Best Campgrounds near Montague, CA

Montague, California provides a range of camping areas within Siskiyou County, with options spanning from established RV parks to riverside tent sites. Tree of Heaven Campground along the Klamath River offers tent and RV camping with river access, while Waiiaka RV Park in nearby Yreka provides full hookup sites with amenities like showers and drinking water. Several campgrounds in the region feature cabin accommodations, including Yreka RV Park and Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort about 30 miles south near Mount Shasta. The area's proximity to Shasta-Trinity National Forest creates additional opportunities for both developed camping and more remote experiences.

Camping season varies significantly with elevation changes throughout the region. Lower elevation sites near Montague and Yreka remain accessible year-round, while mountain campgrounds typically operate from April through October. Many campgrounds require reservations, particularly during summer months when temperatures are moderate compared to the Central Valley. The area experiences significant seasonal shifts, with hot, dry summers and cold winters that bring snow to higher elevations. Facilities range from primitive sites with vault toilets to developed campgrounds with full hookups and shower buildings. "We were looking for something about halfway between SF and Portland. This was a convenient spot since it's close enough to the Oregon border, located close to Yreka and just far enough off the 1-5 to make you feel like you're off the beaten path," wrote one camper about Tree of Heaven Campground.

Mount Shasta dominates the landscape and influences camping experiences throughout the region. Campers commonly mention views of the mountain as a highlight, particularly from areas near Weed and Mount Shasta City. The Klamath River provides water recreation opportunities with several campgrounds offering river access. Train noise impacts some campgrounds, particularly those closer to railroad lines, as noted in reviews of sites near Mount Shasta. RV travelers appreciate the convenience of campgrounds along the I-5 corridor, making the Montague area popular for overnight stops during longer journeys. A review mentioned that Tree of Heaven Campground "is right on the Klamath! It's a pretty typical campground. Good tree cover but not a lot of privacy between spots." Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort stands out for water recreation, with one camper noting it has "all the water toys you could ask for" including rentals and a sectioned beach area.

Best Camping Sites Near Montague, California (197)

    1. Tree Of Heaven Campground

    12 Reviews
    Yreka, CA
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 493-2243

    $15 - $20 / night

    "This was a convenient spot since it's close enough to the Oregon border, located close to Yreka and just far enough off the 1-5 to make you feel like you're off the beaten path."

    "Best stop off hwy 5, Northern California  during the hot summer months . the river is refreshing ."

    2. Waiiaka RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Yreka, CA
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 842-4500

    $44 - $50 / night

    "My boyfriend & I stayed here when leaving from California, when we were having truck problems. We did like it, staff were super friendly. We didn’t make a reservation. Used good Sam discount."

    "When the camper next to us packed up in the morning, we were outside by our door. The smell of sewage was pretty strong, we just went in our camper and waited for him to finish up."

    3. Trailer Lane Campground

    20 Reviews
    Weed, CA
    21 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. Yreka RV park

    2 Reviews
    Yreka, CA
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 841-0100

    $43 - $850 / night

    "We stopped here when we were so tired we couldn’t drive any further. Staff was wonderful and we had a shady spot. We didn’t use the amenities other than the site. Would stop again."

    5. Blue Heron RV Park

    5 Reviews
    Montague, CA
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 475-3270

    "The campground is located about 6 miles east of I-5. The good news is that campground is located in a rural area with a wonderful setting along the Klamath River."

    "Very nice campground, lot's of oportunitys on the near river"

    6. Topaz Lake RV Park

    1 Review
    Topaz, CA
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 495-2357

    "You didn't have time to experience the lake or any other recreation, but it is a wonderful Park with great staff and other campers. I do hope to return someday."

    7. Mount Ashland Campground

    16 Reviews
    Ashland, OR
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 899-1812

    "Lovely place, lovely drive in. Spots are scattered and hard to find at night. Had dear running around while I was setting up the tent. Pit toilets, hiking close by, accessible in any vehicle."

    "Gorgeous campsite and well situated for doing PCT trail magic if you're so inclined."

    8. Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort

    34 Reviews
    Mount Shasta, CA
    33 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!!!"

    9. Friendly RV Park

    9 Reviews
    Weed, CA
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (530) 938-2805

    "We had requested a pull-through and at first I was a little disappointed to find that our spot was right next to the entry road. "

    "Great location and spacious. Gorgeous Views Of Mount Shasta. Within Walking Distance To Restaurants And Convenience Store. Clean And Remodeled Restrooms/Showers. New Pet Areas"

    10. Iron Gate Reservoir (Camp Creek)

    3 Reviews
    Montague, CA
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (541) 883-6916
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Recent Reviews near Montague, CA

528 Reviews of 197 Montague Campgrounds


  • 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!

  • William J.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 11, 2025

    Point RV Park at Emigrant Lake

    Quiet camping in Ashland.

    Paved level pads and quiet. Clean bathrooms and showers. In mid-October, the lake is a little more than a big puddle but still fishable if you desire. Short hop to Ashland and many wineries in the area.

  • S
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Mr. Bigfoot RV Park

    Super clean, brand new and FUN!!!!!

    Recently took the family to Medford for a baseball tournament and stayed at Mr. Bigfoot RV Park. We had the best time! The park was clean and the amenities were amazing! The pool was the biggest hit with our team! We will definitely be back! 

    FYI- Laundry room was still under construction but they said it would be completed soon! 

    We even came home with the W! Thanks for the good luck Bigfoot!

  • Patrick M.
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Mr. Bigfoot RV Park

    Cleanest and Best Run ever seen.

    A beautiful RV campground in south Medford, right next to Lithia Fields. Baseball just a short walk from our RV. Beautifully kept grounds, sparkling pool and attentive staff. The GM actually brought some pears from his orchard to us.

