Winter Sports
In winter, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, skijoring, and cross-country skiing are popular. Many of the snow trails are regularly groomed. The Mt Ashland Ski Area is just outside the northern boundary of the Forest and cross-country trails from the resort enter into the Forest.
The Goosenest Ranger District includes 135 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. The Klamath trails connect to the Modoc and Shasta-Trinity National Forests, forming a 250-mile network. Tri-Forest Snowmobile Trails Conditions Report | Tri-Forest Snowmobile Trails map (.pdf) | Back of map (detailed information)
Snowmobiling
Klamath National Forest
- Deer Mountain/Chuck Best Snowmobile Park offers access to groomed snowmobile trails surrounding Mt. Shasta. Vault toilets and winter RV parking are available.
- Four Corners Snowmobile Park features ample parking, a warming hut, vault toilets, and a loading ramp.
Shasta-Trinity NF
- Pilgrim Creek Snowmobile Park, located northeast of McCloud, offers trail access, a warming hut, restrooms, and a plowed parking area.
Modoc NF
- Doorknob Snowmobile Park is open to all snow enthusiasts. A warming shelter and vault toilets are provided.
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Blue Hole River Access
Approximately 1 mile east on Highway 2B01 from Somes Bar to a small turnout on the right. Hike down to the water.
Bridge Flat River Access
Site Open
A pullout and short trail to a large pool under a bridge over the Scott River. This is a put-in for a Class V section of the Scott River during spring run-off and a favorite swimming hole during…
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…
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…
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…
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.**Effective October 23 - no water or trash…
Indian Scotty Campground
Site Temporarily Closed
Indian Scotty has 27 first come/first served campsites on the Scott River and 1 group site available by reservation only.
Jones Beach Picnic and River Access
Site Open
Nice day use area with a small beach along the Scott River. Popular for swimming, water play and fishing.**Effective October 23 - no water or trash service is available for the winter season.**
Juanita Lake Picnic Site
Site Open
For day trips to Juanita Lake a lovely picnic area under the trees with day use parking is provided.