Oak Bottom Campground
Oak Bottom Campground is located on a gently sloping hillside in a mixed Douglas fir and hardwood forest. It offers a peaceful environment, free from road noise and other distractions. Located near the California Salmon River, the campground is popular with whitewater enthusiasts in the spring. Many challenging rapids ranging from class 3 to 5 are a short distance away. Swimming is also popular in the summer and numerous river accesses are a short drive or walk from the campground. In the fall salmon and steelhead fishing in the Klamath River are within a 15 minute drive. The small town of Somes Bar is 2.5 miles from the campground where propane, groceries, post office and tackle are available at the store. Note: this is NOT the Oak Bottom campground at Whiskeytown Reservoir.
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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: $10 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per night
$10 per night for camping, which includes 1 vehicle. An additional $5 fee is charged for a second vehicle. Cash (exact change) or checks, made out to USDA (United States Department of Agriculture)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 41.3756322
Longitude: -123.4523755
Directions
To reach the Oak Bottom campground, travel seven miles north on Highway 96 from the Ukonom/Orleans Ranger District Office. At the Salmon River Road turn east and travel three miles.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.