Kangaroo Lake Campground
Closed — Closed for winter season due to snow at elevation. Typically opens mid-June and operates through October, with exact dates dependent on snow levels. Reservations may be available for some sites during the operating season.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 10 at 12:25PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
* WHAT...Total snow accumulations 4 to 8 inches with up to a 13 inches over mountain peaks and ridges. * WHERE...Elevations above 5000 feet in the Salmon and Scott Mountains in western Siskiyou County. * WHEN...From 8 PM Saturday to 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be difficult over higher remote terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visit weather.gov/mfr/winter for additional snow probabilities
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
Driving on roads and highways in the National Forests of California can be a pleasant adventure or it can be frustrating, tiring, and sometimes even hazardous. For current road conditions anywhere in California, call 1-800-427-7623 or visit the Cal Trans web site.
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
Kangaroo Lake Campground sits at approximately 6,500 feet elevation in the Klamath National Forest, offering 18 campsites surrounding a pristine 25-acre mountain lake. The campground includes 13 drive-in sites and 5 walk-in sites, with accessible facilities including a paved quarter-mile trail leading directly to the lake. The lake itself is 110 feet deep and allows non-motorized boats, though no boat ramp is provided. The campground provides vault toilets, potable water, and bear-proof food storage lockers. Each site includes standard amenities with opportunities for fishing, swimming, hiking, and wildlife viewing. The area is designated as bear country, requiring proper food storage at all times. A quarter-mile interpretive trail and access to the Pacific Crest Trail add to the recreation opportunities. Due to the high elevation, access is determined by snow levels, with the campground typically operating seasonally from mid-June through October. The remote location requires travel on Callahan-Gazelle Road and Rail Creek Road, with the final 8 miles on forest roads from the signed turnoff.
Directions
From Callahan, take Callahan-Gazelle Road for approximately 10 miles to Rail Creek Road. Look for the Kangaroo Lake sign and follow Rail Creek Road 8 miles to the 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 | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 842-6131 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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