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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.
Current Recreation Conditions
| Area Name | Status | Area Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Lake Trailhead | Open | |
| Beaver Creek Campground | Open | |
| Benjamin Creek Trailhead | Open | |
| Big Flat Campground | Temporarily Closed | 05/24/2024 Hazard Tree Mitigation underway. |
| Big Flat Trailhead | Open | 05/24/2024 Hazard Tree Mitigation underway. |
| Bingham Lake Trailhead | Open | 6/12/2024 Logs and rocks may exist on road. |
| Boulder Creek Trailhead | Open | 6/12/2024 Logs and rocks may exist on road. |
| Box Camp Trailhead | Open | 6/12/2024 |
| Carter Meadows Campground | Closed | 5/13/2024 Campground expected to open mid-June due to the good snow year we had, known hazard trees remaining to be mitigated, and needed repairs to the water systems before we can open. |
| Carter Meadows Summit Trailhead | Open | |
| Cecil Lake Trailhead | Open | 6/14/2024 Trailhead is likely accessible, however watch for trees and rocks on road. |
| China Gulch Trailhead | Open | 6/12/2024 Trailhead is likely accessible, however watch for trees and rocks on road. |
| Cold Spring Trailhead | Closed | 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 | |
| Deacon Lee Trailhead | Open | 6/12/2024 Trees down on the road approx. 1/2 mile from trailhead. |
| Deer Mountain / Chuck Best Snowmobile Park | Open | |
| Duck-Eaton Trailhead | Open | 6/12/2024 Trailhead is accessible. |
| East Boulder Trailhead | Open | 6/12/2024 Trailhead is accessible. |
| East Fork Campground | Open | Campground is open with no services. 05/24/2024 |
| Elbow Springs Trailhead | Open | |
| Etna Summit Trailhead | Open | |
| Fish Lake Trailhead | Open | |
| Fort Goff Campground | Open | |
| Four Corners Snowmobile Park | Open | |
| Fox Creek Ridge Trailhead | Open | |
| Garden Gulch Trailhead (MMW) | Open | 3/27/2024 This trailhead is likely unreachable until late spring due to snow. |
| Garden Gulch Trailhead (TAW) | Open | |
| Goosenest Trailhead | Unreachable | 5/13/24 Not accessible yet due to snow. |
| Grider Creek Campground | Open | |
| Grider Creek Trailhead | Open | |
| Grouse Gap Picnic Area | Closed | 5/15/24 Inaccessible due to snow. |
| Happy Camp Town Trailhead | Open | |
| Hidden Horse Campground | Closed | 5/13/2024 Campground expected to open mid-June due to the good snow year we had, known hazard trees remaining to be mitigated, and needed repairs to the water systems before we can open. |
| High Point Trailhead | Open | |
| Hotelling Campground | Open | 05/24/2024 Campground is open with no services. |
| Hotelling Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
| Idlewild Campground | Open | 5/23/24 Campground is open with services. |
| Indian Scotty Campground | Open | 5/1/2024 Campground is open with services. |
| Johnsons Hunting Ground Trailhead | Unreachable | 05/15/24 May be inaccessible due to snow and logs. |
| Jones Beach Picnic and River Access | Open | |
| Juanita Lake Boating Site | Open | |
| Juanita Lake Campground | Open | For reservations--www.recreation.gov or by phone 1-877-444-6777. |
| Juanita Lake Picnic Site | Open | |
| Kangaroo Lake Campground | Open | 6/14/2024 Campground open with non-potable water. |
| Kangaroo Lake Trailhead | Open | |
| Kelly Lake Trailhead | Open | |
| Kelsey Trailhead | Open | |
| Klamath National Wild & Scenic River | Open | |
| L. China Point River Access | Closed | Road closed due to landslide. |
| Little North Fork Trailhead | Open | |
| Long Gulch Trailhead | Open | 3/27/2024 Trailhead accessible but trails may be snowy. |
| Lovers Camp Campground | Open | 5/23/24 Campground is open with no services. |
| Lovers Camp Trailhead | Open | 5/1/24 Trailhead is accessible but trails may be snow covered. |
| Martins Dairy Campground | Closed | 6/18/24 Crews are falling hazard trees in the area. |
| Martins Dairy Horse Camp | Closed | 6/18/24 Crews are falling hazard trees in the area. |
| Matthews Creek Campground | Open | 5/1/24 Campground is open with potable water. |
| Middle Boulder Trailhead | Unreachable | 3/27/2024 This trailhead is likely unreachable until late spring due to snow. |
| Mt. Ashland Campground | Open | |
| Mt. Ashland area Pacific Crest Trail | Open | |
| Mule Bridge Trailhead | Open | |
| Mulebridge Campground | Open | 5/23/24 Campground is open with no services. |
| Music Creek Trailhead | Unreachable | 5/24/2024 This trailhead is likely unreachable until late spring due to snow. 40N54 road blocked by logs. |
| No Mans Trailhead | Open | |
| Norcross Campground | Open | |
| Norcross Trailhead | Open | |
| Nordheimer Trailhead | Open | |
| ONeil Creek Campground | Closed | Closed until further notice. |
| Orr Lake Campground | Open | |
| Paradise Trailhead | Open | |
| Paynes Lake Trailhead | Open | |
| Pluto's Cave | Open | |
| Poker Flat Trailhead | Open | |
| Pumice Crater and Crater Glass Flow Geologic Area | Open | |
| Red Bank Campground | Temporarily Closed | |
| Sarah Totten Campground | Open | |
| Scott Mountain Trailhead | Open | 4/26/2024 Trailhead is accessible but trails may be snow covered. |
| Seiad - Pacific Crest Trail | Open | |
| Shackleford Trailhead | Open | |
| Shafter Campground | Open | |
| Shafter Picnic Site | Open | |
| South Fork Trailhead | Open | |
| South Russian Trailhead | Open | 5/24/2024 40N54 road blocked by a log. Trailhead not accessible. |
| Sulphur Springs Campground | Open | |
| Sulphur Springs Trailhead | Open | |
| Taylor Lake Trailhead | Unreachable | 5/1/24 Trailhead is not accessible due to snow. |
| Trail Creek Campground | Open | |
| Trail Creek Trailhead | Open | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
| Trail Gulch Trailhead | Open | 3/27/2024 This trailhead is likely unreachable until late spring due to snow. |
| Tree of Heaven Campground | Open | |
| Tyler Meadows Trailhead | Unreachable | 12/11/2023 This trailhead is likely unreachable until spring 2024 due to snow. |
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