Fish Lake Campground

PO BOX 410
ORLEANS, CA 95556

Overview

Open mid-June through September. Campsite list calender is for the next reservable dates. Fish Lake Campground lies on the shore of its beautiful namesake, on the Orleans Ranger District of Six Rivers National Forest. Lily pads thrive on the lake, and Douglas fir and cedar trees provide ample shade and a secluded camping experience.

Recreation

Canoeing and swimming are popular activities on the lake. The kayaking, whitewater rafting and fishing at the nearby Klamath, Trinity and Salmon Rivers is considered some of the best in northern California.

Campers can hike a system of trails, including the Blue Lake, Red Lake and Fish Lake trails, all of which have trailheads in the campground.

Visitors also enjoy fishing for trout, bluegill, and bass in the lake or explore native plants and wildlife throughout the lush region.

Facilities

Most sites are suitable for both tent and RV camping. Vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings with grills are provided. Call 530-627-3291 to find out if drinking water is currently available.

Natural Features

Located about 1,780 feet above sea level, the campground is nestled in a mixed hardwood and conifer forest with fir and Port Orford cedar trees that provide low-level shade and friendly midsummer breezes.

Fish Lake is believed to be the second-largest freshwater lake in California's Humboldt County. Some campsites offer sweeping lake views, while others are within a short walk of the water.

Nearby Attractions

Weitchpec, California, at the junction of State Highways 96 and 169, is located about 12 miles south of the campground. Yurok tribal offices, a community center, and a small grocery store and gas station are available.

Camp site features

Across 24 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 24 sites
Picnic table: all 24 sites
Pets allowed: all 24 sites
ADA accessible: 3 of 24 sites
Longest RV: 28 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Equipment: Tent, Trailer

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 5.5 mi

Nearest water fill: 19.1 mi

Directions

From Orleans, California, take State Route 96 south for about 8 miles. Turn north on Bluff Creek Road and continue about 4.7 miles to Fish Lake Road. Turn right and continue almost 3 miles to the campground.

Stay Limit

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

Reviews

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KATIE P

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Reviewed a month ago

It was fantastic. We were the only ones there camping and painting and fishing. the ranger came by and we had a lovely conversation. Elizabeth I believe.

KATIE P

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Reviewed 2 months ago

beautiful campsites, no one was there but us. fantastic.

Haydee E

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Fish lake has become a tradition to my families summer vacation. The site we used this time was better than the last and it was open and accessible. The campground didn't have any potable water again this year but was nothing that a few gallons of water from home couldn't handle. We had a lower success rate for fishing in the lake this year and I think the population just didn't recover after they held a fishing derby a few weeks prior to our visit. The lake is serene and beautiful like always. The road is mostly paved and accessible by smaller vehicles a majority of the time however the shrubbery is overgrown which can be intimidating at times.

Lee D

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Clean campgrounds and the pit toilets buildings were very clean.

Jim S

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Reviewed 4 months ago

Always a wonderful getaway. 15 years of going there now. Not having running water keeps it from 5 stars this year.

shirley b

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