Orr Lake Campground
Orr Lake is a popular fishing area with a beautiful view of Mt Shasta. The lake is the home of trout, bass, and catfish. A scenic trail along the east edge of the lake provides access to several fishing jetties and connects the 4 campsites on the east side of the lake with the 4 double sites on the north end of the lake. A boat ramp on the east shore and a hand-launch boat ramp on the north end also provide easy access to the lake.
At a Glance
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Fees: | No fee |
Usage: | Light |
Restrictions: | No water available so bring enough water for drinking, cooking and washing as well as extra water to drown campfires each day. Please camp in designated sites only and do not drive off designated gravel roads. Campfires in campsite fire rings only, subject to local restrictions. No campfires permitted along edge of lake or trail. Dogs on leash only. Camping limit 14 days. |
Closest Towns: | Bray, Macdoel |
Water: | None |
Restroom: | Vault |
Operated By: | US Forest Service |
General Information
Directions:From I-5 in Weed, CA travel northwest on US Hwy 97 approx 28 miles to Tennant Road. Turn east on Tennant Road approx 5 miles to Old State Hwy. Turn onto Old State Hwy to the town of Bray. At Bray turn north (left) on Forest Service Road 44N30X cross the Railroad tracks and continue for 2 miles to the campground. Or, from Hwy 97 at Macdoel go south on Old State Hwy approx 15 miles to the town of Bray. At Bray turn north (right) on Forest Service Road 44N30X cross the Railroad tracks and continue for 2 miles to the campground.
Activities
Campground Camping
No. of Sites | 4 single sites; 4 double sites (north side of lake) |
Reservation Info | Reservations not available. All sites are first come, first served. |
Fire Information | Campfires in fire rings provided, subject to local restrictions. Barbecue grills available. |
No. of Accessible sites | None |
RV Camping
General Info:
ParkingWatch overhead for low-hanging branches
No. of Sites | 4 single sites; 4 double sites (north side of lake) |
Reservation Info | No reservations |
Pavement Type for Parking | Gravel |
Size Restrictions | 30' |
Hookup - Sewer | No |
Dump Stations | No |
Hookups - Electric | No |
Fire Information | Campfires in fire rings provided, subject to local restrictions. Barbecue grills available. |
No. of Accessible sites | None |
Lake and Pond Fishing
Cleaning Station | no |
Difficulty Level: | Easy to Intermediate |
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Viewing Wildlife
A good area for riparian wildlife along the lake shore and forest birding. Some small mammals frequent the campsites.Scenic Driving
A short drive out county road 6P01/Tenant Road off the Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway
Pavement Type for Parking | Paved |
Swimming
Swimming, wading and water play off the shoreline in Orr Lake.Clothing Requirements | Swimming attire required. |
Water Temperature | Water temperature fluctuates with seasons, flow level and water depth. |
Water/Flow Level | Lake level remains fairly constant all season. Water temperature stays very cold all summer. |
Difficulty Level: | Intermediate to Difficult |
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Tubing
Tubing, wading and water play off the shoreline on Orr Lake. BEWARE: Wind can carry tubes away from shore and into deep water very quickly!Water/Flow Level | Lake level remains fairly constant all season. Water temperature stays very cold all summer. |
Difficulty Level: | Easy to Difficult |
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