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Happy Camp/Oak Knoll Ranger District

Happy Camp lies at the heart of recreation in northern California. River rafting, gold panning, wilderness hiking and scenic driving are all popular activities in the summer. Spring and fall offer the best weather and lower fire danger. Winter snowshoeing and cross country skiing can provide opportunities unmatched for solitude.

General Information

Directions: From I-5, west on Hwy 96 approx. 63 miles to Happy Camp. The Office is located at 63822 Hwy 96 in the heart of Happy Camp. Look for the Smokey Bear sign.

Operational Hours:

District Office and Visitor Center open Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. 

Complexes

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Small trailhead up a steep and difficult road.  Bypasses a portion of the Kelsey National Trail between the larger Norcross Trailhead and the Bear Lake Trailhead.&nbsp

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A remote trailhead along the Pacific Crest Trail, just outside the north end of the Marble Mountain Wilderness.

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This trailhead provides access to the Pacific Crest Trail and the Boundary National Recreation Trail.  The Boundary National Recreation Trail is 7.9 miles lo

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This is the trailhead for the Kelsey National Recreation Trail leading into the Siskiyou Wilderness and providing access to Bear Lakes.

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Fort Goff Campground is located on the banks of the Klamath River.

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For hikers heading north on the Pacific Crest Trail the Grider Creek Campground is the first glimpse of civilization in over 40 miles.

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The Grider Creek Trailhead at the south end of the campground is where the Pacific Crest Trail comes out of the Marble Mountain Wilderness.

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Grouse Gap doubles as a picnic site in the summer and a snow shelter for cross country skiers in winter.

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This trailhead accesses the western side of the Marble Mountain Wilderness.  The 5213 trail follows Titus Ridge into the Tickner Creek drainage.  It is possi

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One mile north of West Branch Campground on the paved forest road 48 (Grayback Rd) is the turnoff to Kelly Lake Trailhead.

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Mt. Ashland campground offers higher elevation (6,000 ft.) camping with great views and access to the nearby Pacific Crest Trail.

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This is the trailhead for the Clear Creek National Recreation Trail and follows Clear Creek approximately 22 miles, all the way to Young's Valley.

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Completely destroyed in the Panther Fire in 2008, Norcross Campground and Horse Camp has been rebuilt and reopened late in the season in 2009.

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The Norcross Trailhead is located at the southern end of the Norcross Campground.

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Three miles north of West Branch Campground on the paved forest road 48 (Grayback Rd) is the turnoff to Poker Flat Trailhead.

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The Sulphur Springs Campground is the starting point for the Elk Creek Trail. This trail is a main route into the breathtaking beauty of the Marble Mountain Wilderness.

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A trailhead accessible by 2WD and low-clearance vehicles for the Kelsey National Recreational Trail and the west side of the Marble Mountain Wilderness.  Trail connect

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This multi-use trail is 5.5 miles in length and provides views of the Klamath River.

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This trailhead provides access to the Pacific Crest Trail and the Boundary National Recreation Trail.  The Boundary National Recreation Trail is 7.9 miles lo

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This is the trailhead for the Kelsey National Recreation Trail leading into the Siskiyou Wilderness and providing access to Bear Lakes.

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Fort Goff Campground is located on the banks of the Klamath River.

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For hikers heading north on the Pacific Crest Trail the Grider Creek Campground is the first glimpse of civilization in over 40 miles.

Bridge over Grinder Creek
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The Grider Creek Trailhead at the south end of the campground is where the Pacific Crest Trail comes out of the Marble Mountain Wilderness.

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Grouse Gap doubles as a picnic site in the summer and a snow shelter for cross country skiers in winter.

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 The trailhead for this 1 mile long trail is on the north side of the Elk Creek County Road (7C 002), approximately 1 mile south of the road's crossing over&

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One mile north of West Branch Campground on the paved forest road 48 (Grayback Rd) is the turnoff to Kelly Lake Trailhead.

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Mt. Ashland campground offers higher elevation (6,000 ft.) camping with great views and access to the nearby Pacific Crest Trail.

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This is the trailhead for the Clear Creek National Recreation Trail and follows Clear Creek approximately 22 miles, all the way to Young's Valley.

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Completely destroyed in the Panther Fire in 2008, Norcross Campground and Horse Camp has been rebuilt and reopened late in the season in 2009.

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The Norcross Trailhead is located at the southern end of the Norcross Campground.

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Three miles north of West Branch Campground on the paved forest road 48 (Grayback Rd) is the turnoff to Poker Flat Trailhead.

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The Sulphur Springs Campground is the starting point for the Elk Creek Trail. This trail is a main route into the breathtaking beauty of the Marble Mountain Wilderness.

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In the 1800s, Chinese immigrants lived and farmed on this stretch of flat land along the Klamath River. They sold vegetables to the miners and worked in the local mines.

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This trailhead provides access to the Pacific Crest Trail and the Boundary National Recreation Trail.  The Boundary National Recreation Trail is 7.9 miles lo

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Site Open

For hikers heading north on the Pacific Crest Trail the Grider Creek Campground is the first glimpse of civilization in over 40 miles.

Bridge over Grinder Creek
Site Open

The Grider Creek Trailhead at the south end of the campground is where the Pacific Crest Trail comes out of the Marble Mountain Wilderness.

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Site Open

Completely destroyed in the Panther Fire in 2008, Norcross Campground and Horse Camp has been rebuilt and reopened late in the season in 2009.

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The Norcross Trailhead is located at the southern end of the Norcross Campground.

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For hikers heading north on the Pacific Crest Trail the Grider Creek Campground is the first glimpse of civilization in over 40 miles.

