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.

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

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.