Dillon Creek Campground

PO Box 410
Orleans, CA 95556

Overview

Open mid-May through mid-October. Campsite List calendar starts at the next available reservation dates. Dillon Creek Campground sits along its namesake creek in the lush forests of northern California. Visitors enjoy a variety of water sports on the nearby Klamath River.

Recreation

The Klamath and Salmon Rivers offer excellent fishing, swimming and whitewater rafting opportunities. Fishing for salmon and steelhead during the fall and early winter months is considered the finest in California. Hunting is also a popular pastime, with game including blacktail deer, black bear, grouse and quail.

Facilities

This campground has 21 single-family campsites, all equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets are provided. A host may be on-site, and roads throughout the campground are paved. Call 530-627-3291 for current drinking water availability.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a forest of mixed hardwoods and conifers at an elevation of 800 feet. The Klamath River, a popular site for salmon fishing, runs alongside the site.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 627-3291.

Camp site features

Across 27 camp sites:

Picnic table: 21 of 27 sites
Pets allowed: 21 of 27 sites
Longest RV: 35 ft
Largest party: 8 people

Directions

From State Route 299 in Willow Creek, take State Route 96 north for 60.2 miles. The campground will be on the left side. From Interstate 5 in northern California, take State Route 96 southwest, past Happy Camp, for 85.7 miles. The campground will be on the right side.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 2 PM.

Reviews

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Larry L

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Reviewed a month ago

Very nice campground. Dillon Creek itself is about as beautiful a large creek as on can find on the Klamath. Deep blue pools of crisp water shaded by steep walls covered in lush growth. Away from the hi-way and very quiet. Easy access to the mighty Klamath River. However bring your own water as the H2o system there is busted.

Sheperd H

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Reviewed 3 months ago

The setting of Dillon creek is fantastic but come on get the water system working

Phillip M

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Reviewed 3 months ago

Loved this campground. Very solid facilities, spacious camp sites, and easy access to the river. Very much exceeded my expectations. Not much around here, though, so bring what you need!

Lynne A

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Long-Term Negative: There hasn't been running water at Dillon Creek Campground for over 5 years, possibly longer. AND USFS wants to double the rates to stay there! Other long term negative: We always camp at Dillon Creek the first two weeks of July. For the past 5 years, we are inundated with about 100 kids and several adults, probably from Kidder Creek Camp, who park across the road from the campground, come in without paying a day use fee, and absolutely overwhelm the tiny swimming area, causing paying campers to have to bail out of the noise and crowding. NOT OK.

Erin O

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Very nice campground in a nice location. No water available.

John B

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Reviewed a year ago

Exactly as advertised and depicted – very roomy and clean site, clean restrooms – nice little wayside! Was aware that there was going to be no water before I showed up, so I was not surprised!

Availability

See the Camp Sites section below to find detailed booking availability.

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