FAQs
You can generally camp anywhere on National Forests, unless the area is posted otherwise. If you need your vehicle to camp, there may be some restrictions on where you can go. You may not drive or camp where you will cause resource damage, such as making vehicle ruts off roadways or damaging trees or streams. We recommend that you camp at least 150 feet from all lakes and streams. The distance you may pull your vehicle off an established roadway will vary, depending on the travel management policies of each forest. Generally, you may not drive more than 300 feet off a roadway to park, but this distance may be less in some areas. Please contact the local office near where you want to go and be sure to inquire about current fire restrictions.
Many campgrounds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. You would contact Recreation.gov for any Forest Service campground reservation. Call the toll-free number 1-877-444-6777, or visit the website at Recreation.gov for prices and availability. You need to make reservations at least five days in advance. It is possible to reserve individual sites 240 days in advance and group sites 360 days in advance.
For those who prefer solitude and privacy, dispersed or backcountry camping may be allowed within the forest boundary. Contact the contact the local office for restrictions such as fire restrictions that may apply.
Campgrounds on the Klamath National Forest may be reserved for your convenience. Recreation.gov, a one-stop reservation service for the US Forest Service outdoor recreation facilities and activities, provides a list of reservable campgrounds, locations and amenities available. You may reserve a campsite online, or call the toll-free number at 1-877-444-6777.