steelhead in nearby Salmon River.
CAMPGROUND NAME: Fish Lake
VISIT DATE: 06/07/2005
UPDATE DATE: 1/28/2008
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Orleans
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Orleans
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
From Orleans, CA, take State Rt. 96 west 8 miles to Fish Lake
sign. Turn right onto Bluff Creek Rd. (Forest Rt. 13) and go 5.1
miles to another Fish Lake sign. Turn right at sign onto Forest
Rt. 10N12 and go 2.9 miles to campground.
NOTE: Forest Rt. 13 is a switchback, single lane paved, steep
road with few turnouts.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 1,700 ft.
The campground is a series of lush green overlapping loops beside
Fish Lake. This lake is said to be the second largest body of
fresh water in Humboldt County and is a nice location for
canoeing or kayaking. While only a few campsites have a view of
the lake, all are short stroll away. With abundance of fern,
moss, and moist scent, the campground has a sub-tropical feel to
it. Lilly pads grow profusely on one side of lake. Douglas fir
and cedar provide ample shade and a thick middlestory provides
excellent privacy between campsites.
NOTES:
1. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
2. Because of a fatal root desease, during wet periods, the
Forest Service may temporarily close campground. Call the Ranger
District Office for status.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through October 15.
NOTE: Because of weather and other issues, opening and closing
dates may change; check with Ranger District Office.
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): 23
Total Sites: 24
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 24
No. Grilles on Sites: 24
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 10' X 45'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved, gravel, and dirt. Low-hanging
branches are present at several parking aprons. An RV waste
station with potable water and no fee at is located at Aiken
Creek West (Forest Service) campground.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots (non-site): 2
No. Threaded: 2
Comments:
Spigots are located at entrance to campground.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: Yes
Swimming (provided): No
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:
Fish Lake is 32 acres.
HIKING
Fish Lake Trail (foot) - 0.6 miles
Provides access to a network of trails
FISHING
Rainbow trout, bass and bluegill
CAMPGROUND NAME: Grassy Flat
VISIT DATE: 11/08/1997
UPDATE DATE: 1/25/2008
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Smith River National Recreation Area
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Crescent City
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Crescent City, CA, take US Rt. 101 north 2.7 miles to US Rt.
199 (Grants Pass exit). Bear right onto Rt. 199 and go 18.8
miles to campground sign. Turn right and go 0.1 miles to
campground on left.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 500 ft.
The campground is located between Middle Fork of the Wild and Scenic
Smith River and US Rt. 199. It is comprised of Pacific Madrones, Douglas
Firs, Huckleberry shrubs and a mixture of other shrubs. Dense vegetation
provides good privacy. The trees are not as large as those in neighboring
campgrounds, but vegetation is denser. Expect some traffic noise. The
campground is one of four in the Smith River National Recreation Area (NRA).
There are limited groceries and gas in Hiouchi, CA. The Patrick Creek Lodge
and Inn, built in 1926, is across highway from Patrick Creek campground
(4.3 miles east on US Rt. 199) - it offers a cooks night out. Smith River is
the last undamed and undiverted river in California.
Some possible day trips are: Smith River NRA Visitor Center, Jedediah Smith
Redwoods State Park, Smith River Scenic Byway (US Rt. 199), and Myrtle
Creek Botanical Area.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through September 10.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 5
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 14
Total Sites: 19
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 19
No. Grilles on Sites: 19
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 38'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. There is waste station
in rest area 14.5 miles north of campground on US Rt. 199. No
potable water and no fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: Yes
Flush Toilets: No
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 6
No. Threaded: 4
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:
There is access to the Smith River 0.1 miles from campground.
River is rated Class I - V.
HIKING
There are no trails in the campground, but the following are in the NRA:
Paradise Trail (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 1.1 miles
French Hill (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 2.8 miles
Summit Valley (foot and horse) - 8.1 miles
FISHING
Salmon, Steelhead and Cutthroat Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Mad River
VISIT DATE: 05/23/2005
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Mad River
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Mad River
RESERVATIONS: No
DIRECTIONS:
In Mad River, CA, take State Rt. 36 east 0.8 miles to Ruth Lake
sign. Turn right after sign and go 4.6 miles to campground on
right.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 2,500 ft.
The campground, located on the banks of Mad River, has two loops
- A and B. Loop A, found on a bluff overlooking the river, has
vegetation composed mainly of oak trees and Manzanita giving the
campsites an open and sunny feel. Some nice tent sites are also
located on this loop. Loop B is heavily wooded with tall Douglas
fir providing much shade with a greater number of RV-friendly
campsites. Although Mad River looks like a good tubbing river,
the water is very cold.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through September 12.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $12 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 7
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 33
Total Sites: 40
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 40
No. Grilles on Sites: 40
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 1
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 11' X 30'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. Look for some 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): 10
No. Threaded: 3
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING
Fishing: Yes
Comments:
Rainbow and Steelhead trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Panther Flat
VISIT DATE: 11/08/1997
UPDATE DATE: 1/25/2008
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Smith River National Recreation Area
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Crescent City
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Crescent City, CA, take US Rt. 101 north 2.7 miles to US Rt.
199 (Grants Pass exit). Bear right onto Rt. 199 and go 16.7
miles to campground. Turn left into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 500 ft.