    Highly recommend this RV Park. Will absolutely be back!

  • Rain D.
    Sep. 20, 2025

    Sunset Campground

    Sunset

    It's the best camping spot ever!! It doesn't have hook up the resort does. I like sunset for that reason. Its in the trees has the best clean fresh water lake. Paddle boarding around was amazing. The views and sunsets are amazing.

  • 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.


Guide to Montague

Camping spots near Montague, California range from riverfront sites to mountain campgrounds at elevations from 2,500 to 7,000 feet. The Klamath River basin offers multiple access points for fishing and water recreation, with campgrounds often experiencing temperature swings of 30+ degrees between day and night. Several campgrounds in the region operate seasonally due to winter snow conditions, especially those at higher elevations.

What to do

Float the Klamath River: The river provides excellent recreation opportunities at Tree Of Heaven Campground. "We saw a number of groups drove upstream a couple miles and floated back down to the campground. You can also float downstream a couple of miles to a haul out point and get a ride back," explains one camper. The campground has river access points and sometimes offers inner tube rentals.

Hiking trails: Access nearby wilderness areas from campgrounds around Montague. "There is a trail that starts at campsite 19 that goes downstream for about a half mile," reports a visitor to Tree Of Heaven Campground. Some trails connect to longer routes including portions of the Pacific Crest Trail.

Lake activities: Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort offers water recreation including swimming, boating and kayaking. "We rented kayaks one day and the next we rented a pontoon boat and our friends joined us. We found a rope swing hanging on a tree and tied up and did some rope swing fun into the lake," shares one camper.

Stargazing: The distance from major cities creates excellent night sky viewing conditions. "There is no light pollution nearby so I bet the star gazing would be fantastic," notes a Tree Of Heaven visitor.

What campers like

Riverside camping: Blue Heron RV Park offers prime riverfront locations. "The riverfront sites cost a little more but are worth it. Camp hosts are super friendly and helpful," reports a recent visitor. Many campsites throughout the region have river views or direct water access.

Cooler temperatures: Higher elevation campgrounds provide relief from summer heat. "Best stop off hwy 5, Northern California during the hot summer months. The river is refreshing," mentions a camper at Tree Of Heaven Campground, which sits along the Klamath River.

Shaded sites: Many campgrounds feature tree cover for summer comfort. "The campground is located in a rural area with a wonderful setting along the Klamath River," notes a Blue Heron RV Park visitor. Another camper adds, "Our site was also pretty shady, which was nice in summer."

Wildlife viewing: The area supports diverse wildlife including deer and wild horses. "The wild horses were a treat to see. They frequently roam around the campground," shares a visitor at Blue Heron RV Park.

What you should know

Seasonal variations: Many campgrounds have limited operation seasons. Mount Ashland Campground at higher elevation has specific considerations: "Signs stated that a permit is needed to park in the parking lot from Nov 1-April 30. The ranger we ran into on our hike to check out the campground said that it gets packed in the summer."

Water safety concerns: Monitor conditions before swimming. "Waking up we discovered the water was full of blue green algae with no notices around," reports a camper at Iron Gate Reservoir, highlighting the importance of checking current water conditions.

Primitive facilities: Many sites have basic amenities. "The camp ground itself is fairly primitive but very reasonable for being FREE. There pit toilets with toilet paper and picnic benches + fire pits at each spot. Bring your own water!!" advises a Mount Ashland Campground visitor.

Wildlife precautions: Take appropriate safety measures. "There is some poison oak in the area, and we spotted a rattlesnake, so keep your eye out with pets or kids," warns a Tree Of Heaven visitor.

Tips for camping with families

Choose sites with kid-friendly amenities: Trailer Lane Campground offers activities for children. "There is a fun little kid zone with several activities appropriate for the whole family. And if you are craving a campfire, they have a nice pit in this kid area where you can safely enjoy the coals," explains a recent visitor.

Visit animal areas: Some campgrounds feature farm animals kids enjoy. "The fun part is the critters they have on site- chickens, turkeys, goats and quail," shares a Trailer Lane Campground visitor.

Consider beach access for swimming: Lake Siskiyou Camp Resort provides designated swimming areas. "It has a nice beach, boat ramp, party boat rentals, general store, restaurant, bar, arcade, laundry," reports a camper who visits regularly.

Plan for weather changes: Temperature swings can affect comfort, especially for children. "It was quite warm when we were here so did not make use of the hiking trails or other amenities," notes a camper at Trailer Lane Campground.

Tips from RVers

Hookup availability: Waiiaka RV Park offers full facilities. "The facilities are very clean, showers have nice hot water for a minimal fee. The dog park is small, but well maintained with poop bags on site for your use," shares a visitor.

Site spacing considerations: Many RV parks have compact layouts. "Only down side is the sites are tightly packed together. My door was only a couple off feet off of my neighbors hook ups," notes a Waiiaka RV Park camper.

Advance planning for larger rigs: Check site dimensions before arrival. "The spots are not very level except for maybe smaller tents. The road coming up the hill was paved, but just beyond the gate the road turns to dirt," advises a Mount Ashland Campground visitor.

Interstate convenience: Several campgrounds provide easy highway access. "We stayed here when we were so tired we couldn't drive any further. Staff was wonderful and we had a shady spot," mentions a camper at Yreka RV Park, noting its convenient location.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Montague, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, Montague, CA offers a wide range of camping options, with 197 campgrounds and RV parks near Montague, CA and 21 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Montague, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Montague, CA is Tree Of Heaven Campground with a 4-star rating from 12 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Montague, CA?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 21 free dispersed camping spots near Montague, CA.