Oak Bottom Campground
Open seasonally from mid-May through mid-October. Reservations available through Recreation.gov; some sites are first-come, first-served. Drinking water may occasionally be unavailable during repairs.
Fire Weather Watch issued August 29 at 1:33PM PDT until August 31 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...The Scott Valley in Fire weather zone 280, Fire weather zone 281, Fire weather zone 284 excepting the southeast portion of the zone, and Fire weather zone 285. In Oregon...Fire weather zone 624, excepting the Highway 97 corridor from Modoc Point to Chemult. * WIND...South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the Scott Valley, and 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the Shasta Valley. Elsewhere, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 9 to 15 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
National Forest System Roads
Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads
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.…
About
Oak Bottom Campground occupies a peaceful forested hillside in the Six Rivers National Forest, surrounded by Douglas fir and mixed hardwoods at 700 feet elevation. The campground features 25 single-family sites spread across a loop road, each equipped with a fire ring and grill, picnic table, and bear-resistant food storage locker. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. The Salmon River, a designated Wild and Scenic River, flows nearby with the Oak Bottom River Access directly across from the campground. Spring brings challenging class 3-5 whitewater that draws experienced rafters and kayakers. Summer transforms the lower Salmon into excellent swimming and tubing territory with multiple river access points within walking distance. Fall offers some of California's best salmon and steelhead fishing in the nearby Klamath River, a 15-minute drive away. The campground operates seasonally from mid-May through mid-October. Most sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, with some available first-come, first-served. The town of Somes Bar, 2.5 miles away, has a general store with groceries, propane, fishing tackle, and a post office.
Directions
From Highway 96, travel seven miles north from the Ukonom/Orleans Ranger District Office. At Salmon River Road, turn east and travel approximately 2.3-3 miles to Oak Bottom Campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $10 - $15 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (707) 442-1721 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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