Picnicking

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 forest await you.  Some campgrounds permit picnicking in campsites at no charge.  Please read the information on the bulletin board at the campground entrance to avoid picnicking in prohibited areas.

Group Picnicking

When planning a group picnic or get together for more than 2 families, consider using a group picnic area.  If you anticipate 75 or more people attending your function, you may need a special use permit.  Contact your nearest District Office for specifics.

Picnicking - Single

Goosenest Ranger District

• Deer Mountain / Chuck Best Snowmobile Park
• Four Corners Snowmobile Park
• Juanita Lake Picnic Site
• Pluto's Cave
• Shafter Picnic Site

Happy Camp/Oak Knoll Ranger District

• Curly Jack Campground
• Fort Goff Campground
• Grider Creek Campground
• Grouse Gap Picnic Area
• Sarah Totten Campground
• Sulphur Springs Campground
• Tree of Heaven Campground

Klamath National Wild & Scenic River

• Cayuse River Access
• Skeahan Bar River Access
• Independence Rest Area /River Access

Salmon National Wild & Scenic River

• Forks Rest Area
• George Geary River Access
• Salmon/Scott River Ranger District
• Indian Scotty Campground
• Jones Beach Picnic and River Access

Picnicking - Group

Happy Camp/Oak Knoll Ranger District

• Grouse Gap Picnic Area
• Tree of Heaven Campground

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Cayuse River Access

Site Open

Cayuse River Access consists of a large sand and gravel river bar and a gravel walking trail to the river. There is one picnic table and a public telephone in the parking area. This area is for day…

Curly Jack Campground

Site Closed

On the banks of the Klamath River, Curly Jack Campground is within walking distance to Happy Camp. There are 16 sites on a paved loop under the trees along  the Klamath River.Apply online to be…

Deer Mountain / Chuck Best Snowmobile Park

Site Open

Eight campsites and five picnic sites are popular in summer, and the cozy warming hut and extensive system of groomed snowmobile trails attract snow enthusiasts in winter.  Volunteers from the Mt…

Forks Rest Area

Site Open

Nice little picnic area overlooking the confluence of the North and South Forks of the Salmon River

Fort Goff Campground

Site Open

Fort Goff Campground is located on the banks of the Klamath River. This lovely little wayside campground has 5 walk-in campsites and a historic cemetery across the road. There is a pay phone here.…

Four Corners Snowmobile Park

Site Open

Four Corners Snowmobile Park features ample parking, a warming hut and loading ramp for winter use, and 5 day use picnic sites for summer fun.Tri-Forest Snowmobile Trails map (.pdf)Back of map…

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…

Grider Creek Campground

Site Open

For hikers heading north on the Pacific Crest Trail the Grider Creek Campground is the first glimpse of civilization in over 40 miles. Driving from Seiad is a little over 6 miles but this campground,…

Grouse Gap Picnic Area

Site Temporarily Closed

Grouse Gap doubles as a picnic site in the summer and a snow shelter for cross country skiers in winter. It has a covered pavilion enclosed on 2 sides with a central wood burning fireplace. There is…

Happy Camp/Oak Knoll Ranger District

Site Open

Happy Camp lies at the heart of recreation in northern California. River rafting, gold panning, wilderness hiking and scenic driving are all popular activities in the summer. Spring and fall offer…