Salmon/Scott River Ranger District

Area Status: Open

Water activities, boating, floating and swimming abound on the two Wild and Scenic Rivers of the Salmon and the Scott.

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	District Office and Visitor Center open Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Operated By:	US Forest Service

General Information

Directions: From Yreka take State Hwy 3 south approx 15 miles to Fort Jones. The Salmon/Scott River Ranger District Office is located at 11263 N Hwy 3 in Fort Jones California at the intersection with Scott River Road.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Areas for Campground Camping at Salmon/Scott River Ranger District

RV Camping

Areas for RV Camping at Salmon/Scott River Ranger District

Group Camping

Areas for Group Camping at Salmon/Scott River Ranger District

Lake and Pond Fishing

Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Salmon/Scott River Ranger District

Kangaroo Lake Campground

River and Stream Fishing

Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Salmon/Scott River Ranger District

Ice Fishing

Areas for Ice Fishing at Salmon/Scott River Ranger District

Kangaroo Lake Campground

Day Hiking

Areas for Day Hiking at Salmon/Scott River Ranger District

Backpacking

Areas for Backpacking at Salmon/Scott River Ranger District

Horse Camping

Areas for Horse Camping at Salmon/Scott River Ranger District

Horse Riding

Areas for Horse Riding at Salmon/Scott River Ranger District

Big Game Hunting

Hunting is permitted on areas of the Klamath National Forest. There is the opportunity for deer, elk, bear, multiple small game animals, and predators. Within the Salmon/Scott District, deer zones B2 and B6 are available starting the middle of August and running until the middle of October. Elk hunts available in the Marble Mountain zone begin in September and end in November. Bear hunts available on the district start in September and run until the end of December.

Hunters must be in possession of all California State required licenses and tags, and hunt during valid hunting seasons. For maps, information and regulations, contact the California Department of Fish and Game at (530) 225-2300 or online at www.wildlife.ca.gov

Game Bird/Waterfowl

Hunting is permitted on areas of the Klamath National Forest. There are opportunities for Grouse, Turkey, Dove, Pheasant, Quail, Pigeon and Waterfowl. The Salmon/Scott River Ranger District is a particularly good area for Mountain Quail and Grouse in the timber-lined hills that surround the district.

Hunters must be in possession of all California State required licenses and tags, and hunt during valid hunting seasons. For maps, information and regulations, contact the California Department of Fish and Wildlife at (530) 225-2300 or online at www.wildlife.ca.gov