## Overview

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS _NOT_ OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND AT WHISKEYTOWN LAKE.** FOR
THAT SITE NEAR REDDING, CALL 530-359-2269

Open from mid-May through mid-October, this Oak Bottom Campground is on the
Salmon River at Somes Bar, California. It is situated on a shaded and gently
sloping hillside in the expansive Six Rivers and Klamath National Forests, far
from highway noise and city distractions. **NEW:** Each reservable campsite
now has its own bear-resistant food storage locker, as do most of the first-
come first-served campsites. Campsite List calendar starts at the next
available reservation dates.

## Recreation

Located near California's Salmon River, the campground is popular with
whitewater enthusiasts in the spring. Many challenging rapids ranging from
class 3 to 5 are available. Swimming is also popular in the summer and
numerous river access areas are a short drive or walk from the campground. In
the fall, salmon and steelhead trout fishing in the nearby Klamath River is
known to be some of the best in the state.

## Facilities

The campground offers 25 single-family sites. Each site is equipped with a
bear-resistant food storage locker, picnic table, and fire ring with grill.
Some sites have vintage rock stoves as well. Vault toilets and drinking water
are provided. A campground host may be available.

## Natural Features

The campground loops around a forested hillside of mixed Douglas fir and
hardwood forest at a 700-foot elevation. Large deciduous trees provide ample
shading for multiple sites within the campground, and a variety of wildlife
makes its home in the area.

## Nearby Attractions

The small town of Somes Bar is 2.5 miles from the campground. Propane,
groceries, and tackle are available at a general store.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p><strong>PLEASE NOTE THIS IS <em>NOT</em> OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND AT WHISKEYTOWN LAKE.</strong> FOR THAT SITE NEAR REDDING, CALL 530-359-2269</p><p>Open from mid-May through mid-October, this Oak Bottom Campground is on the Salmon River at Somes Bar, California. It is situated on a shaded and gently sloping hillside in the expansive Six Rivers and Klamath National Forests, far from highway noise and city distractions. <strong>NEW: </strong>Each reservable campsite now has its own bear-resistant food storage locker, as do most of the first-come first-served campsites. Campsite List calendar starts at the next available reservation dates.</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
Located near California's Salmon River, the campground is popular with whitewater enthusiasts in the spring. Many challenging rapids ranging from class 3 to 5 are available. 
  
Swimming is also popular in the summer and numerous river access areas are a short drive or walk from the campground. 
  
In the fall, salmon and steelhead trout fishing in the nearby Klamath River is known to be some of the best in the state. 
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground offers 25 single-family sites. Each site is equipped with a bear-resistant food storage locker, picnic table, and fire ring with grill. Some sites have vintage rock stoves as well. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A campground host may be available.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground loops around a forested hillside of mixed Douglas fir and hardwood forest at a 700-foot elevation. Large deciduous trees provide ample shading for multiple sites within the campground, and a variety of wildlife makes its home in the area.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The small town of Somes Bar is 2.5 miles from the campground. Propane, groceries, and tackle are available at a general store.</p>

OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND

Oak Bottom Campground

## Overview

Open mid-May through mid-October. Campsite List calendar is for the next
reservable dates. Pearch Creek Campground lies just north of the small town of
Orleans in the Klamath river valley of the Six Rivers National Forest. Lush
foliage provides welcome shade and relative privacy for each of the
campground's sites.

## Recreation

Salmon and steelhead fishing in the nearby Klamath River is considered some of
the best in northern California. Both Klamath and Salmon Rivers are popular
destinations for whitewater rafting, swimming and kayaking. Both are within a
short drive.

## Facilities

The campground offers 10 single-family campsites. All are suitable for tent
camping, and RVs can access sites 1, 6-10. Each site has a picnic table and
campfire ring with grill. Many have vintage rock stoves as well. A vault
toilet and drinking water are provided.

## Natural Features

The campground is located in a mature Douglas fir and hardwood forest. The
sound of nearby Pearch Creek can be heard from most sites and the campground
remains shady and cool during hot summer days. Moss-covered rocks and tree
trunks add to the cooling atmosphere of Pearch Creek.

