Happy Camp Trailhead

Within Umpqua National Forest, Happy Camp Trailhead provides access to backcountry trails under US Forest Service management. The site sits approximately 12 miles from Clearwater and serves primarily as a staging area for hikers and backpackers entering the forest's trail system.

Basic facilities support overnight stays for those beginning or ending multi-day treks. The Rogue River National Forest Hamaker Campground operates 4.5 miles east for campers seeking additional amenities. Happy Camp Trailhead works best for self-sufficient campers planning trail-based activities in the national forest.

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Location

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Happy Camp Trailhead is located in Oregon

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Directions

<p>From Roseburg, OR, travel east on Highway 138 for approximately 60.5 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road 37 (Watson Falls) and follow for approximately 12 miles until reaching Forest Road 37-800. Turn right and continue until reaching Forest Road 870. Stay on Forest Road 870 for approximately 4 miles past the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Trailhead. The Happy Camp Trailhead is located at the intersection of the Rogue-Umpqua Divide Trail #1470 and the Castle Creek Trail #1576.</p>

Coordinates

43.08755052 N
122.42281 W

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