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Site is currently closed due to wildfire and fire suppression activities related to the Butler Fire
Recreation Region: Ukonom Ranger District

Nordheimer Campground

Nordheimer Campground is located in a Douglas-fir and hardwood forest close to the Wild and Scenic California Salmon River. Roads and parking areas are gravel. The main campground has 12 sites located under shady trees. Combination fire ring grills and picnic tables are provided at each site. Popular activities include swimming/sunbathing, rafting, kayaking, hiking, wildlife viewing and biking.

On-site campground host available. 

Current Conditions
No reservations. First-come, first served. Vault toilet. No water.

General Information

Open all year. 

Interagency Park Passes are honored at the Six Rivers National Forest:
Interagency Senior Pass: A lifetime pass for citizens or permanent residents of the U.S., age 62 or older. There is a one-time $80 fee.
 
Interagency Access Pass: A lifetime pass free to citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. who have a permanent disability, regardless of age.
 
Holders of the above passes receive a 50% discount on camping fees on the Smith River NRA and Six Rivers National Forest. The passes also cover access to and use of many other Federal recreation sites that charge entrance or standard amenity fees.
 
Obtain passes at National Forest or Grassland offices; or by mail through USGS—inquire at 1 (888) 275-8747 or online at fedrecpass@usgs.gov; or visit the USGS store at https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes.

Overnight Use:
Single Site: $8 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per night

$8 per night; $5 extra vehicle fee

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 41.2975074

Longitude: -123.3601537

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Last updated July 8th, 2025