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Recreation

The forest offers nearly one million acres for your enjoyment, relaxation, and exploration. Within a six-hour drive north of the Bay Area, you can get some fresh air on 250 miles of trails, enjoy camping near others in developed campgrounds, or the solitude of camping in the backcountry. The forest is also a prime location for world-class fishing, as well as home to one of most barrier-free fishing locations in the nation. 

 

2026 Camping Guide

It's daylight. Camping chairs circle a campfire ring.

For a full list of campgrounds, season dates, and other information check out our 2026 camping guide.

 

 

Reserve in Advance

Reservations may be booked for ten of the campgrounds during the summer season. See our 2026 Camping Guide for further details. All reservations completed online.

Recreation

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Aikens Creek Trail
Hiking
River access trail to the Klamath River near the Aikens Creek/Bluff Creek recreational area.

Aikens Creek West Campground
Site Open
There is a 14-day limit for occupying a campground, and pets on leashes are permitted. Picnic tables and fire rings are provided. Trailer spaces available up to 35'.

Bailey Canyon Campground
Site Closed
Pristine campground on the shores of Ruth Lake. Mixed conifer forest with some understory. 4 campsites along waterfront, others are in the shade of tall oaks, ponderosa and Douglas fir trees. There…

Bailey Canyon Campground Trail

Hiking
This trail system was designed to connect the two Forest Service campgrounds (Fir Cove and Bailey Canyon) located along Ruth Lake. The trail contours along the edge of the lake and provides access…

Barry Creek Trail

Hiking Biking Horse Riding and Camping Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV)
This trail was originally used for cattle drives in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Bear Basin Butte Lookout / Pierson Cabin
Site Closed
Are you seeking solitude, awe-inspiring views, a quiet haven away from crowds, or perhaps you've wondered what life would be like for a fire spotter in the Forest Service? While fire lookouts may be…

Bell Swamps Trail
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
This trail is on the western side of the Trinity Alps Wilderness. It takes off from the intersection of the Tish Tang Trail (#6E18) and Horse Ridge Trail (#6E08), and goes to Lower Ferguson Meadows…

Big Bar River Access
Fishing
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…

Big Flat Campground
Site Closed
Hiking
Big Flat Campground is a small, quiet campground bordered by Hurdygurdy Creek. Since it is far from towns and highways, it’s the perfect place to “get away from it all.” The campground is…
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