Juanita Lake Campground
Open for the 2026 season. Water is on but not potable; bring drinking water. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. 14-day camping limit.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Wilderness Area Restrictions - Siskiyou , Marble Mountain, and Russian Wilderness
Storing or leaving unattended any equipment, personal property or supplies for a period of more than 24 hours Disposing of debris, garbage, or other waste. Possessing or using a bicycle, wagon, cart, or other mechanized mode of travel. Entering or being in the Siskiyou Wilderness, Marble…
Trinity Alps Wilderness Area Restrictions
To provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the acts listed in the full order are prohibited within the Trinity Alps Wilderness Area is effective through September 19, 2028.
Road and Driving Conditions
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Siskiyou Crest Seasonal Safety Closure
The following acts are prohibited within the Siskiyou Crest Vehicle Closure Area (the Area) along the Siskiyou Crest from Mount Ashland to Siskiyou Peak, as described in and illustrated on Exhibit A in Forest Order No. 24-05-10.Using a motorized vehicle including an over-the-snow vehicle off…
Wilderness Area Restrictions
To protect natural resources, the following are prohibited within the Trinity Alps Wilderness, Siskiyou Wilderness, Marble Mountain Wilderness, and Russian Wilderness Areas. Leaving unnattended property for more than 24 hoursDumping trash or waste.Using bicycles or other vehicles.Group use over…
Camping Stay Limitations
Camping restrictions on the Klamath National Forest are :Camping in any one location for more than 14 consecutive daysWithin the Klamath National Forest for more than 30 days per calendar year
About
Juanita Lake Campground offers 23 partially shaded campsites along the shores of Juanita Lake in the Klamath National Forest. Situated at 5,130 feet in a ponderosa pine forest, the campground provides access to a 55-acre lake regularly stocked with trout and home to bass and catfish. The lake prohibits motorized boats but welcomes rowboats, canoes, and rafts via a paved boat launch. A seasonal dock and fish cleaning station serve anglers. The area features a 1.5-mile paved barrier-free trail encircling the lake with two fishing jetties for easy shoreline access. More ambitious hikers can tackle the 6-mile climb to Ball Mountain Lookout with 2,700 feet of elevation gain. The Butte Valley Wildlife Area lies within four miles. Bald eagles and osprey regularly fish the lake, making this a prime bird-watching destination. All sites are standard nonelectric back-in sites. A 50-person group camp is also available. Bear-proof food storage is required. Firewood collection of dead and downed material is permitted without chainsaws.
Directions
From I-5 at Weed, CA travel northeast on State Hwy 97 approximately 35 miles to Ball Mtn Road. Turn left (west) on Ball Mtn Road and go approximately 4 miles to Forest Service Road 46N04. Turn right on 46N04 and continue to Juanita Lake and campground.
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 398-4391 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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