Juanita Lake Campground
Campers will need to plan ahead to make reservations.
Juanita Lake offers a unique combination of recreation opportunities. The campground has 23 campsites and one 50 person group camp. The 55 acre lake is regularly stocked with trout and has a bass and catfish population. There is a 1.5-mile paved, barrier free trail that circles the lake with two fishing jetties for easy access to the lake.
There is currently no water available. The water system will be repaired by next week (scheduled for Tues 6/13 and if there are no complications). The water will be non-potable for a few days until we get the filtration system hooked up to the new water source, which will be a few days after repair.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | 8/28/2023 The water system will be off for the rest of the season. Please bring water with you. --For reservations--www.recreation.gov or by phone 1-877-444-6777. |
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Reservations: | Originally, a first come, first served campground, the popular Juanita Lake Campground located within the Goosenest Ranger District of Klamath National Forest is moving to a reservation only system through www.recreation.gov or by phone 1-877-444-6777. No more driving all the way to the campground only to find it full; beginning mid-May, campers can reserve their dates and favorite campsite and guarantee it will be waiting for them when the campground opens in early June 2023. |
Area Amenities: | Interpretive Site, Accessible, Boat ramp, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
Fees: | $15 per night, $20 for double site(#14), $50 per night for Group Camp |
Permit Info: | Group Site is by reservation only at www.recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777 |
Usage: | Medium |
Busiest Season: | Holiday Weekends |
Restrictions: | Dogs on leash only. Camping limit 14 days. No motorized boats (gas or electric) allowed on the lake. No bicycles on trail. No ATV use in campground. |
Closest Towns: | Macdoel, 10 miles |
Water: | Drinking Water |
Restroom: | Vault |
Operated By: | US Forest Service |
General Information
Directions:From I-5 at Weed, CA travel northeast on State Hwy 97 approx 35 miles Ball Mtn Road. Turn west (left) on Ball Mtn Road approx 4 miles to Forest Service Road 46N04. Turn right on 46N04 and continue to Juanita Lake and Campground. From the North, traveling south on Hwy. 97, turn west (right) approximately 3.8 miles south of the town of Macdoel on the Ball Mtn. Road approx 4 miles to Forest Service Road 46N04. Turn right on 46N04 and continue to Juanita Lake and Campground.
Parking:
Two vehicles allowed per campsite including trailers. Additional vehicles should park in the Day Use parking area.
Activities
Campground Camping
Juanita Lake offers a unique combination of recreation opportunities. The campground has 23 campsites and one 50 person group camp. The 55-acre lake is regularly stocked with trout and has a bass and catfish population. There is a 1.5 mile paved, barrier free trail that circles the lake with 2 fishing jetties for easy access to the lake. Paved Spurs
No. of Sites | 23 |
Reservation Info | Reservations are not accepted. All sites are first come, first served. |
Fire Information | Campfires in fire rings provided, subject to local restrictions. Barbecue grills available. |
No. of Accessible sites | Some |
RV Camping
Campground is paved.
General Info:
ParkingWatch overhead for low-hanging branches
No. of Sites | 23 |
Hookup - Water | Water available, no hook-ups |
Hookup - Sewer | No |
Size Restrictions | Average spur length 42'. Some sites up to 60'. |
Dump Stations | No |
Hookups - Electric | No |
Fire Information | Campfires permitted in fire rings provided, subject to local restrictions. Barbecue grills available. |
Pavement Type of Parking | paved |
No. of Accessible sites | Some |
Fees: | $15 per campsite and $20 for double site (#14) |
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Reservation info: | Reservations are not accepted. All sites are first come, first served. |
Group Camping
One shaded group campsite for 50 people on Juanita Lake.
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 permitted in fire rings provided, subject to local restrictions. |
No. of Accessible sites | None |
Sleeping Shelter | None |
Fees: | $50 per night (Senior Pass and Access Pass do not apply) |
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Reservation required?: | Y |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Juanita Lake offers a unique combination of recreation opportunities. Camp here and fish here. No need to hike to distant mountain lakes. The 55-acre lake is regularly stocked with trout and has a bass and catfish population. There is a 1.5 mile paved, barrier free trail that circles the lake with two fishing jetties for easy access to the lake.
Fish Species | Planted Rainbow Trout |
Fishing Platform | Yes |
Cleaning Station | Yes, by the boat ramp |
Accessible Platform | Yes |
Water Temperature | cold |
Water/Flow Level | Lake level remains fairly constant all season. Water temperature stays very cold all summer. |
Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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Day Hiking
For day hikes there is a paved 1.5 mile barrier free trail that circles Juanita Lake. For the more ambitious hiker, there is a 6 mile hike with a 2,700 foot elevation gain climbing up to Ball Mountain Lookout.Fire Information | A current California Campfire Permit is required to use a camp stove, barbecue or have a campfire outside the developed campground. Local fire restrictions supersede the campfire permit. Inquire at the Ranger Station before having a fire. |
Difficulty Level: | Easy to Difficult |
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Viewing Wildlife
A good area for riparian wildlife along the lake shore and forest birding. Some small mammals frequent the campsites.Interpretive Areas
Boating - Non-Motorized
Amenities
Interpretive Site: | |
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Camping trailer: | |
Picnic tables: | |
Tent camping: | |
Toilets: | |
Parking: | |
Fee charged for some activities: | |
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Boat ramp: | |
Drinking water: |