Established Camping
Norcross Campground
Norcross Campground is located near Happy Camp in the Klamath National Forest. The area features forested terrain with a mix of trees and open spaces. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer, and visitors can explore the nearby Klamath River for fishing and rafting activities.
Description
Completely destroyed in the Panther Fire in 2008, Norcross Campground and Horse Camp has been rebuilt and reopened late in the season in 2009. The refurbished campground has 4 large horse corrals, plenty of horse trailer parking, new campsites and restrooms. Water is available for horses but not for human consumption. There are two main trails out of Norcross heading into the Marble Mountain Wilderness; the Elk Creek Trail and the Kelsey National Recreation Trail along Bear Creek to Bear Valley and Bear Lake. The Elk Creek Trail can be ridden or hiked as 4 different loops with a variety of destinations and mountain lakes.
Location
Norcross Campground is located in California
Directions
From Happy Camp south on Forest Road 16N05 (locally known as Elk Creek Rd) approx 14 miles to the campground. Portions of the road are improved gravel. Brown Forest Service signs direct the way.
Coordinates
41.64700023 N
123.31100018 W
Detours Nearby
Dillon Creek Campground
1 hr 8 min away
Matthews Creek Campground
2 hrs 28 min away
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 45 min from Medford
- 2 hrs 53 min from Grants Pass
- 4 hrs 21 min from Redding
Access
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
