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Indian Scotty Campground
Indian Scotty has 27 first come/first served campsites on the Scott River and 1 group site available by reservation only.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | 3/27/2024 Anticipated opening mid May. |
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| Area Amenities: | Tent camping, Camping trailer, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: | family sites $10 per night, group site $50 per night |
| Permit Info: | Group Site is by reservation only at www.recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777 |
| Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
| Restrictions: | Group campsite available by reservation only. Maximum RV size is 30 feet. Camping limit 14 days. |
| Closest Towns: | Ft. Jones |
| Water: | Drinking Water |
| Restroom: | Vault |
| Operated By: | US Forest Service |
General Information
Directions: From Ft. Jones, take the Scott River Rd for approx. 14 miles. There will be a sign for the campground and a bridge on your left.Activities
Campground Camping
Popular campground on the Scott River, with Marble Mountain access and 1 group site, available by reservation. This is a popular site on holiday weekends. You can swim, fish, hike and raft the Scott river in the spring.
| No. of Sites | 27 first come/first served, 1 group site, by reservation only. |
| Reservation Info | Call (877) 444-6777 or go to recreation.gov |
| Fire Information | Campfires in fire rings provided, subject to current local restrictions. |
| Reservation info: | Reservations required only for group site. Contact 1-877-444-6777 or www.recreation.gov |
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RV Camping
Popular campground on the Scott River, with Marble Mountain access and 1 group site, available by reservation.
General Info:
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| No. of Sites | 27 first come/first served sites |
| Reservation Info | No reservations available |
| Pavement Type for Parking | Gravel |
| Hookup - Water | Water available, no hook-ups |
| Size Restrictions | 30' |
| Hookup - Sewer | No |
| Dump Stations | No |
| Hookups - Electric | No |
| Fire Information | Campfires in fire rings provided, subject to current local restrictions. |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
Group Camping
One shaded group campsite for 50 people on the Scott River.
| No. of Sites | 1 |
| Reservation Info | By reservation only at www.recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777. |
| Group Shelter | None |
| Group Cooking Facilities | None |
| Hookups - Electric | None |
| Fire Information | Campfires in fire rings provided, subject to current local restrictions. |
| Sleeping Shelter | None |
River and Stream Fishing
| Special Designations | Regulations for the Salmon, Scott and Klamath Rivers are published in May each year in "Freshwater & Ocean Sport Fishing Supplement" |
| Fish Species | Trout |
| Water Temperature | Water temperature fluctuates with seasons, flow level and water depth. |
| Water/Flow Level | Water flow in creeks and rivers fluctuate with seasons, rainfall and snow pack. |
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Viewing Wildlife
A good area for riparian wildlife along the river and forest birding. Some small mammals frequent the campsites.Picnicking
Indian Scotty has 27 first come/first served fee campsites on the Scott River, and 1 group site that is available by reservation only. This is a popular site on holiday weekends and fills up early. For picnicking or day use, do not to park in the campsites.
| Reservation Info | First come/first served for day use. Reservations for overnight group camp site only. |
| Fire Information | Campfires in fire rings provided, subject to current local restrictions. |
| No. of Accessible sites | None |
| Fees: | $10 per night, $50 per night group site |
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| Reservation info: | For group site only: go to recreation.gov or call (877) 444-6777. |
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate to Difficult |
Gold Panning
Gold Panning on the Scott River is regulated by CA Dept of Fish & Game.| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate to Difficult |
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Boating - Non-Motorized
Swimming
Swimming, wading and water play off the gravel bar on the Scott River.| Clothing Requirements | Swimming attire required. |
| Water Temperature | Water temperature fluctuates with seasons, flow level and water depth. |
| Water/Flow Level | Water flow in creeks and rivers fluctuate with seasons, rainfall and snow pack. |
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate to Difficult |
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Tubing
Tubing, wading and water play off the gravel bar on the Scott River. BEWARE: Currents can carry tubes downstream very quickly!| Water/Flow Level | Water flow in creeks and rivers fluctuate with seasons, rainfall and snow pack. |
| Difficulty Level: | Intermediate to Difficult |
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Amenities
| Camping trailer: | |
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| Picnic tables: | |
| Tent camping: | |
| Fee charged for some activities: | |
| Parking: | |
| Toilets: | |
| Drinking water: |