Recreation
Want to kick back and relax under shady pines by a sparkling lake? Looking for a "base camp" for a day of hiking, boating, white water rafting, fishing, or swimming? Want to just get out of the house for the day for a nice picnic in the great outdoors? If so, the Klamath National Forest can offer you that and more!
With nearly one million acres for your enjoyment, relaxation, and exploration, you can experience the solitude of the wilderness or enjoy camping near others in developed campgrounds. Camp in densely forested woodlands or open meadows, discover secluded flats along river banks and enjoy panoramic views of majestic mountains.
A continuing goal of the Klamath National Forest is to make these recreational opportunities accessible to persons with disabilities.
Juanita Lake Campground Becomes “Reservation Only”
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 Recreation.gov or by phone 1-877-444-6777. No more driving all the way to the campground only to find it full; beginning next week campers can reserve their dates and favorite campsite and guarantee it will be waiting for them when the campground opens in early June. More information.
Current Recreation Conditions
Area Name | Status | Area Conditions |
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Bear Lake Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/23 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Beaver Creek Campground | Open | 5/18/23 Campground is open. |
Benjamin Creek Trailhead | Open | |
Big Flat Campground | Open | Campground is open with no services. May be difficult to access due to snow. |
Big Flat Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Bingham Lake Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Boulder Creek Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Box Camp Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Carter Meadows Campground | Closed | 10/20/2023 Closed for the season. |
Carter Meadows Summit Trailhead | Open | 12/11/2023 Trailhead is accessible but trails may be snow covered. |
Cecil Lake Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
China Gulch Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Cold Spring Trailhead | Closed | 5/18/23 Trailhead is closed and inaccessible because of a landslide on Forest Road 45N78. |
Cook and Green Pass Trailhead | Open | Trails may be snow covered. |
Curly Jack Campground | Closed | 11/1/23 Closed for the season. |
Deacon Lee Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Deer Mountain / Chuck Best Snowmobile Park | Open | |
Duck-Eaton Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
East Boulder Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
East Fork Campground | Open | Campground is open with no services. 10/30/2023 |
Elbow Springs Trailhead | Closed | 9/11/23 Closed due to fires in the area. |
Etna Summit Trailhead | Open | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is accessible but trails may be snow covered. |
Fish Lake Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Fort Goff Campground | Open | 5/18/23 Campground is open. |
Four Corners Snowmobile Park | Open | |
Fox Creek Ridge Trailhead | Unreachable | 12//11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Garden Gulch Trailhead (MMW) | Unreachable | 12//11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Garden Gulch Trailhead (TAW) | Open | 12//11/2023 This trailhead may be accessible but trails may be snow covered. |
Goosenest Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/23 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Grider Creek Campground | Open | 6/9/23 Campground is open. |
Grider Creek Trailhead | Open | |
Grouse Gap Picnic Area | Open | |
Happy Camp Town Trailhead | Open | |
Hidden Horse Campground | Closed | 10/20/23 Closed for the season. |
High Point Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Hotelling Campground | Open | 10/30/23 Campground is open with no services. |
Hotelling Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Idlewild Campground | Open | 10/30/23 Campground is open with no services. |
Indian Scotty Campground | Closed | 10/20/23 Closed for the season. |
Johnsons Hunting Ground Trailhead | Closed | 12/11/23 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Jones Beach Picnic and River Access | Open | |
Juanita Lake Boating Site | Open | |
Juanita Lake Campground | Closed | 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. |
Juanita Lake Picnic Site | Open | |
Kangaroo Lake Campground | Closed | 10/15/23 Campground is closed for the season. |
Kangaroo Lake Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Kelly Lake Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/23 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Kelsey Trailhead | Open | |
Klamath National Wild & Scenic River | Open | |
L. China Point River Access | Closed | Road closed due to landslide. |
Little North Fork Trailhead | Unreachable | 12//11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Long Gulch Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Lovers Camp Campground | Unreachable | 10/30/23 Campground is open with no service but may be unreachable due to snow. |
Lovers Camp Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Martins Dairy Campground | Closed | |
Martins Dairy Horse Camp | Closed | |
Matthews Creek Campground | Closed | 10/22/23 Campground is closed for the season. |
Middle Boulder Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Mt. Ashland Campground | Closed | Closed for the season. |
Mt. Ashland area Pacific Crest Trail | Open | 6/16/23 Trailhead is accessible. |
Mule Bridge Trailhead | Open | |
Mulebridge Campground | Open | 10/30/23 Campground is open with no services. |
Music Creek Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
No Mans Trailhead | Closed | 9/11/23 Closed due to fires in the area. |
Norcross Campground | Unreachable | This campground is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Norcross Trailhead | Unreachable | This campground is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
ONeil Creek Campground | Closed | 5/18/23 Closed until further notice. |
Orr Lake Campground | Open | |
Paradise Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Paynes Lake Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Pluto's Cave | Open | |
Poker Flat Trailhead | Unreachable | This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Pumice Crater and Crater Glass Flow Geologic Area | Open | |
Red Bank Campground | Closed | |
Sarah Totten Campground | Open | 11/01/23 Closed for the season. |
Scott Mountain Trailhead | Open | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is accessible but trails may be snow covered. |
Seiad - Pacific Crest Trail | Open | |
Shackleford Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable due to snow. |
Shafter Campground | Closed | |
Shafter Picnic Site | Open | |
South Fork Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable due to snow. |
South Russian Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable due to snow. |
Sulphur Springs Campground | Unreachable | 09/19/2023 |
Sulphur Springs Trailhead | Unreachable | This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Taylor Lake Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Trail Creek Campground | Unreachable | 10/30/23 Campground is open with no service but may be unreachable due to snow. |
Trail Creek Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Trail Gulch Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Tree of Heaven Campground | Closed | 11/01/23 Closed for the season. |
Tyler Meadows Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
Spotlights
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.