Dillon Creek Campground

This campground has several single-family campsites, all equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A host may be on-site. Roads throughout the campground are paved. There are no electric/water/sewer hookups at this campground. Showers are not provided but pressurized drinking water is available. Campground host is located at campground entrance.

Active Alerts

Dillon Fire Closure

Reservations

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Reservations must be made 3 days in advance.

General Information

The roar of cascading Dillon Creek provides the perfect atmosphere for a peaceful, yet adventurous stay in the densely wooded Siskiyou Mountains.

Dillon's mountainous terrain combines the warmth of the summer sun with cool gentle breezes which wind their way through these majestic canyons. As you walk the winding path to one of the most scenic and refreshing natural “swimming holes” in northern California, every conceivable form of outdoor adventure is within your grasp.

For added family activities in the area you can visit “Oogaromtok” (Frog Pond), or take the scenic drive to Nordheimer Flat up the Salmon River Road.

The campsites, carved into the mountain slopes, are sheltered, shaded, and offer privacy.

The bear-proof garbage containers are a cautious reminder that you are in a riparian habitat area with a widely diversified wildlife population.

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Interagency Park Passes are honored at the Six Rivers National Forest:
Interagency Senior Pass: A lifetime pass for citizens or permanent residents of the U.S., age 62 or older. There is a one-time $80 fee.

Interagency Access Pass: A lifetime pass free to citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. who have a permanent disability, regardless of age.

Holders of the above passes receive a 50% discount on camping fees on the Smith River NRA and Six Rivers National Forest. The passes also cover access to and use of many other Federal recreation sites that charge entrance or standard amenity fees.

Obtain passes at National Forest or Grassland offices; or by mail through USGS—inquire at 1 (888) 275-8747 or online at fedrecpass@usgs.gov; or visit the USGS store at https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes.

Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $10 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $5 per vehicle per night

$10 per night for camping; $5 extra vehicle fee; $5 for day use. Envelopes are available at the fee board.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 41.57424742

Longitude: -123.5408186

Directions

From the South, take State Route 96 North ( off of State Route 299 in Willow Creek) and proceed for 60.2 miles. The campground will be on the left hand side.

From the North (Interstate 5), take State Route 96 south west, past Happy Camp, for 85.7 miles. The campground will be on the right hand side.