Things to do along Highway 89

McCloud:

For a brochure/map on all the museums of Siskiyou County please see download here at the Siskiyou County Historical Society website. (look for box on lower left of first page for .pdf file.)

Be sure and bring your camera! Excellent photography opportunities in Siskiyou County!

• Heritage Junction of McCloud, 320 Main Street, McCloud, CA 96057. (530) 964-2604. Open May through October. (museum)

• Be sure and stop and walk around McCloud and visit the historic shops and restaurants!

• A drive out of Siskiyou County to McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park is worth a side trip!
  

Along Highway 139

Tulelake, California:

For a brochure/map on all the museums of Siskiyou County please see download here at the Siskiyou County Historical Society website. (look for box on lower left of first page for .pdf file.)

Be sure and hone your photography skills before visiting Siskiyou County, you will have wonderful photo opportunities.

• WWII Valor in the Pacific National Monument, 800 South Main Street, Tulelake, CA 96134. (530) 260-0537. WWII Valor in the Pacific.
• Tulelake Museum of Local History, 800 South Main Street, Tulelake, CA. 96134. (530) 667-5312. Tulelake Museum of Local History. Open year round.
• Klamath Basin NWR Visitor Center, 4009 Hill Road, Tulelake, CA 96134. (530) 667-2231. Klamath Basin NWR Visitor Center. Open year round.
• Lava Beds National Monument, 1 Indian Well Headquarters, Tulelake, CA 96134. (530) 667-8100. Lava Beds National Monument. Open year round.
  

Waiiaka Trailer Haven ~ Yreka

Waiiaka Trailer Haven
240 Sharps Road
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-4500

This is a well-established commercial establishment open year round within the city limits. The trailer park is located right off Interstate 5 at the first exit heading north. Waiiaka offers full hookups, laundry room, wifi, cable TV, and most sites are pull through. This park is affiliated with "Good Sam" Parks. The park boasts of shady spots, and a view of a typical site is shown in one of the pictures above. They have a self serve process for travelers just wanting to use the dump station service for a small fee. The office is open part time, but sign in sheets and directions are posted at the office. There are some full time residents in this park and during fair season in August the park is generally quite full as it is located next to the fairgrounds.

Free WiFi. Cable TV available.

What to do:
Waiiaka is located nearby to many services, all within a short drive. Within about a mile plus one can find major grocery stores, gas stations, a hospital, and full service RV repair. The excellent Siskiyou County Museum is nearby as well as the local library, parks, movie theater, art galleries, antique shops, restaurants, etc., and the Klamath National Forest Headquarters. Yreka is home to a National Historic District and it can be found at the central exit off of I-5. There is a nice walking tour of both the commercial district as well as Third Street, a residential district. A walk around town should include a visit to the Siskiyou County Courthouse and see the largest gold display south of the Yukon. During the summer months a ride on the Blue Goose Train through the Shasta Valley is a great way to spend an afternoon. The Yreka Chamber of Commerce has a welcome center at the corner of Broadway and Miner Streets, be sure and stop in and pick up maps, brochures and other items of interest. A visit to the Yreka History Blog will give one a taste of the history of this gold rush town.

How to get there:
While driving north on Interstate 5 take the first Yreka exit at Moonlit Oaks. (The name likely won't be on any signs...) At the end of the off ramp turn right towards the fairgrounds and within a few yards a stop sign at Fairlane Road. Turn left and travel past the fairgrounds on Fairlane Road (frontage road) and look for the large billboard sign on the right side of the street. Turn right at Sharps Road and travel less than 1/4 mile to the entrance of Waiiaka Trailer Haven.

Rates:
Current rates as of this posting, are $28 per day for full hookups. Non-guest use of the dump station is listed as $5.

Link for reviews on this park: RV Park Reviews

Bridge Flat Campground (NFS)

Name of Campground: Bridge Flat

This small, but nice campground is located right on the Scott River near river access with good fishing, rafting in spring, swimming in summer.  We are sorry to report:  At last visit it appears that the Forest Service has eliminated this campground for "official" camping.  The area is still accessible right off of the road, but the signs have been removed as well as the tables and other amenities.  It is believed the area is still available for day use and camping as a "dispersed area".  Please contact the Forest Headquarters for up to date information.

Elevation: Approximately 2,200 ft.

Number of Campsites: 4 family sites. Sites are flat and is handicap accessible.

