Camping & Cabins
The Klamath National Forest has 34 campgrounds and 10 picnic areas including some sites that are wheelchair accessible and some for horses and their riders.
Additionally, there are many dispersed camping areas on the Forest. The Forest's Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) depict short routes that often lead to dispersed campsites.
A California Campfire Permit is required if you wish to build a fire, use a BBQ or stove anywhere in the forest, except in developed campgrounds. Fire restrictions may be in place and may prohibit fires, BBQs or stoves when fire danger is high.
It is your responsibility to know the current fire danger level and to obtain the permit. Learn more about using fire safely and get your permit online here.
Big Flat Trailhead
Site Open
The Big Flat Trailhead is the starting point for popular hikes to the Trinity Alps Wilderness including Caribou Lakes.
Carter Meadows Campground
Site Temporarily Closed
There is one large group campsite available at the Carter Meadows campground that is available by reservation only. The site is designed for large groups with horses, and there are corrals for 25+…
East Fork Campground
Site Open
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.
Fort Goff Campground
Site Open
Fort Goff Campground is located on the banks of the Klamath River. This lovely little wayside campground has 5 walk-in campsites and a historic cemetery across the road. There is a pay phone here.…
Hidden Horse Campground
Site Closed
Hidden Horse has 6 campsites, one of which is designed to be accessible for people with disabilities. Each site has four 12'x12' corral stalls, but there are no watering troughs, so campers must…
Hotelling Campground
Site Open
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…
Idlewild Campground
Site Open
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…
Indian Scotty Campground
Site Temporarily Closed
Indian Scotty has 27 first come/first served campsites on the Scott River and 1 group site available by reservation only.  Â
Juanita Lake Campground
Site Closed
Campers will need to plan ahead to make reservations.Juanita Lake offers a unique combination of recreation opportunities. The campground has 23 campsites (map) and one 50 person group camp. The 55…
Kangaroo Lake Campground
Site Temporarily Closed
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…