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Recreation Opportunities

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Forest Service roads are open to shared use including mountain bikes. Beware of large trucks, recreational vehicles, hikers and occasional…
The Klamath National Forest offers opportunities for hikers and backpackers to enjoy an extensive trail system, with most of the trails in Wilderness…
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While horses are welcome in all areas of the forest and wilderness areas, some Klamath trails may not be suitable or safe for horses or pack stock. …
A man casting his fishing line into a lake.
Fishing on all rivers, streams and lakes in the Klamath National Forest is regulated by the California Dept of Fish and Wildlife.  A current valid…
A sign that says "Juniper Flat OHV Play Area, Klamath National Forest"
The Klamath National Forest has over 2,800 miles of Forest Service road and trail open to off-highway vehicles (OHVs).  Free Motor Vehicle Use Maps…
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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,…
Enjoy a day in the forest away from the rush of the city.  Bring a lunch, wade in a icy cold creek or take a day hike.  Picnic sites throughout the…
A windy road with sweeping mountains and a river in the background.
Three scenic byways run through the Klamath National Forest.  The Bigfoot Scenic Byway runs along the Klamath River on Hwy 96 from Happy Camp to…
A calm river with the sky reflected in it.
The cool, clean lakes, rivers and streams of the Klamath National Forest can be a welcome relief from the heat and sun of the California summer. …
Two people on snowmobiles next to one another on a snowy hill.
In winter, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, skijoring, and cross-country skiing are popular. Many of the snow trails are regularly groomed. The Mt Ashland…