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Norcross Campground

Current Conditions
The restroom is temporarily closed until further notice.

Completely destroyed in the Panther Fire in 2008, Norcross Campground and Horse Camp has been rebuilt and reopened late in the season in 2009. The refurbished campground has 4 large horse corrals, plenty of horse trailer parking, new campsites and restrooms. Water is available for horses but not for human consumption. There are two main trails out of Norcross heading into the Marble Mountain Wilderness; the Elk Creek Trail and the Kelsey National Recreation Trail along Bear Creek to Bear Valley and Bear Lake. The Elk Creek Trail can be ridden or hiked as 4 different loops with a variety of destinations and mountain lakes.

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

Do not tie horses to trees, living or dead. Do not tie horses to corral rails or posts. Keep horses away from the creek. Avoid damage to creek bank. Carry water to horses in corrals. Water and garbage service are not provided. Bring enough water for drinking, cooking and washing as well as extra water to drown campfires each day. Please take all trash, garbage and dog droppings with you when you leave. Dogs on leash only. Camping limit 14 days.

No fees are required for this site

No fee

For a list of outfitters and guides permitted by the US Forest Service to operate on the Klamath National Forest click here.

Happy Camp/Oak Knoll Ranger District Office

Address: 63822 Highway 96 Happy Camp, CA 96039
Phone: (530) 493-2243
Hours: Weekdays 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM, closed on holidays. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 41.64626025

Longitude: -123.3081901

Directions

From Happy Camp south on Forest Road 16N05 (locally known as Elk Creek Rd) approx 14 miles to the campground. Portions of the road are improved gravel. Brown Forest Service signs direct the way.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated September 28, 2026