## Nearby Attractions

Trailheads to the Marble Mountain Wilderness

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Open mid-May through mid-October. Campsite List calendar is for the next reservable dates. Pearch Creek Campground lies just north of the small town of Orleans in the Klamath river valley of the Six Rivers National Forest. Lush foliage provides welcome shade and relative privacy for each of the campground's sites. </p><h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Salmon and steelhead fishing in the nearby Klamath River is considered some of the best in northern California. Both Klamath and Salmon Rivers are popular destinations for whitewater rafting, swimming and kayaking. Both are within a short drive.</p><h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground offers 10 single-family campsites. All are suitable for tent camping, and RVs can access sites 1, 6-10. Each site has a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Many have vintage rock stoves as well. A vault toilet and drinking water are provided.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
The campground is located in a mature Douglas fir and hardwood forest. The sound of nearby Pearch Creek can be heard from most sites and the campground remains shady and cool during hot summer days. Moss-covered rocks and tree trunks add to the cooling atmosphere of Pearch Creek. 
  

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Trailheads to the Marble Mountain Wilderness

PEARCH CREEK CAMPGROUND

Welcome and Information boards and the fee tube at Pearch Creek Campground

Pearch Creek Campground Welcome

Pearch Creek in February

Pearch Creek Feb2025

Pearch Creek Campground's restroom and day use area.

Pearch Creek Day Use Area and Restroom

Pearch Creek February 11, 2025

Pearch Creek Fee Area sign in the foreground and Info Boards and Fee Tube in the background.

Pearch Creek CG is a Fee Area

Enjoy the coolness of Pearch Creek, just a short walk from your campsite.

Pearch Creek February 2025

Located near the day use area toward the beginning of the campground, with a water faucet right out front.

Pearch Creek Vaulted Restroom

Pearch Creek, accessible by trail, flows next to the campground.

Pearch Creek Feb 2025

Pearch Creek Campground, Six Rivers National Forest, Orleans California

Pearch Creek Campground Sign

Pearch Creek Campground

## Overview

Nordheimer Group Sites are in a Douglas-fir and hardwood forest close to the
Wild and Scenic California Salmon River. Roads and parking areas are gravel.
Group sites A, B, and C have large grassy meadows surrounded by forest. Site D
overlooks the Salmon River with a short hike access for boaters and swimmers.
Sites A, B and C all have accessible double vault restrooms, while Site D has
one accessible vault restroom. Picnic tables and fire rings with grills are
provided at each site. Popular activities include swimming, sunbathing,
whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking, wildlife and scenery viewing, fishing,
and biking.

Nordheimer is in the heart of the Salmon River whitewater area. Rafting
activities begin in the spring and continue until the water levels drop in
early summer. Remnants from historic mining operations can still be seen in
this remote but beautiful camping area. A few fruit trees remain from past
homesteading activities. Nordheimer is a must for those seeking beauty and
seclusion. Boat trailer access to the river’s edge is available through the
main campground for 4x4 vehicles. The main campground also offers spacious
single fee sites on a first-come first-served basis.

See the "Getting Here" section for road information.

## Recreation

The Salmon River is a popular area for swimming and sunbathing, rafting and
kayaking. The region is also popular for hiking and biking. The Orleans
Mountain Trail begins nearby.

## Facilities

The campground offers four group sites, each able to accommodate up to 50
guests. The sites are equipped with vault toilets, picnic tables, and campfire
rings with grills. The main campground offers single fee sites on a first-come
first-served basis. Roads and parking areas are gravel. A courtesy local or
prepaid landline telephone is located at the entrance to the main campground.
There is no cellular service near this remote site.

## Natural Features

The campground is located in a Douglas fir and hardwood forest, which provides
partial shade throughout the day. A few fruit trees remain from past
homesteading activities. A variety of wildlife makes its home around the
Salmon River area. Sites A, B, and C have large grassy meadows, surrounded by
forest. Site D overlooks the Salmon River with easy hiking access for boaters
and swimmers. The Marble Mountain Wilderness is located nearby with beautiful
views of the mountains and numerous trailheads to access them.

