Propane

Should you need to fill propane tanks on your RV here are some businesses ready to assist: Yreka:

• Amerigas, 215 Montague Road, Yreka, CA (530) 842-2748 [Take the 3rd and most northern exit in Yreka off of I-5 and turn West, Amerigas will be right next to the I-5 on-ramp heading South ~ sign can be viewed from I-5.]

• Suburban Propane, 212 State Street, Yreka, CA (530) 842-3575 [Take the 2nd exit off I-5 in Yreka at the Train Station and Historic Area. Turn East towards the Train Station and follow the frontage road, which is South Foothill Drive, follow the road to the end and a small portion of State Street will be found. Keep going, it will seem like you aren't in the right place, you should find it. Please note this location is not easily accessible for large rigs, turn around areas are street width.

• Chevron Gas Station, Central Exit, Yreka, CA.  Take the 2nd exit off of I-5 in Yreka turn west, it is a one-way street so travel to the first stoplight and turn left onto Main Street, go one block and turn left again.  The Chevron Station is on the corner of Center Street and Main Street.

• WalMart, and Tractor Supply both have 5-gallon exchange propane tanks.

Etna:

• Mountain Village RV Park, 30 Commercial Way, Etna, CA 96027. Phone ~ Toll Free: 1-877-386-2787

Yreka RV Park

The Yreka RV Park is located at the Yreka Travel Plaza at the northernmost exit (exit # 776) along Interstate 5 in Yreka.






Address:
Yreka RV Park
767 Montague Road
Yreka, CA 96097
(530) 841-0100

How to get here: Travel Interstate 5 heading north to the third and last exit (#776) see the sign for the Yreka Travel Plaza from the Interstate and take the exit going east on Montague Road. Turn right at first stop light, park will be straight ahead less than 1/4 mile.

Amenities: The Yreka RV Park is the newest commercial park in the area. The office is open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. They boast 102 spaces and can accommodate any size rig, all or most being pull-throughs. The RV park offers Wi-fi, cable TV hookups, restrooms (ADA accommodations) and laundry facilities as well as a group meeting room. Pets are welcome. Even though the park is sparse of trees and greenery, it is very clean and provides a broad view of the neighboring mountains and town.

Contact the park for current rates and availability. They have a small website located at this address: Yreka RV Park

What to do: Yreka RV Park 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 within a short distance 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, (take the central Yreka exit off Interstate 5) 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.

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

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.