Established Camping
Fir Cove Campground
About
National Forest
Six Rivers National Forest
Overview
Fir Cove Campground is located on beautiful eastern shore of Ruth Lake, a 13,800-acre jewel situated in the thickly forested mountains of northern California. A variety of recreational opportunities abound.
Fir Cove is one of three Forest Service campgrounds in the area, and…
Fee Info
Season Dates: 5/21/2021 - 9/13/2021
- Daily rate $12/night
- Extra Vehicle $5/night
- Fee is due at entrance kiosk
- Cash or Check made payable to USDA (United States Department of Agriculture).
Location
Fir Cove Campground is located in California
Directions
**From Highway 101** When traveling north on Highway 101, do not turn off at the Zenia Road exit at Garberville. This will result in a 2-hour delay driving on winding back roads. Instead, continue north until you reach the Hwy 36 exit near Fortuna. Head east for approximately an hour until you reach the town of Mad River. After you cross the bridge at the Mad River, look for the Mad River Road turn-off on the right. The sign will say Ruth Lake. Continue for 20 minutes to reach Fir Cove campground. **From Highway 5** Head west on Highway 36 at Red Bluff for 2 hours until you see the sign for Ruth Lake at Mad River Road.
Coordinates
40.34416622 N
123.40305575 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
GuideNice peaceful campground
Nice spot, walk to the water but no beach to speak of. Short pretty hike to Bailey Canyon beach access. Very clean vault toilets and drinking water. Nice spot for cooler season. Very hot in med-summer.
ScoutGreat camping
Great access to the Lake. Trees keep wind down There is poison oak throughout the campsite though you can tell they’ve been trying to keep it cut back.
Location
Fir Cove Campground is located in California
Directions
**From Highway 101** When traveling north on Highway 101, do not turn off at the Zenia Road exit at Garberville. This will result in a 2-hour delay driving on winding back roads. Instead, continue north until you reach the Hwy 36 exit near Fortuna. Head east for approximately an hour until you reach the town of Mad River. After you cross the bridge at the Mad River, look for the Mad River Road turn-off on the right. The sign will say Ruth Lake. Continue for 20 minutes to reach Fir Cove campground. **From Highway 5** Head west on Highway 36 at Red Bluff for 2 hours until you see the sign for Ruth Lake at Mad River Road.
Coordinates
40.34416622 N
123.40305575 W