Campground Camping

Campground Camping Areas

• Lower Trinity Ranger District

  The Lower Trinity Ranger District is bisected by State Highway 299, the main travel route in Northwestern California to reach the Northcoast. Willow Creek is Approximately 100 miles west of Redding and 45 miles east of Eureka/Arcata. At one time, a major timber producing area, Willow Creek no longer supports a major manufacturing industry. Willow Creek however, is a recreation destination for sport fishing, including salmon and steelhead, kayakers, and river rafters who heavily use the Main Stem and South Fork of the Trinity River most of the year. The area is also famous for Bigfoot, achieving notoriety through the years as a hub for sightings. Hunting also is a big draw to the area with large deer and bear populations.

• Boise Creek Campground
• East Fork Campground
• Mad River Ranger District

  The Mad River Ranger District is located on Highway 36 approximately 50 miles east of Highway 101 and the Eureka/Arcata area and 100 miles west of Interstate 5 and the cities of Redding and Red Bluff. Traveling south for 20-30 miles on county roads brings you to the communities of Ruth and Zenia.

  The Mad River Ranger Station is at an elevation of 2550 feet. The remainder of the district varies from 2000 to 6000 feet.

  The climate is characterized by warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Average precipitation in the area is 60" with the majority of the moisture falling between October and April. Snow is uncommon at elevations under 3000' but many areas on the district receive substantial snowfall.

• Bailey Canyon Campground
• Fir Cove Campground
• Mad River Campground
• Orleans Ranger District

  The District is one of four on the Six Rivers National Forest, encompassing approximately 500,000 acres. Located about 30 miles from the Northern Coast of California and subsequently under a coastal influence that produces a long summer season.

• Aikens Creek West Campground
• E-Ne-Nuck Campground
• Fish Lake Campground
• Pearch Creek Campground
• Smith River National Recreation Area

  Recreational activities abound in the Smith River National Recreation Area or NRA. The beautiful Smith River offers fishing for steelhead, trout, and salmon. During the summer months, the pure, clean waters of the Smith River are perfect for swimming, rafting, or fishing and the forested mountainsides present occasions for hiking, bird watching, wildflower walks, or perhaps just lounging in the sun.

  Winter temperatures drop into the 40s and 50s, with an occasional snow storm. The rainy season normally runs from October through April with an average annual rainfall of 92.55 inches. Summers are dry with highs in the 80-100°F degree range. Contact the NRA Headquarters at the Gasquet Ranger Station for current weather conditions.

  • Smith River NRA Map & Guide, rev. 11/23 – PDF
  • Camping Guide - Smith River NRA, rev. 4/2015 – PDF
  • Campsite Spur Dimensions - Smith River NRA, rev. 1/2015 – PDF
  • Trail Guide - Smith River NRA, rev. 2-2002 – PDF
  • River Access Trails - Smith River NRA, rev. 8/2014 – PDF
  • River Access Trails - Smith River NRA, rev. 8/2014 – Word
  • Lakes - Smith River NRA, rev. 3/2003 – PDF
  • Things to Do in an Hour or Two - Smith River NRA, rev. 2/2003 – PDF
  • Darlingtonia Trail - Smith River NRA, rev. 3/2003 – PDF
  • Myrtle Creek Trail - Smith River NRA, rev. 2/2000 – PDF
  • Bear Basin Lookout and Pierson Cabin Brochure, rev. 2/2015 – PDF
  • Fish of the Smith River, rev. 12/2002 – PDF

   

   

• Big Flat Campground
• Grassy Flat Campground
• North Fork Campground
• Panther Flat Campground
• Patrick Creek Campground
• Ukonom Ranger District

  The Ukonom Ranger District, while within the geographic boundary of the Klamath National Forest, has been administered by the Six Rivers National Forest since September 1999. This was done through an agreement between the two national forests and approved by the Region 5 Regional Forester. The Ukonom Ranger District shows on both the Six Rivers and Klamath national forest maps. The Marble Mountain Wilderness is within the Ukonom Ranger District.

• Dillon Creek Campground
• Nordheimer Campground
• Nordheimer Group Campground
• Oak Bottom Campground