## Nearby Attractions

The Marble Mountain Wilderness Area is adjacent to the campground, with ample
hiking and horseback riding opportunities available, as well as high country
fishing in any of the area's 89 lakes.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Nordheimer Group Sites are in a Douglas-fir and hardwood forest close to the Wild and Scenic California Salmon River. Roads and parking areas are gravel. Group sites A, B, and C have large grassy meadows surrounded by forest. Site D overlooks the Salmon River with a short hike access for boaters and swimmers. Sites A, B and C all have accessible double vault restrooms, while Site D has one accessible vault restroom. Picnic tables and fire rings with grills are provided at each site. Popular activities include swimming, sunbathing, whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking, wildlife and scenery viewing, fishing, and biking.</p><p>Nordheimer is in the heart of the Salmon River whitewater area. Rafting activities begin in the spring and continue until the water levels drop in early summer. Remnants from historic mining operations can still be seen in this remote but beautiful camping area. A few fruit trees remain from past homesteading activities. Nordheimer is a must for those seeking beauty and seclusion. Boat trailer access to the river’s edge is available through the main campground for 4x4 vehicles. The main campground also offers spacious single fee sites on a first-come first-served basis.</p><p>See the "Getting Here" section for road information.</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
The Salmon River is a popular area for swimming and sunbathing, rafting and kayaking. The region is also popular for hiking and biking. The Orleans Mountain Trail begins nearby.
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground offers four group sites, each able to accommodate up to 50 guests. The sites are equipped with vault toilets, picnic tables, and campfire rings with grills. The main campground offers single fee sites on a first-come first-served basis. Roads and parking areas are gravel. A courtesy local or prepaid landline telephone is located at the entrance to the main campground. There is no cellular service near this remote site.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The campground is located in a Douglas fir and hardwood forest, which provides partial shade throughout the day. A few fruit trees remain from past homesteading activities. A variety of wildlife makes its home around the Salmon River area. Sites A, B, and C have large grassy meadows, surrounded by forest. Site D overlooks the Salmon River with easy hiking access for boaters and swimmers. The Marble Mountain Wilderness is located nearby with beautiful views of the mountains and numerous trailheads to access them.</p>
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The Marble Mountain Wilderness Area is adjacent to the campground, with ample hiking and horseback riding opportunities available, as well as high country fishing in any of the area's 89 lakes.

NORDHEIMER GROUP SITES

Entrance

Salmon River at Nordheimer during the fall

Salmon River

Restroom

Nordheimer Campground Welcome Sign

River Access Road

Salmon River in the Fall

Road to River Access

Nordheimer Group Site

Information Board

Fall in Nordheimer

Nordheimer Riverbank

Nordheimer Group Sites

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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.</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>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.</p><h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (530) 627-3291.

DILLON CREEK CAMPGROUND

A small waterfall flows into Dillon Creek near the Campground's popular swimming hole. February 2025

Dillon Creek

A small waterfall flows into Dillon Creek near the Campground's popular swimming hole

Dillon Creek February 2025

A small waterfall flows into Dillon Creek near the Campground's swimming hole

Dillon Creek Feb 2025

Western Houndstooth in Springtime at Dillon Creek CG

Flowering Quince in Springtime at Dillon Creek Campground

Flowering Quince in Springtime at Dillon Creek CG

From the Day Use Parking area, looking towards the third restroom. The back loop with sites 18-21 is around the corner.

Dillon Creek Campground's third restroom

As seen from the Highway 96 bridge right outside the campground, this is where Dillon Creek flows into the Klamath River.

Mouth of Dillon Creek

Looking up Dillon Creek from the bridge on Hwy 96. Feb 2025

Dillon Creek from the Bridge

Dillon Creek Campground's swimming hole as it appeared in February 2025

Dillon Creek Swimming Hole in Winter

Overlooking Dillon Creek CG's swimming hole from near the third restroom. Feb 2025

Dillon Swimming Hole Overlook

Welcome to Dillon Creek Campground, administered by the Six Rivers National Forest, Orleans Ranger District.

Welcome to Dillon Creek Campground

Dillon Creek Campground

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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.</p><h2>Recreation</h2>
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.  
<br/> <br/>
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. 
<br/> <br/>
Visitors also enjoy fishing for trout, bluegill, and bass in the lake or explore native plants and wildlife throughout the lush region.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>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.</p><h2>Natural Features</h2>
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. 
<br/> <br/>
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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>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.</p>

Oak Bottom Campground

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Pearch Creek Campground

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Dillon Creek Campground

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