Juanita Lake Group Campsite
Closed — Closed for the season due to winter snow. Typically opens in May. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.
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Camping Stay Limitations
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About
Juanita Lake Group Campsite provides a secluded group camping experience on the shores of Juanita Lake within the Klamath National Forest. Set at 5,130 feet elevation in a partially shaded ponderosa pine forest, the group site is located away from the main campground and offers privacy for group gatherings. The site includes four parking areas for approximately 15 vehicles, eight picnic tables, a large group campfire ring, four pedestal grills, eight lantern hangers, five bear-proof trash cans, and two vault toilets. Limited RV parking is available, though the site is better suited for tent camping groups. All camping areas provide views of the lake. The 55-acre Juanita Lake offers excellent fishing opportunities with regular trout stocking and populations of bass and catfish. A paved boat launch ramp, summer dock, and fish cleaning station support non-motorized watercraft including rowboats, rafts, and canoes. The lake's shoreline is ideal for swimming and wading. A 1.5-mile paved, barrier-free trail circles the lake with two fishing jetties providing easy access. More adventurous hikers can tackle the 6-mile trail to Ball Mountain Lookout, which gains 2,700 feet in elevation. The area is known for birdwatching, with bald eagles and osprey frequently spotted fishing the lake. The Butte Valley Wildlife Area is located within four miles of the campground.
Directions
From I-5 at Weed, travel northeast on State Highway 97 approximately 35 miles to Ball Mountain Road. Turn west (left) on Ball Mountain Road and go approximately 4 miles to Forest Service Road 46N04. Turn right on 46N04 and continue to Juanita Lake and campground. From the north, traveling south on Highway 97, turn west (right) approximately 3.8 miles south of the town of Macdoel on Ball Mountain Road. Travel approximately 4 miles to Forest Service Road 46N04. Turn right on 46N04 and continue to Juanita Lake and campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 25ft |
| 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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