Camp ObserverEllery Creek
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Gilman Road Exit off I-5
Lakehead, CA 96051
Lakehead, CA 96051
Camp site features
Across 19 camp sites:
- Pets allowed: all 19 sites
- Longest rig: 40 ft
- Largest party: 8 people
Fees
If the reservation was made through recreation.gov please call 1-877-444-6777 to make a refund request. Refunds must be requested no later than 14 days before your scheduled arrival date for a full refund (excluding recreation.gov fee’s).
Reservation Fee: For some facilities, an additional reservation fee is charged. This additional non-refundable fee is $10.00 for the call center and online reservations.
Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for cash payments will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. For cash or check refunds please call us at 530-275-8113. Please Note! Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy.
Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure the Recreation.gov will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates and sites (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be canceled and all fees paid will be refunded.
Refunds for Naturally Occurring Events: Refunds will not be issued for naturally occurring events like rain, snow, wind, smoke, extreme temperature, low lake level, etc.
If you are requesting a refund for a walk-up site, please contact the host on-site or call us 530-275-8113. All refunds must be approved and issued through our office or processed though Recreation.gov.
Directions
From Redding, California: Take I-5 to Gilman Road. From the north take the Salt Creek exit to Gilman Road. Go east for 16 miles to the campground entrance (located on the right hand side of the road between Moore Creek and Pine Point Campgrounds).
*The Map Driving Route link gives directions to mail office, not the campground.
Stay Limit
Check in from 3 PM, check out by 2 PM.
Reviews
Teri S
Loop:Area Ellery Creek
Site:
Reviewed 21 days ago
The facility was very poorly maintained. With 20 sites, there were only two garbage cans (not bins) and it was not dumped daily. There were bags of garbage piled up and the site is very remote, so it was broken into by the wildlife at night.
Lorelei K
Loop:Area Ellery Creek
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
Water is low and it is let out daily. The walk to the water is rocky ( many small rocks) . I wish they wouldn’t let so much water out of the dam.
Jen H
Loop:Area Ellery Creek
Site:
Reviewed 2 months ago
Amazing views! Quiet campground. Clean facilities. There was a couple rattlesnake sightings, but thats the name of the game camping in summer months. Be aware. We put all food and ice chests in the bear box just in case, but did not have an issue. Can I just say one more time the views! Lake access basically out of your tent door!!! Will be going again!
Riley M
Loop:Area Ellery Creek
Site:
Reviewed 3 months ago
Great campsite water is great in May. Forestry signs not properly labeled with closures or open campgrounds. Said Ellery was closed but we had reservation showed up to a great site #12
Evelyn S
Loop:Area Ellery Creek
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Reviewed a year ago
LOVE!
Ted N
Loop:Area Ellery Creek
Site:
Reviewed a year ago
The only problem was that the bear locker could not be locked, as the key was broken.