Day use: Available

Affiliation: National Forest Campground Klamath National Forest ~ Scott River Ranger District.

Hiking: Across the road from the Kelsey Creek Trail. Nice day hikes and longer trips into the Marble Mountain Wilderness.

Open Dates: Most sites within the Klamath National Forest are open from mid-May through mid-October. Some sites may be available with reduced services.

Campsites are on first come basis.

Price: Free! 

Amenities:

• Picnic
• River Access nearby
• Floating the river ~ summer
• Rafting the river ~ spring
• Swimming the river ~ summer
• Hiking
• Seasonal Fishing
• Water View
• Immediate access from road
• Handicapped accessible

Please note: Drinking water is not available. Pack garbage out.  The Forest Service says if you use river water to drink or cook with, be sure and boil properly or have an adequate filtration system.

General Description:

Campground is in forested area adjacent to Scott River Road and at water's edge, however, located above on a cliff. Shaded area in trees. Undergrowth dry in mid to late summer. Wildlife may include black bears, deer, mountain lions, birds of prey. Poison oak may be in the area.

Services: Store and services 17 miles at Fort Jones. Major supplies in Yreka on Interstate 5. Automobile fuel services available in Fort Jones. Nearest Hospital and full service emergency room: Yreka, however, emergency medical services may be available in Fort Jones.

Directions from Yreka: Take the first exit (heading north) from Yreka on Interstate 5 for Highway 3. Turn south from the first stop light after exit at intersection towards Fort Jones. Travel past WalMart and drive to Fort Jones, about 15 miles. Note: If towing a trailer, parts of the road is steep in some areas, but passable. Drive through the town of Fort Jones and continue on Hwy 3 until the Scott River Road which will on the right just at the end of town. The road will be at the corner where the Scott River Ranger District Station is located. Follow the Scott River Road for approximately 17 miles. Just prior to the campground a small bridge will be crossed.

Location/address: Located on Scott River Road about 17 miles from Fort Jones.

Map link: Bridge Flat Campground

Contacts:

Klamath National Forest Headquarters
1711 South Main Street
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-6131

Scott River Ranger District
11263 N. Highway 3
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-5351

Fort Goff Campground (NFS) Hwy 96

Name of Campground: Fort Goff
This small, but beautiful campground is located right on the Klamath River near beaches and Class 2 and 3 rapids.



Elevation: Approximately 1,300 ft.
Number of Campsites: 5 Walk-in only.
Parking is adjacent to camp area and adjacent to Hwy 96.
Day use: Available
Affiliation: National Forest Campground Klamath National Forest ~ Happy Camp Ranger District
Open Dates: Most sites within Klamath National Forest are open from mid-May through mid-October. Some sites may be available with reduced services.

Campsites are on first come basis.

Price for camping: Free :)

For rafters ~ Klamath River Access Maps available at Forest Service Offices

Amenities:

• Vault toilets
• Picnic
• River Access
• Floating the river
• Rafting
• Fishing
• Swimming - River
• Hiking
• Seasonal trout and steelhead fishing
• Water View
• Immediate access from Hwy 96

Please note: Drinking water is not available, pack garbage out.

General Description: Campground is in forested area adjacent to Hiway 96 and at water's edge of the Klamath River. Shaded area in trees. Undergrowth dry in mid to late summer. Wildlife may include black bears, deer, mountain lions, birds of prey. Poison oak may be in the area.

Services: Nearby store for basic supplies at Seiad Valley or Happy Camp. Major supplies available in Yreka on I-5. Automobile fuel services may be available in Happy Camp at card lock station. Nearest Hospital: Yreka, however ambulance service is located in Happy Camp.

Directions from Yreka: Follow Main Street out of town going North (also known as Hwy 263, Hwy 3, and old Hwy 99). Follow the Shasta River until the road intersects Hwy 96 (about 7 miles). Turn west and follow the Klamath River on Hwy 96 approximately 60 miles. Once you pass Seiad Valley (very small town) travel about 5 miles west and look for the campground on the river side of the road.

Location/address: Located on Hiway 96 about 5 miles west of the small town of Seiad Valley. Approximately 10+ miles east of the town of Happy Camp.

Map link: Fort Goff Campground

Contacts: Klamath National Forest Headquarters
1711 South Main Street
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 842-6131

Happy Camp Ranger District
P. O. Box 377
Happy Camp, CA 96039
(530) 493-1777