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Recreation
Want to kick back and relax under shady pines by a sparkling lake? Looking for a "base camp" for a day of hiking, boating, white water rafting, fishing, or swimming? Want to just get out of the house for the day for a nice picnic in the great outdoors? If so, the Klamath National Forest can offer you that and more!
With nearly one million acres for your enjoyment, relaxation, and exploration, you can experience the solitude of the wilderness or enjoy camping near others in developed campgrounds. Camp in densely forested woodlands or open meadows, discover secluded flats along river banks and enjoy panoramic views of majestic mountains.
A continuing goal of the Klamath National Forest is to make these recreational opportunities accessible to persons with disabilities.
Juanita Lake Campground Becomes “Reservation Only”
Originally, a first come, first served campground, the popular Juanita Lake Campground located within the Goosenest Ranger District of Klamath National Forest is moving to a reservation only system through Recreation.gov or by phone 1-877-444-6777. No more driving all the way to the campground only to find it full; beginning next week campers can reserve their dates and favorite campsite and guarantee it will be waiting for them when the campground opens in early June. More information.
Recreation Conditions Report
| Area Name | Status | Area Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Lake Trailhead | Unreachable | 5/18/23 There is a landslide on the road to the trailhead blocking access. |
| Beaver Creek Campground | Open | 5/18/23 Campground is open. |
| Benjamin Creek Trailhead | Open | |
| Big Flat Campground | Closed | Closed for winter but will re-open in June if weather conditions allow. |
| Big Flat Trailhead | Unreachable | |
| Bingham Lake Trailhead | Open | 5/22/23 Trailhead accessible but trail may be snowy. |
| Boulder Creek Trailhead | Open | |
| Box Camp Trailhead | Open | 5/17/23 Trailhead is accessible but trail may be snowy. |
| Carter Meadows Campground | Closed | Expect later than usual opening date due to accumulated snow. |
| Carter Meadows Summit Trailhead | Open | 5/29/23 Trailhead is accessible but trails are snowy. |
| Cecil Lake Trailhead | Open | |
| China Gulch Trailhead | Unreachable | 5/29/23 Snowdrifts remain. Projected access in June. |
| Cold Spring Trailhead | Unreachable | 5/18/23 Trailhead is closed and inaccessible because of a landslide on Forest Road 45N78. |
| Cook and Green Pass Trailhead | Open | |
| Curly Jack Campground | Open | 5/18/23 Campground is open. |
| Deacon Lee Trailhead | Open | |
| Deer Mountain / Chuck Best Snowmobile Park | Open | |
| Duck-Eaton Trailhead | Open | 5/29/23 Trailhead is accessible. Lakes remain under snow. |
| East Fork Campground | Open | 5/15/23 Campground is open for the season. |
| Elbow Springs Trailhead | Open | 5/30/23 |
| Etna Summit Trailhead | Open | 5/29/23 Trailhead is accessible but trails are snowy. |
| Fish Lake Trailhead | Open | 5/29/23 Trailhead is accessible but trails are snowy. |
| Fort Goff Campground | Open | 5/18/23 Campground is open. |
| Four Corners Snowmobile Park | Open | |
| Fox Creek Ridge Trailhead | Open | 5/24/23 Trailhead may be accessible, however Lakes remain under snow. |
| Garden Gulch Trailhead (MMW) | Open | |
| Garden Gulch Trailhead (TAW) | Open | |
| Goosenest Trailhead | Open | |
| Grider Creek Campground | Closed | |
| Grider Creek Trailhead | Open | |
| Grouse Gap Picnic Area | Unreachable | 5/18/23 Inaccessible due to snow. |
| Happy Camp Town Trailhead | Open | |
| Hidden Horse Campground | Closed | 5/17/23 Expected to open in June due to accumulated snow. |
| High Point Trailhead | Open | |
| Hotelling Campground | Open | 5/15/23 Campground is open. |
| Hotelling Trailhead | Open | |
| Humbug OHV Recreation Area | Temporarily Closed | |
| Idlewild Campground | Open | 5/15/23 Campground is open for the season. Non-potable water only. |
| Indian Scotty Campground | Open | 5/15/23 Campground is open for the season with all services. |
| Johnsons Hunting Ground Trailhead | None | 5/29/23 |
| Jones Beach Picnic and River Access | Open | Limited services during winter season. |
| Juanita Lake Boating Site | Open | |
| Juanita Lake Campground | Closed | Due to accumulated snow and water system upgrades in process, the campground will open in early June. This campground is moving to a reservation only system through www.recreation.gov or by phone 1-877-444-6777. No more driving all the way to the campground only to find it full; beginning May 15, campers can reserve their dates and favorite campsite and guarantee it will be waiting for them when the campground opens in early June. |
| Juanita Lake Picnic Site | Open | |
