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Iron Gate Reservoir (Camp Creek)

Iron Gate Reservoir offers camping near a large body of water surrounded by rolling hills and open spaces. Temperatures can range from lows in the 30s during winter to highs in the 90s in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Klamath National Forest and enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing.

Description

Bureau of Land Management

Campsites Restrooms Swimming Area

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Location

Iron Gate Reservoir (Camp Creek) is located in California

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

41.95614564774076 N
122.42715981938112 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

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  • WiFi
    Available
  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
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  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Alcohol
  • Pets

FREE established camping

Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.


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Reviewed Aug. 26, 2022

Not Dog Safe

Camp site coordinates are incorrect. Search for Camp Creek Campground, there are also Juniper Point/Mirror Cove that have free sites. Coordinates took us into a “neighborhood”, onto a private road, and all over the place while we arrived past 10pm.

Using Google Maps we were able to find out that there were nearby campgrounds and the county website says they were free FCFS.

We stayed at Camp Creek Campground right next to the dock/launch. Camp site has a nice stone table, within minutes we were swarmed by mosquitoes and our dogs had multiple thorns in each of their paws. The table became their safe place. Waking up we discovered the water was full of blue green algae with no notices around. There’s also big piles of horse poop as the horses are allowed to roam the recreation area.

Site is okay if no dogs, port-a-potty was clean. You’re better off staying at Fish Hook/Blue Heron RV Park or closer to I-5 at another RV camp site than camping here where the water should not be accessed.

SiteNext to Dock
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Iron Gate Reservoir (Camp Creek) by Emily P., August 26, 2022
  • Review photo of Iron Gate Reservoir (Camp Creek) by Emily P., August 26, 2022
  • Review photo of Iron Gate Reservoir (Camp Creek) by Emily P., August 26, 2022
Reviewed Jul. 22, 2022

Hidden Gem

We saw the brown sign from I-5 and decided to explore Iron Gate. It was an easy 8 miles to the reservoir and another 5ish to the campground. There are a dozen or so spots right on the water. Water spigots for campers although they hadn’t been turned on. Johnny on the Spot toilets. Absolutely nothing fancy but relatively clean and safe place to spend the night or camp for a few days. Which we’ve done thrice now!

Sitea few different
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Iron Gate Reservoir (Camp Creek) by Lori I., July 22, 2022
  • Review photo of Iron Gate Reservoir (Camp Creek) by Lori I., July 22, 2022
  • Review photo of Iron Gate Reservoir (Camp Creek) by Lori I., July 22, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Iron Gate Reservoir (Camp Creek) have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Iron Gate Reservoir (Camp Creek) does not have wifi.