Indian Scotty Campground (NFS)

Camping in Siskiyou CountyAlong the Scott River

Name of Campground:

Indian Scotty

Elevation: Approx. 2400 ft.
Number of campsites: 28 family sites. Group site available.
Affiliation: National Forest Campground – Klamath National Forest – Scott River Ranger District.
Open Dates: May thru October: Maximum Stay, 14 days.

Notes: This is one of those great campgrounds loved by locals. Quiet and beautiful. Right on the lovely Scott River. Great for tent campers, trailers, RV's, etc.

Location/address: Located off of Scott River Road approximately 14 miles from the town of Ft. Jones.

From Interstate 5: Exit at Yreka, exit # 773 (most southern exit) go west to intersection of S. Main St. and Ft. Jones Road (Hwy 3). Turn and go southwest on Hwy 3 about 17 miles to Ft. Jones. Some steep hills to note if pulling a trailer. At Ft. Jones continue through town until you reach the intersection of Scott River Road. Turn west on Scott River Road (County Rd. 7F01) about 18 miles. The road will eventually narrow, but is passable. Watch for Forest Route 44N45 on left across bridge. Indian Scotty Campground will be ½ mile on right.

Services: Groceries and supplies available in Yreka and Ft. Jones. Hospital in Ft. Jones and Yreka.

NFS link: Indian Scotty Campground

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

Scott River Ranger District
11263 N. Hiway 3
Ft. Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-1298

Reservation information: Reservations required for group site.

Klamath National Forest website

Price for camping: $10 family site. $30 group site.
Amenities:
· Vault toilets
· Wheel Chair Access
· Picnic
· River Access
· Drinking Water
· Rafting
· Fishing
· Horseshoes
· Swimming -- River
· Hiking


General description: Campground is located in forested area adjacent to Scott River. Campground usually has campsites available. Shaded area in trees and mountains alongside river. Can be hot during summer days. Fishing in river alongside campground includes trout and steelhead. Tubing and swimming along with rafting and kayaking. Trails near the campground. Bears and other wildlife in area, but not often seen. Poison oak possible in the area. Campsites offer picnic tables and grills. Water is potable, but has high iron content. Currently new pipes and filtering system is being installed.

Trailer/RV suitability: Dirt/gravel roads in campground, a little bumpy. Max spur 65 feet. Lots of trees and some lower branches.

Tree of Heaven Campground (NFS)

Camping in Siskiyou County, California

Click here for more photos of Tree of Heaven Campsite.

Open: May through October

Along California State Hwy 96 (in the State of Jefferson)

Name of Campground: Tree of HeavenElevation: Approx. 2100 ft.
Number of campsites: 20 family sites. 1 Handicapped accessible site.
Affiliation: National Forest Campground – Klamath National Forest – Scott River Ranger District.
Open Dates: Open Year Round: Maximum Stay, 14 days.

Location/address: Located on Hwy 96 approximately 4 miles East from Historic Hwy 99 (aka Hwy 263 and State Hwy 3) intersection a few miles north of Yreka, California.

Directions from Yreka: Accessible off of Interstate 5 at Yreka, Ca. From Yreka take Main Street going north. Main Street is Historic Hwy 99, currently known as Hwy 263 or Hwy 3. Travel about 7 miles to intersect Hwy 96 (State of Jefferson Highway). Take a hard left and travel 4 miles East. Campground will be on left down a hill.

Notes: This is a nice campground for RV's, tents, trailers, bikers and all others. Large motor homes (Class C) may find it unsuitable. Maximum spur is 34 feet. A easy choice for I-5 travelers wanting a "get away" spot for the evening while transiting the area. Great for fishing, relaxing, lots of shade. Right on the river.

Tree of Heaven Birding Nature Trail: There is a 1/4 mile trail that begins at the campground area and winds along the riparian habitat of the Klamath River. There are interpretive signs that cover bird identification, adaptations, habitat selection and fire ecology.

Services nearby: Groceries, fuel, fishing supplies, hospital in nearby Yreka.

Klamath National Forest Alerts

Campground Information

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

Scott River Ranger District
11263 N. Hiway 3
Ft. Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-1298

Reservation information: Reservations required for group site. Contact regarding reservations for individual campsites.


Price for camping: $15 family site.
Amenities:

Wheel chair access

Vault toilets
· Picnic/Hiking
· River Access
· Drinking Water
· Boating -- launch
· Rafting
· Fishing
· Birding/nature trail
· Horseshoes & volleyball
General description: Campground is located on the banks of the Klamath River. Shaded and open areas available. Year round trout fishing, seasonal salmon and steelhead fishing. Boat launch. Volleyball and horseshoe pits. Good river access. Birding/nature trail in the campground. Prepare for mosquitoes in the summer.

Trailer/RV suitability: Many areas easily accessible for trailers. Road into campground is somewhat steep, however.

Campsite Photos for Tree of Heaven

Once you arrive down the hill to the campground you will see the choices of the camping spaces along the Klamath River. This is a view looking from one end.