The campground, with two overlapping loops, is located near the Middle Fork
of the Wild and Scenic Smith River in a dense stand of Douglas fir, cedar and
Pacific Madrone trees. Huckleberry shrubs dominate the understory. This
campground is the most modern of the four campgrounds in the Smith River
National Recreation Area (NRA). It is RV-friendly with the largest parking aprons
in the NRA. The Patrick Creek Lodge and Inn, built in 1926, is across the
highway from Patrick Creek campground (5.5 miles east on US Rt. 199) and
offers a cook's night out. Smith River is the last undamed and undiverted river
in California. The campground is one of four in the Smith River National
Recreation Area. There are limited groceries and gas in Hiouchi, CA.
Some possible day trips are: Smith River NRA Visitor Center, Jedediah Smith
Redwoods State Park, Smith River Scenic Byway (US Rt. 199), and Myrtle
Creek Botanical Area.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: No
Open All Year: Yes
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): 38
Total Sites: 38
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: Yes
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 38
No. Grilles on Sites: 38
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 15' X 42'
Comments:
The parking aprons are paved with gravel extensions. There is a waste station
in rest area 16.6 miles north of campground on US Rt. 199. No potable
water, no fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 14
No. Threaded: 0
Comments:
Pay showers; showers are wheelchair friendly.
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): Yes
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
Campground is entry point for the Smith River - in day-use area.
River is rated Class I-V.
HIKING - No
FISHING
Salmon, Steelhead and Cutthroat Trout
CAMPGROUND NAME: Patrick Creek
VISIT DATE: 11/08/1997
UPDATE DATE: 1/25/2008
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Smith River National Recreation Area
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Crescent City
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Crescent City, CA, take US Rt. 101 north 2.7 miles to US Rt.
199 (Grants Pass exit). Bear right onto Rt. 199 and go 21.9
miles to Patrick Creek Lodge. Turn right onto street across from
the lodge and proceed into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 800 ft.
The campground is located slightly above and adjacent to the Middle Fork
of the Wild and Scenic Smith River. The trees are a mixture of Pacific
Madrones, Tanoaks and Douglas Firs. It was built by the Civilian
Conservation Corps (CCC) between 1933 and 1935. Many of the structures
built by the CCC remain. Some of the sites overlook the river. The Patrick
Creek Lodge and Inn, built in 1926, is across the highway from entrance to
campground and offers a cook's night out. Smith River is the last undamed
and undiverted river in California. The campground is one of four in the Smith
River National Recreation Area. There are limited groceries and gas in
Hiouchi, CA.
Some possible day trips are: Smith River NRA Visitor Center, Jedediah Smith
Redwoods State Park, Smith River Scenic Byway (US Rt. 199), and Myrtle
Creek Botanical Area.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open May 20 through September 15.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $14 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
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 12
No. Grilles on Sites: 12
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: Yes
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 40'
Comments:
The Parking aprons are paved with gravel extensions and all are about
same size. There is waste station in rest area 14.5 miles north of
campground on US Rt. 199. No potable water and no fee.
FACILITIES
Vaults: No
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: No
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: Yes
Public Phone: No
Playground: No
No. Water Spigots: 6
No. Threaded: 1
WATER SPORTS
Lake: No
Swimming (provided): No
Sailing: No
Boat Ramp: No
Boat Carry Down Access: Yes
Power Boating: No
Boating (no power): Yes
Water Skiing: No
Rafting (whitewater): Yes
Kayaking (whitewater): Yes
Comments:
Campground is entry point for the Smith River. It is rated Class
I - V.
HIKING
"Campground to Lodge Trail" (foot, paved, wheelchair friendly, lighted) - 0.1 miles
Patrick Creek Interpretive Trail (foot) - 0.2 miles
The following are a few of the trails in the NRA:
Paradise Trail (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 1.1 miles
French Hill (foot, horse & mountain bike) - 2.8 miles
Summit Valley (foot and horse) - 8.1 miles
FISHING
Salmon, Cutthroat Trout and Steelhead
CAMPGROUND NAME: Pearch Creek
VISIT DATE: 06/08/2005
UPDATE DATE: 1/28/2008
STATE: California
REGION: Pacific Southwest
RANGER DISTRICT: Orleans
NEAREST CITY/TOWN: Orleans
RESERVATIONS: 1-877-444-6777 or make on-line reservation
DIRECTIONS:
From Orleans, CA, take State Rt. 96 east 0.9 miles to campground
sign. Turn right at sign into campground.
GENERAL COMMENTS:
The elevation is 500 ft.
The campground is one loop and a tent-only spur just off State
Rt. 96 making is a good location for transient camping. Madrone
and Douglas fir provide ample shade, but with only a grass
understory, privacy is minimal. The sound of Perch Creek can be
heard throughout campground. Most of the campsites have the
Klamath stone oven. Moss covered rocks and tree trunks add to
the cooling effects of Pearch Creek.
This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
SEASONS
Open Seasonal: Yes
Open All Year: No
Seasonal Comment:
Open Memorial Day weekend through November 1.
RATE AND MAXIMUM STAY PERMITTED
Rate: $10 per day
Maximum Stay Permitted (days): 14
CAMPGROUND SITE CONFIGURATION
No. RV Sites: 0
No. Tent Sites: 4
No. Combined Sites (Tent or RV): 7
Total Sites: 11
Tent Pads: No
Group Tent Sites: Yes
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites: 11
No. Grilles on Sites: 11
RV INFORMATION
Hookups: None
Group RV Sites: No
No. RV Pull Throughs: 0
Waste Station: No
Average Parking Apron Size: 14' X 43'
Comments:
The parking aprons are gravel. Campsites 2 through 5 are on a
dead-end with no turn-around.
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: 6
WATER SPORTS - None
HIKING - No
FISHING - No
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