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.
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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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