Camping & Cabins
The Klamath National Forest has 34 campgrounds and 10 picnic areas including some sites that are wheelchair accessible and some for horses and their riders.
Additionally, there are many dispersed camping areas on the Forest. The Forest's Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) depict short routes that often lead to dispersed campsites.
A California Campfire Permit is required if you wish to build a fire, use a BBQ or stove anywhere in the forest, except in developed campgrounds. Fire restrictions may be in place and may prohibit fires, BBQs or stoves when fire danger is high.
It is your responsibility to know the current fire danger level and to obtain the permit. Learn more about using fire safely and get your permit online here.
Beaver Creek Campground
Site Open
Beaver Creek is a small (8 sites) campground on the banks of scenic Beaver Creek. There are vault restrooms but no water. There is no fee for camping at Beaver Creek.
Big Flat Trailhead
Site Temporarily Closed
The Big Flat Trailhead is the starting point for popular hikes to the Trinity Alps Wilderness including Caribou Lakes.
Carter Meadows Campground
Site Temporarily Closed
There is one large group campsite available at the Carter Meadows campground that is available by reservation only. The site is designed for large groups with horses, and there are corrals for 25+…
Curly Jack Campground
Site Temporarily Closed
From Highway 96, turn left on Elk Creek Road and then right on Curly Jack Road.Apply online to be considered for the volunteer campground host position for Curly Jack campground at volunteer.gov, and…
East Fork Campground
Site Temporarily Closed
East Fork campground has 6 campsites right on the confluence of the East and South forks of the Salmon River. There is no water and no garbage services here, but there is a vault toilet available.
Fort Goff Campground
Site Open
Fort Goff Campground is located on the banks of the Klamath River. This lovely little wayside campground has 3 walk-in campsites and a historic cemetery across the road, along with the Fort Goff…
Hidden Horse Campground
Site Temporarily Closed
The Hidden Horse Equestrian Campground is adjacent to the Trinity Alps Wilderness, Russian Wilderness and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. From this site, you can ride to three trailheads…
Hotelling Campground
Site Open
Hotelling campground has 4 campsites right on the South Fork of the Salmon River. Easy access makes it a popular destination all summer long with the locals.
Idlewild Campground
Site Temporarily Closed
Idlewild campground has 11 campsites located on the North Fork of the Salmon River. There is potable water and garbage service provided during the summer season. There are vault toilets…
Indian Scotty Campground
Site Temporarily Closed
Nestled along the scenic Scott River, Indian Scotty Campground offers a peaceful forest setting perfect for campers looking to relax, explore, and connect with nature. Located about 14 miles from…