Shadow Creek Campground (NFS)

Shadow Creek Campground

Out of the way and often private camping area, suitable for tents, small campers, and possibly small trailers. Parts of the access road are quite narrow, check with Forest Service for details prior to traveling in this area.

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Elevation: approx. 2900ft.

Number of campsites: 5 family sites – Day use available

Affiliation: National Forest Campground – Klamath National Forest – Salmon River Ranger District.

Open Dates: May to October: Maximum Stay, 14 days.

Location/address: Located 23 miles southwest of the town of Callahan on Hwy 3 (Forest Route 93). Campground sign was missing at last visit. Look for “Certification Area” sign to help locate campground from road. From Yreka and Interstate 5 travel Hwy 3 from Yreka to Fort Jones and on to Callahan, this portion of the drive is 41 miles. Together with the "leg" from Callahan to the campground will be approximately 64 miles. Note the majority of the route is on small 2 lane country roads with portions one lane wide.

NFS Shadow Creek

Contacts: Klamath National Forest Headquarters

1711 South Main Street

Yreka, CA 96097

(530) 842-6131

Salmon River Ranger District

11263 N. Hwy 3

Ft. Jones, CA 96032

(530) 468-5351

Reservation information: Campsites on a first come basis.

Website: Shadow Creek Campground

Price for camping: Free!

Amenities:

· Vault toilets

· River next to campground

· Drinking Water – hand pump

· Fishing

· Mountain Bikes

· Hiking

· Nearby wilderness trail heads

General description: Campground is located in shaded area in conifer on the East Fork of the Salmon River. Fish for salmon and trout. Poison oak may be in the area. Campsites offer picnic tables and brick/stone fire pits. Due to budget cuts garbage pickup may not be available, you may need to pack out what you bring in. Campground is a “little use” campground. You should find a site available most of the time. Wildlife in area includes deer, black bears, and birds. Currently campground is not well marked from the road, however, it is adjacent. Campers may gather firewood, check for permit requirements.

Matthews Creek Campground (NFS)

Matthews Creek Campground
(National Forest Service)

The route shown to this campsite is NOT recommended for RV's and/or trailers.


Name of Campground: Matthews Creek (NFS)

Elevation: 1,760 feet

Number of Campsites: 12 Tent Sites

Reservations: First come basis.

Price: $10 per day.

Open Dates: May to October: Maximum Stay, 14 days.

Location/address: Located 37 miles west of the town of Callahan along the South Fork of the Salmon River on Cecilville Road (Forest Hwy 93).

Contacts: Salmon River Ranger District
11263 N. Hiway 3
Fort Jones, CA 96032
(530) 468-5351

Amenities:

Vault toilets
River Access
Drinking Water
Rafting
Grills
Fishing
Swimming - River
Hiking
Garbage pick up May to October


General Description: The campground is located in a remote area with oak and pine along with other trees and bushes. Portions of the road from Callahan are not advisable for trailers or RV's. Shaded and open areas near river gorge, campground is on higher ground with view to river below. River accessed by hiking trail. There is a wonderful natural swimming hole that is a welcome place on hot summer days. The deep clear pools are great for fishing. Poison oak in the area. Campsites offer picnic tables and grills.

Website: Matthews Creek

How to get here: Heading North on Interstate 5, turn off at the first Yreka exit (#774) turn left and go to the first stop light. Turn left onto Hwy 3 (Fort Jones Road) and drive towards Fort Jones. Follow maps and signs to Callahan, California about 41 miles from Yreka. At Callahan take Forest Hwy 93, (aka as Cecilville Road) along the South Fork of the Salmon River and travel about 45 miles along this route to the campsite. You will pass Cecilville before arriving at the campsite.

Things to See and Do along Hwy 3

Things to see and do along Hwy 3 from Yreka to Fort Jones, Etna, and Callahan.

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.)

The drive from Yreka to Callahan on Hwy 3 is a very pleasant drive much of the year, you will drive past family farms, cool looking old farm buildings, and see pastures of contented animals, not to mention wildlife ~ you will likely see deer munching out in the alfalfa fields!

• You will find abundant photographic opportunities in the Scott Valley while driving Hwy 3!

• Robber's Rock monument, near the summit (on the Yreka/East side) of Hwy 3 between Yreka and Fort Jones (a little tricky to find you might ask directions in town, it is right off the Hwy, but adjacent to a pull out)

• Fort Jones Museum, 11913 Main Street, Fort Jones, CA 96032 (530) 468-5568 Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, phone for daily hours.

• Etna Museum, 520 Main Street, Etna, CA 96027 (530) 467-5366. Open June through August. www.etnamuseum.org

• Visit Callahan and view the Old Callahan Ranch Hotel, it is in desperate need of restoration, but it is interesting none the less, there is a historical marker nearby and the store/deli/restaurant across the street is like stepping into the past!
  

Our Books:

Yreka, Images of America Series published by Arcadia Publishing

• Order from: Arcadia Publishing (Title search Yreka)
• You can also preview/purchase the book at Amazon.com

Yreka, The First 80 Years published by the Siskiyou County Historical Society

• Order from the Siskiyou County Historical Society from their website:  www.sisqhistory.org

Fishing, Hunting, Sporting

For river levels and information check out this link from the State of California. Real Time River Stages. Useful information for fisher-persons!

If you have internet access and the ability to view Google Earth, check out the Klamath National Forest Site where you can view all access points and other information with the Klamath River Recreation Interactive Map.

Fishing, Hunting, and Sporting Supplies can be found in many towns throughout Siskiyou, here are just a few to help you get started:

Mt. Shasta City:

• Sportsmen's Den, 402 North Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta, CA (530) 926-2295
• The Fifth Season, 300 North Mt. Shasta Blvd., Mt. Shasta, CA (530) 926-3606
  

Yreka:

• Yreka Tackle, 614 Main Street, Yreka, CA (530) 842-5800
• Don's Sporting Goods, 321 West Miner Street, Yreka, CA (530) 842-5152
• Parson's Gun Shop, 406 South Main Street, Yreka, CA (530) 842-4276