U. Dillon Creek River Access
Parking for Dillon Creek River Access is on Hwy 96 across the road from the Dillon Creek Campground. Access the Klamath River by hiking down an undeveloped trail along the Dillon Creek. The Dillon Creek Trail starts on the north side of Dillon Creek near the bridge, and continues several miles upstream along Dillon Creek. The Dillon Creek Campground is a fee area, please do not park…
V.. Blue Nose River Access
This small access to the Klamath river is not signed on Hwy 96. It consists of a rough road to the water's edge and has no room for turn around or parking.
W. Persido Bar River Access
Persido Bar (sometimes incorrectly called Persidio Bar) is a high-use, popular take-out for river floaters. There is a graded gravel road to the large cobble bar and a flat road to the water's edge. There is a permanent restroom and ample parking.
X. Ti Bar River Access
The road off Hwy 96 down to the cobble bar at Ti Bar will accommodate RV's. There is an information sign, permanent restroom, ample parking and shaded dispersed camping area. Large rigs should check for overhead clearance when parking under trees.
Y. Rock Creek River Access
Parking for Rock Creek River Access is only on Hwy 96 and is limited. There is a 1/4 mile steep hiking trail to the river.
Z. Stuarts Bar River Access
Downstream from the R. Lyle Davis bridge is a dirt road leading to a steep graded road to the river bar under the bridge. There is parking available.
Due to steepness and very sharp switchback, this access is not recommended for vehicles towing jet boat trailers, etc.
Zz. Green Riffle River Access/Mandatory Take Out
You must exit the Klamath River here. This is the last legal take out before the Ishi Pishi Falls (class 6). A 1/2 mile long graded road leads to the river bar with an unimproved road to the water's edge.
Norcross Trailhead
The Norcross Trailhead is located at the southern end of the Norcross Campground. Completely destroyed in the Panther Fire in 2008, Norcross Campground has been rebuilt and reopened in late 2009. Water is available for horses but not for human consumption. There are two main trails out of Norcross heading into the Marble Mountain Wilderness; the Elk Creek Trail and the Kelsey National Recreation Trail…
Kelly Lake Trailhead
One mile north of West Branch Campground on the paved forest road 48 (Grayback Rd) is the turnoff to Kelly Lake Trailhead. A 7 mile gravel road takes you to the large parking lot and restroom for the Trailhead. A short, easy 1/4 walk and you are at beautiful little Kelly Lake. There are two campsites here: one on the southeast end and one on the northwest end. The trail goes northwest for 3 miles to the Poker Flat…
Poker Flat Trailhead
Three miles north of West Branch Campground on the paved forest road 48 (Grayback Rd) is the turnoff to Poker Flat Trailhead. Another 9 miles on gravel roads will get you to the Poker Flat Trailhead, parking lot and restroom. The trail heads south following near the forest boundary to Youngs Valley where you can pick up the Clear Creek National Recreation Trail.
Grouse Gap Picnic Area
Grouse Gap doubles as a picnic site in the summer and a snow shelter for cross country skiers in winter. It has a covered pavilion enclosed on 2 sides with a central wood burning fireplace. There is one picnic table, restrooms and good parking. The pavilion looks out over the Klamath National Forest with views to Mt Shasta. This shelter is also used by through hikers on the PCT.
Elbow Springs Trailhead
This is the trailhead for the Kelsey National Recreation Trail leading into the Siskiyou Wilderness and providing access to Bear Lakes. The Kelsey Trail once stretched from Crescent City inland to Fort Jones. It was a main supply route in the 1850's for the fort and brought much needed supplies to the miners in the goldfields. Water is scarce on this trail. Not recommended for stock use. The turn-off is labeled "…
Salmon/Scott River Ranger District
Water activities, boating, floating and swimming abound on the two Wild and Scenic Rivers of the Salmon and the Scott.
Big Flat Campground
Big Flat campground has 9 campsites, and access to many trails in the Trinity Alps Wilderness, including the Caribou Lakes. There is no potable water or garbage service provided, but there are vault toilets in the campground. There is also a small corral. Due to elevation, accessibility determined by snow levels.
**Effective October 23 - no water or trash service is available for the winter season.**
East Fork Campground
East Fork campground has 6 campsites right on the confluence of the East and South forks of the Salmon River. There is no water and no garbage services here, but there is a vault toilet available.
Hotelling Campground
Hotelling campground has 4 campsites right on the South Fork of the Salmon River. Easy access makes it a popular destination all summer long with the locals.
**Effective October 23 - no water or trash service is available for the winter season.**
Idlewild Campground
Idlewild campground has 11 campsites located on the North Fork of the Salmon River. There is potable water and garbage service provided during the summer season. There are vault toilets available.
**Effective October 23 - no water or trash service is available for the winter season. **
Matthews Creek Campground
Matthews Creek campground has 10 campsites located on the South Fork of the Salmon River. There is easy river access available and a number of nice swimming holes nearby the campground.
Indian Scotty Campground
Indian Scotty has 27 first come/first served campsites on the Scott River and 1 group site available by reservation only.
Kangaroo Lake Campground
Kangaroo Lake campground has 18 sites, 13 of which are drive-in and 5 are walk-in. The campground also provides accessible facilities, including a 1/4 mile paved trail right down to the lake. The lake itself covers 25 acres, and is 110 feet deep. There is no boat ramp but motorless boats are permitted.
This is Bear Country. All food must be secured overnight and when not attended. Always keep a clean camp and do not…
George Geary River Access
This access to the Salmon River is designated Day Use Only, no overnight camping. It has a graded gravel ramp to a cobble bar for parking. Boats must be carried a short distance to the water. There is limited parking and some shade. There are 2 picnic tables and a vault toilet.
Oak Bottom River Access
Across the road from the Oak Bottom Campground this access is a graded gravel ramp to parking on a cobble bar. Boats must be carried a short distance to the water.
Brannon Bar River Access
There is limited parking here. Additional parking can be found across the road at Wooley Creek Trailhead. There is a graded gravel ramp to a cobble bar. Boats must be carried a short distance to the water. There is a bulletin board with information.
Butler Creek River Access
This access to the Salmon River is a graded gravel ramp down to bedrock. Boats must be carried a short distance across the bedrock to the water. Butler Creek has a vault toilet, two picnic tables and bulletin boards.
Cascade River Access
Views overlooking the rapids on the Salmon River. Good spot to photograph rafters. Hike 1/4 mile down to an overlook of the rapids. Hike down to the water.