| Juniper Flat OHV Area | Closed | Juniper Flats OHV area is closed until further notice due to vandalism, excessive littering, and other illegal activity. Please contact the Goosenest Ranger District for additional information. |
| Kangaroo Lake Campground | Closed | Expect later than usual opening date due to accumulated snow. |
| Kangaroo Lake Trailhead | Unreachable | |
| Kelly Lake Trailhead | Open | 5/29/23 Remaining snowdrifts melting fast. |
| Kelsey Trailhead | Open | |
| Klamath National Wild & Scenic River | Open | 5/18/23 High water conditions. |
| L. China Point River Access | Closed | Road closed due to landslide. |
| Little North Fork Trailhead | Open | |
| Long Gulch Trailhead | Open | 5/29/23 Trailhead is accessible but trails are snowy. |
| Lovers Camp Campground | Open | Corral water shut down for winter. |
| Lovers Camp Trailhead | Open | |
| Martins Dairy Campground | Closed | Expect later than usual opening date due to accumulated snow. |
| Martins Dairy Horse Camp | Closed | Expect later than usual opening date due to accumulated snow. |
| Matthews Creek Campground | Open | 5/17/23 Open for the season. Non-potable water. |
| Middle Boulder Trailhead | Open | |
| Mt. Ashland Campground | Unreachable | 5/18/23 Closed for winter but will re-open in mid-June if weather conditions allow. |
| Mt. Ashland area Pacific Crest Trail | Unreachable | 5/18/23 Inaccessible due to snow but will re-open in mid-June if weather conditions allow. |
| Mule Bridge Trailhead | Open | |
| Mulebridge Campground | Open | No winter service. |
| Music Creek Trailhead | None | 5/29/23 Trailhead may be accessible but trails are snowy. |
| No Mans Trailhead | Closed | 5/18/23 Road to trailhead closed due to a landslide. |
| Norcross Campground | Open | 5/18/23 Campground is open. No water. |
| Norcross Trailhead | Open | 5/18/23 Trailhead is open. Be aware that the 2021 McCash Fire severely impacted the trails around this trailhead. |
| ONeil Creek Campground | Closed | 5/18/23 Closed until further notice. |
| Orr Lake Campground | Open | |
| Paradise Trailhead | Open | |
| Paynes Lake Trailhead | Open | |
| Poker Flat Trailhead | Open | 5/29/23 |
| Pumice Crater and Crater Glass Flow Geologic Area | Open | |
| Red Bank Campground | Open | 5/15/23 Campground is open. Tentatively closed in June for Salmon habitat restoration. |
| Sarah Totten Campground | Open | 5/18/23 Campground is open. No water. Boat ramp open. |
| Scott Mountain Trailhead | Open | 5/29/23 Trailhead is accessible but trails may be snowy. |
| Seiad - Pacific Crest Trail | Open | 5/18/23 Open and accessible. |
| Shackleford Trailhead | Open | |
| Shadow Creek Campground | Closed | Decommissioned. |
| Shafter Campground | Closed | Closed for winter but will re-open in May if weather conditions allow. |
| Shafter Picnic Site | Closed | Closed for winter but will re-open in May if weather conditions allow. |
| South Fork Trailhead | Open | |
| South Russian Trailhead | Open | |
| Sulphur Springs Campground | Open | 5/18/23 Campground is open. |
| Sulphur Springs Trailhead | Open | Be aware that the 2021 McCash Fire severely impacted the trails that lead to the Marble Mountains Wilderness. |
| Taylor Lake Trailhead | Open | 5/29/23 Trailhead may be accessible but trails are snowy. |
| Trail Creek Campground | Closed | Expect later than usual opening date due to accumulated snow. |
| Trail Creek Trailhead | Open | |
| Trail Gulch Trailhead | Open | 5/29/23 Trailhead may be accessible but trails are snowy. |
| Tree of Heaven Campground | Open | 5/18/23 Campground is open but water is non-potable. |
| Tyler Meadows Trailhead | Open | |
| West Branch Campground | Closed | This campground and bridge to the campground were burned severely by the Slater Fire in September 2020. |
Spotlights
Juanita Lake Campground
Campers will need to plan ahead to make reservations.
Juanita Lake offers a unique combination of recreation opportunities. The campground has 23 campsites and one 50 person group camp. The 55 acre lake is regularly stocked with trout and has a bass and catfish population. There is a 1.5-mile paved, barrier free trail that circles the lake with two fishing jetties for easy access to the lake.
Pack it in, pack it out. To address bear problems in the campground, the garbage cans in the campground are being locked until a solution can be found to prevent bear tampering. Please, store your trash in an enclosed space and take it with you when you leave. Help us keep the campground clean and protect wildlife and visitor safety.
Water is non-potable until further notice. Do not use the water for drinking or cooking without first bringing it to a full boil.
Bear Advisory
Please follow bear-safe practices for food storage and camp cleanliness. More information about bear safety.
Highlights
