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Camping near Klamath National Forest

496 Reviews

The Klamath National Forest area features diverse camping options ranging from primitive sites to fully-equipped RV parks. Kangaroo Lake Campground provides tent and RV sites in a scenic mountain setting, while Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort offers cabin camping and glamping opportunities. Several small, rustic Forest Service campgrounds like Trail Creek and Scott Mountain accommodate tent and small trailer camping with minimal amenities. Mount Shasta City KOA Holiday provides year-round access to cabin accommodations with full hookups for those seeking more developed facilities.

Road conditions vary significantly throughout the region, with several campgrounds requiring travel on rough forest roads. Access to Kangaroo Lake involves "a 7-mile-long winding access road that is narrow with a sharp drop-off on one side," according to one visitor. Most Forest Service campgrounds in the area operate seasonally, typically from May through October, with higher elevation sites like Scott Mountain and Kangaroo Lake closing during winter months due to snow. Cell phone coverage is limited or nonexistent at many remote campgrounds, particularly in the Trinity Alps area. Visitors should note that drinking water is unavailable at several primitive sites including Horse Flat and Scott Mountain campgrounds, requiring campers to bring their own water supplies.

Waterfront camping receives consistently high ratings from visitors to the Klamath National Forest region. Trail Creek Campground features a creek running through the back of the property, described by one camper as "beautiful, serene, and peaceful." Several reviews mention the pristine nature of mountain lakes like Toad Lake, which requires a challenging drive and short hike to access. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with one visitor to Kangaroo Lake reporting sharing the lake with bald eagles. Fire restrictions vary seasonally, and many areas have bear activity requiring proper food storage. Campers note that toilet facilities at most Forest Service sites are vault toilets that are generally well-maintained, while showers are only available at more developed campgrounds like Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort and Mount Shasta KOA.

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Best Camping Sites Near Klamath National Forest (240)

    1. Kangaroo Lake Campground

    4 Reviews
    Callahan, CA
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 468-5351

    "Most of the campsites have nice views of the mountains that surround the lake.  Some walk-in campsites are located close to the lake. "

    "There is a paved path way from the campground/parking lot to the lake. The path leads to a fishing ramp that has a short wall that is right next to the lake. There is also a small "beach.""

    2. Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort

    34 Reviews
    Mount Shasta, CA
    25 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 926-2618

    "The beach is sectioned off for social distancing. The camp sites are in the tall pine trees just steps away from the lake. I come back every year! Swimming in the lake is great!"

    "I have been to many lakes in northern California but nothing as perfect as this place. I accidentally booked a spot here at Siskiyou but meant to go to lake Shasta and boy was luck on my side!!!"

    3. Trailer Lane Campground

    20 Reviews
    Weed, CA
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 214-0010

    $30 - $60 / night

    "The tent only section is nicely tucked away from the RV sites. Nice for a campervan, but no hookups. Great views of Shasta and the cheapest option in Weed, it seems."

    "First of all, a quaint little park tucked into a wooded valley in Weed, CA.(just north of Mt. Shasta)."

    4. Etna City Park

    2 Reviews
    Etna, CA
    10 miles
    Website

    "Shower tokens can be purchased at Ray's Market, located a few blocks away. Restrooms are open to the public. There is a charging station and hiker's box that was full of good stuff."

    5. Etna RV Park

    1 Review
    Etna, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 467-5678

    $50 / night

    6. Scott Mountain Campground

    1 Review
    Callahan, CA
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 623-2121

    "it was hot and smokey from the carr fire when we visited but it was pretty nice. we wanted to spread a little trail magic on the pct while we were there and hopefully helped out a few people."

    7. Trail Creek Campground

    1 Review
    Sawyers Bar, CA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 493-2243

    "Trail Creek runs through the back of the campground and is beautiful!"

    8. Mulebridge Campground

    1 Review
    Sawyers Bar, CA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 493-2243

    "Idlewild is next to road, so went up 2 miles of gravel road to Mule Bridge. No clear ‘camping’ area, but 3 fire rings. About 9 cabins, on uphill side that are family-owned."

    9. Mount Shasta City KOA Holiday

    17 Reviews
    Mount Shasta, CA
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 926-4029

    $66 - $149 / night

    "For once a KOA not next to a freeway. Off the beaten path for a change. Nice grounds. I'm in a basic cabin. It's basic. No ac just a ceiling fan. Nice small queen bed with linens."

