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Displaying 5076 - 5100 of 22716Marble Mountains Wilderness Area
The Marble Mountain Wilderness is one of California’s oldest formally designated wilderness areas. Originally established in 1931 as the Marble Mountain Primitive Area, it later became one of the original wilderness areas established by the Wilderness Act of 1964. It contains over a quarter of a million acres of rugged mountainous terrain, diverse vegetation and picturesque high elevation lakes and streams. It was…
Big Bar River Access
Located approximately 8 miles downstream from Orleans, Big Bar offers a gravel dirt road to an excellent boat launch for drift and jet boats. There is an information kiosk, ample parking, and excellent access to the river’s edge for fishing. This is a popular take-out for boaters floating down from Orleans through the “gorge.”
For all boating on the Klamath, please read the restrictions on the…
Mouth of the Salmon River Access
This access is located in Somes Bar, approximately a half-mile down Ishi Pishi Road on both sides of the bridge over the Klamath River. On the east end of the bridge, there is a foot trail down to the confluence where the Salmon River meets the Klamath River. This is a very popular fishing spot for Salmon and Steelhead. (Check the Fish & Wildlife regulations for this area)
On the west end of the…
Dillon Creek River Access
This access is located approximately 24 miles upstream from Orleans, directly across the highway from Dillon Creek Campground. The access consists of a short foot trail down to the confluence of Dillon Creek and the Klamath River. This is a very popular spot for Steelhead fishing, as well as a spot for swimming in Dillon Creek.
For all boating on the Klamath, please read the restrictions on the…
Green Riffle River Access
Located approximately 11 miles upstream from Orleans, this river access consists of a steep gravel dirt road down to the river. This is a MANDATORY TAKE-OUT! Ishi Pishi Falls, a Class VI rapid, is located downstream and this is the last available river access.
For all boating on the Klamath, please read the restrictions on the…
Red Cap River Access
This access consists of a maintained foot trail that leads to the Klamath River. Directly across the river is the confluence of Red Cap Creek and the Klamath River. This is a very popular spot for Salmon and Steelhead anglers. Trail length is 0.3 miles.
Reynolds Creek River Access
This access consists of a maintained foot trail leading down to the Klamath River. Reynolds Creek enters the Klamath on the opposite side. A very popular spot for anglers. Trail length is 0.3 miles.
Brannons Bar River Access
This access consists of a gravel road down to the Salmon River. A very popular take-out for the Butler and Nordheimer runs and is a popular spot for summertime swimming.
Stanshaw Equestrian Camp & Trailhead
Stanshaw Equestrian Trail Camp Trailhead
This dispersed camping area is an excellent base camp for equestrian recreationists heading out on the Stanshaw trail in the Marble Mountains Wilderness Area. Offering one restroom, five large campsites with tables and fire rings, and several corrals with running water for animals. Located at 4,900 feet elevation, daytime temperatures are always comfortable during…
George Geary River Access
This access to the Salmon River is designated Day Use Only, no overnight camping. It has a graded gravel ramp to a cobble bar for parking. Boats must be carried a short distance to the water. There is limited parking and some shade. There are 2 picnic tables and a vault toilet.
Ten Bear Trailhead
This dispersed camping area offers several corrals, water for animals, and two campsites; this place is great for a hunter's camp. It is the trailhead for Ten Bear trail, in the Marble Mountains Wilderness.
Big Rock Day Use Area & River Access
Located approximately 1/4 mile on Highway 96 from the Highway 299 intersection in the town of Willow Creek, Big Rock offers day use for those who want to spend the day on the Trinity River. It is a popular spot in the summer months for swimming, sunbathing, picnicking and just relaxing. This site offers river access to fisherman and non-motorized boaters wishing to float the lower section of the…
Dolan's Bar River Access
Located approximately 1.5 miles upriver from Orleans, this site offers river access for motorized and non-motorized boaters and anglers. From highway 96, river access is less than a mile away: down a gravel dirt road accessible by car. The road brings you to a spacious river bar, providing plenty of area to park a car or camp. Being on a long sweeping curve of the river, the water is fairly calm at this…
Persido Bar River Access
Located approximately 19 miles upstream from Orleans, this access offers a bathroom, information kiosk, and plenty of river access for bank fishing. The boat launch is large enough to launch drift and jet boats and is a very popular access for rafters floating down from Happy Camp. Due to the high use of this access, no parking or camping is allowed at the boat ramp, only at the south end of the river bar.
For…
Ti Bar River Access
Located approx. 17 miles upstream from Orleans, Ti-bar River Access offers a paved road to excellent dispersed camping with tables, fire rings, bathroom and information kiosk. The boat launch is a gravel dirt road to the river with a steep drop-off. 4 wheel drive is required at times to launch boats. Not suitable for jet boats.
For all boating on the Klamath, please read the restrictions on the…
Bloomer Falls River Access
This river access consists of a short road to a small turn around where a foot trail will lead you to across the rocks to Bloomer Falls. Here the river cuts through bedrock creating a Class IV rapid.
Butler Creek River Access
This access is very popular among boaters on the Salmon River. It is used as a take-out after the Nordheimer section or a put-in for the Butler run. This access is also popular for picnicking and swimming.
Rock Creek River Access
This river access is a maintained foot trail leading down to the Klamath River. The confluence of Rock Creek is just downstream on the opposite side. This is a popular spot for anglers. Trail length is 0.2 miles.
Bluff Creek River Access
This access consists of a maintained foot trail leading down to the confluence of Bluff Creek and the Klamath River. A very popular spot for Salmon and Steelhead anglers. Trail length is 0.2 miles.
Ikes Falls River Access
This access is a 0.5 mile long, fairly steep road leading down to the Klamath River just below Ikes Falls. High Clearance vehicles recommended.
Halverson Creek River Access
This river access is a maintained foot trail leading down to the Klamath River to the popular Ice Cream Riffle, a destination for Fly Fishermen. Trail length is 0.6 miles.
Blue Hole River Access
This river access is a short foot trail down to a sandy beach and very deep swimming hole. This is a good access for tubing on the Salmon River.
Wooley Creek Path
This very short access to Wooley Creek near its mouth starts near the end of the stub of the Steinacher Creek Road, off an unpaved road loop at the ridgeline dividing the Salmon River and Wooley Creek watersheds.
It is steep and has some narrow spots. Not suitable for stock. In good condition. (Updated July 2016.)
Approximate length: 0.2 miles
Forks River Access and Boat Ramp
Launch your boat or enjoy the fishing, swimming, and sunbathing opportunities at this Smith River access. Restroom facilities available at boat-trailer parking lot.
McCash Loop (#5823)
This trail provides access to Big Meadow and Long Meadow, with a number of good campsites, mostly undulating through forest along the meadow margins. At the top of Long Meadow, the trail makes a ridiculously steep ascent. It then follows the ridge top, with views to the north, passing a junction with Torgerson Meadow Trail, and after a short drop reaches the Haypress Trail on Sandy Ridge.
McCash Loop…