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Completely destroyed in the Panther Fire in 2008, Norcross Campground and Horse Camp has been rebuilt and reopened late in the season in 2009.

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Administered by the Six Rivers National Forest, Wooley Creek has 4 small horse corrals but no water.

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The Salmon River was designated a Scenic River and Recreational River within the National Wild & Scenic Rivers System in 1981.

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One mile north of West Branch Campground on the paved forest road 48 (Grayback Rd) is the turnoff to Kelly Lake Trailhead.

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In the 1800s, Chinese immigrants lived and farmed on this stretch of flat land along the Klamath River. They sold vegetables to the miners and worked in the local mines.

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From Highway 96, turn left on Elk Creek Road and then right on Curly Jack Road.

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Fort Goff Campground is located on the banks of the Klamath River.

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For hikers heading north on the Pacific Crest Trail the Grider Creek Campground is the first glimpse of civilization in over 40 miles.

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Grouse Gap doubles as a picnic site in the summer and a snow shelter for cross country skiers in winter.

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Hamburg was named in 1851 by Sigmond Simon, a German miner who prospered in the mercantile business at Scott Bar. Hamburg boasted a population of 5000 around 1880.

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The Sulphur Springs Campground is the starting point for the Elk Creek Trail. This trail is a main route into the breathtaking beauty of the Marble Mountain Wilderness.

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Site Closed

In the 1800s, Chinese immigrants lived and farmed on this stretch of flat land along the Klamath River. They sold vegetables to the miners and worked in the local mines.

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Site Open

Grouse Gap doubles as a picnic site in the summer and a snow shelter for cross country skiers in winter.

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Site Closed

In the 1800s, Chinese immigrants lived and farmed on this stretch of flat land along the Klamath River. They sold vegetables to the miners and worked in the local mines.

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From Highway 96, turn left on Elk Creek Road and then right on Curly Jack Road.

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Hamburg was named in 1851 by Sigmond Simon, a German miner who prospered in the mercantile business at Scott Bar. Hamburg boasted a population of 5000 around 1880.

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Site Closed

In the 1800s, Chinese immigrants lived and farmed on this stretch of flat land along the Klamath River. They sold vegetables to the miners and worked in the local mines.

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Site Open

From Highway 96, turn left on Elk Creek Road and then right on Curly Jack Road.

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Site Open

Fort Goff Campground is located on the banks of the Klamath River.

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Site Open

For hikers heading north on the Pacific Crest Trail the Grider Creek Campground is the first glimpse of civilization in over 40 miles.

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Site Open

Completely destroyed in the Panther Fire in 2008, Norcross Campground and Horse Camp has been rebuilt and reopened late in the season in 2009.

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Site Open

Hamburg was named in 1851 by Sigmond Simon, a German miner who prospered in the mercantile business at Scott Bar. Hamburg boasted a population of 5000 around 1880.

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Site Open

The Sulphur Springs Campground is the starting point for the Elk Creek Trail. This trail is a main route into the breathtaking beauty of the Marble Mountain Wilderness.

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Site Closed

In the 1800s, Chinese immigrants lived and farmed on this stretch of flat land along the Klamath River. They sold vegetables to the miners and worked in the local mines.

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Site Closed

During the Great Depression the Civilian Conservation Corps built a camp here for the crews building the Greyback Road.

Recreation Sites

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Bear Lake Trailhead

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Hiking
Small trailhead up a steep and difficult road.  Bypasses a portion of the Kelsey National Trail between the larger Norcross Trailhead and the Bear Lake Trailhead.  A short, steep hike into a…

Cold Spring Trailhead

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Hiking
A remote trailhead along the Pacific Crest Trail, just outside the north end of the Marble Mountain Wilderness.

Cook and Green Pass Trailhead

Site Open
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
This trailhead provides access to the Pacific Crest Trail and the Boundary National Recreation Trail.  The Boundary National Recreation Trail is 7.9 miles long and is located along, but outside…

Curly Jack Campground

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Water Activities Outdoor Science and Learning Scenic Drives Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking
From Highway 96, turn left on Elk Creek Road and then right on Curly Jack Road.Apply online to be considered for the volunteer campground host position for Curly Jack campground at volunteer.gov, and…

Elbow Springs Trailhead

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Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
This is the trailhead for the Kelsey National Recreation Trail leading into the Siskiyou Wilderness and providing access to Bear Lakes. The Kelsey Trail once stretched from Crescent City inland to…

Fort Goff Campground

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Outdoor Science and Learning Scenic Drives Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Picnicking Water Activities
Fort Goff Campground is located on the banks of the Klamath River. This lovely little wayside campground has 3 walk-in campsites and a historic cemetery across the road, along with the Fort Goff…

Grider Creek Campground

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Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Picnicking Water Activities
For hikers heading north on the Pacific Crest Trail the Grider Creek Campground is the first glimpse of civilization in over 40 miles. Driving from Seiad is a little over 6 miles but this campground,…

Grider Creek Trailhead

Site Open
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
The Grider Creek Trailhead at the south end of the campground is where the Pacific Crest Trail comes out of the Marble Mountain Wilderness. The trail goes up Grider Creek (south) for approximately…

Grouse Gap Picnic Area

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Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking Winter Sports Hiking
Grouse Gap doubles as a picnic site in the summer and a snow shelter for cross country skiers in winter. It has a covered pavilion enclosed on 2 sides with a central wood burning fireplace. There is…

Happy Camp Town Trailhead

Site Open
Hiking
 The trailhead for this 1 mile long trail is on the north side of the Elk Creek County Road (7C 002), approximately 1 mile south of the road's crossing over the Klamath River.  The trail climbs…

Last updated June 6th, 2025