    "Nothing fancy schmancy, but roomy and woodsy, and convenient for our drive down California. :) highly recommend!"

    10. Horse Flat Campground

    2 Reviews
    Callahan, CA
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 623-2121
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  • Cathy H.
    Nov. 5, 2025

    Old Lewiston Bridge RV Resort

    Out of the way

    I tent camped here. My spot was very close to the bathroom and shower area. (You don't have to pay extra coins for the shower.) The tent camping spots are nice. The have a picnic table and a metal firepit and they provide wood. The front office has a little store. The wifi isn't good here. But, they do have a "club house" where you can get on the wifi, charge your phone, and watch a movie on the TV or play a board game. So when you check in they give you the password for the wifi and bathroom.

  • Connie H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 14, 2025

    Waiiaka RV Park

    Good Enough For An Overnight

    FYI- this location does NOT offer any kind of discount, they are not a part of Good Sam nor do they give any discount for being a Dyrt Pro member, regardless of what the app says! We stayed here overnight while passing through town. We were lucky enough to get the last open spot, and it was small, thank goodness we only had our little pop-up camper! The park is decent, but nothing spectacular. The sites are small and very close together. It appears to be a lot of long term/full timers here. The park is close to the highway, so you hear a lot of road noise. The office is open 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, and they do sell little items you may need. There is a 24/7 laundromat with 2 small washers and dryers, both cost $2.00 a load (30 min wash & 60 min dry) Propane is available, we paid $3.69 a gallon. The bathrooms are fairly well kept, but they say they’re only open from 7:00 AM-10:00 PM, and they do charge for showers at 25 cents for 3 minutes. I had a terrible time with the women’s showers, it was about 7:30 PM, and not even 2 minutes into my shower and completely shampooed up, the water turned freezing cold and only a trickle of water coming out, I thought the time was up, so I added another quarter… I was wrong, that did nothing, so I toweled up and moved all of my stuff to the next shower stall and tried that shower… but, it was the same thing, only freezing water and a trickle. I called my husband and he walked me into the men’s bathroom and stayed with me so I could get rinsed off🤦‍♀️ oh, well, not the worst thing to ever happen… I will say, the woman working in the office the next morning was wonderful! We were able to stay a bit later than the 11:00 checkout… which was great since we had to run into town for some errands, and she even printed out some needed paperwork for us!

  • Connie H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 13, 2025

    Trail Creek Campground

    Quiet Campground In the Klamath National Forest

    This is our second time camping in this campground. It’s out of the way and pretty remote, but quiet and peaceful. There are no hookups, but there is drinking water provided as well as vault toilets (which were pretty darn clean), and a bear proof trash can. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Generator use is allowed from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Last year in July when we visited there were maybe 3 other people here. This time in October (late in the season), we were the only ones here. The fee is $10.00 a night, or $5.00 with the pass/senior discount. There is ZERO cell service with T-Mobile, AT&T or Verizon. We did have Starlink with us and we were able to get signal, but it was spotty due to all the tree coverage. Trail Creek runs through the back of the campground and is beautiful!

  • Bobbi lee H.
    Oct. 8, 2025

    Lakehead Campground & RV Park

    Owner occupied rustic campground lots of good campsites and also some RV sites to plug in there is little cabins cabin tents type of uret and are great people here there's bathrooms in showers places to have picnics and then the back of the campground I'm sure you can bring a horse show and unload your horses and put up your own you know little enclosure pack with panels off of your horse trailer they don't mind dogs they're good people here it's right off I-5 down the road a bit there's more campgrounds in this area and it's just beautiful here I live at this campground there's only a few of us that are allowed to but it's open year round there's a pool a pool hall laundry services here also the owner is wonderful his name is Cecil

    Oh it's fun here I'm a quarter mile from Shasta lake we have a lot of people that come in for festivals up here lots of huge groups of people lots of families lots of boats lots of water sports everything you can imagine there's a few good restaurants up here but most of us love to barbecue and have a good time but the restaurants are awesome too they're all family owned and they're great the Klondike is my favorite

  • Alice P.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 16, 2025

    red fir campground

    Beautiful spot near Shasta

    Arrived here in my van late at night around 1:30am and easily found a spot a few hundred feet off the road. There were plenty of other cars around and someone pulled in right next to us at some point in the morning, but everyone was quiet and respectful. You can hear traffic from the road. Cell phone service is good.

    I happily woke up the morning to perfect weather and beautiful woods & scenery. I’d definitely stay here again.

  • WThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 15, 2025

    Rail Line Dispersed Site

    Quiet and convenient

    Easy to locate. Dirt is very soft making it difficult to drive off the beaten path without an all wheel drive. All season tires were a plus with our rear wheel drive sprinter van. It’s at the Western foot of Shasta. Great views.

  • marcus K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 14, 2025

    Trailer Lane Campground

    Ok Site

    Nice little campground just off the highway. We made reservations late in the day and arrived after dark. Email said to check “porch” for info but when we arrived it was not clear where to check in or find info. Not a big deal but we could not get bathroom codes til next day when another camper shared them.

    Keep in mind that its close to the highway and yes, road noise is quite loud. We turned on our fan and that blocked most of it. Fine stop for the night.

  • marcus K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 14, 2025

    Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort

    Nice but crazy smokey from campfires

    Checked in on a saturday night and got an RV campsite. The map showed the aote as being close to the water but uou ate actually quite a ways and cant even really see it.

    Site included a table and fire ring. Relatively spacious. Bathrooms not far and clean.

    On a down side, campground was super smokey. Felt like we were in the middle of a fire. Ugh. Would have tried to move if we were not so tired.

Guide to Klamath National Forest

Camping near Klamath National Forest, California, offers a mix of stunning scenery and outdoor adventures. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: There are numerous trails in the area. Many campers enjoy the hikes around Castle Crags State Park Campground, where one reviewer mentioned, "Many hiking trail options. And a 'vista point' that shows Mt. Shasta, Castle Crags and the Eddies (outstanding view, ADA accessible)."
  • Fishing: The lakes and rivers around the campgrounds are great for fishing. One camper at Trinity Lake KOA Holiday noted, "The water was low so fishing was difficult to find," but still enjoyed the overall experience.
  • Swimming: Many campgrounds have access to water for swimming. A visitor at Railroad Park Resort shared, "Some great swimming holes on the river."

What campers like:

  • Clean facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. A review for Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort highlighted, "Tons of rules here, but can tell the campground is well maintained."
  • Friendly staff: Many campgrounds have staff that go above and beyond. One camper at Mount Shasta City KOA said, "Well managed KOA," emphasizing the helpfulness of the team.
  • Scenic views: Campers love the beautiful surroundings. A visitor at Castle Lake Campground remarked, "The lake has grown in popularity over the years," appreciating the stunning landscape.

What you should know:

  • Noise levels: Some campgrounds are close to highways, which can be noisy. A camper at Castle Crags State Park Campground mentioned, "Could see the trucks/cars from site #12. Freeway noise noted."
  • Limited amenities: Not all campgrounds have full amenities. A review for Tree Of Heaven Campground stated, "Not RV friendly but great for tents."
  • Reservation policies: Some campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak seasons. A visitor at Trinity Lake KOA Holiday advised, "Best advice: book this at least 2 months in advance."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-friendly activities: Look for campgrounds with activities for children. One camper at Mount Shasta City KOA noted, "Activities for the kiddos, a dog park and pub."
  • Safety first: Ensure your campsite is safe for kids. A parent at Railroad Park Resort mentioned, "We had to move during our first stay because we were too close to the brook with our small kiddos."
  • Plan for downtime: Bring games or crafts to keep kids entertained. A family at Trailer Lane Campground enjoyed the outdoor games available.

Tips from RVers:

  • Check site sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A review for McCloud RV Resort mentioned, "The spaces in the 120’s were very small your neighbors slide is in your space!"
  • Water pressure: Be aware of water pressure at your site. A camper at McCloud RV Resort warned, "The water is great! Pure and cold. However, it is high pressure. It exploded our water hose!"
  • Dump station access: Know where the nearest dump station is located. A visitor at Friendly RV Park mentioned, "Full hookups and shade. Great place to stop over when on a trip."

Camping near Klamath National Forest, California, is a fantastic way to enjoy nature and create lasting memories. With a variety of campgrounds to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect spot for your next adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Klamath National Forest?

According to TheDyrt.com, Klamath National Forest offers a wide range of camping options, with 240 campgrounds and RV parks near Klamath National Forest and 21 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Klamath National Forest?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Klamath National Forest is Kangaroo Lake Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 4 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Klamath National Forest?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 21 free dispersed camping spots near Klamath National Forest.

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