Redbank Campground
Open year-round, first-come first-served. No fees and no reservations. Campers must bring their own drinking water and pack out all trash. A California Campfire Permit is required for campfires or stoves.
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.…
Temporarily closure of approximately 3.5 miles of National Forest System Roads 47N01
This Forest Order temporarily closing approximately 3.5 miles of National Forest System Roads 47N01, 47N44, and 47N52 on September 16, 2026. These closures encompass the road segments in the vicinity of helicopter operations occurring on the west fork and main channel of Beaver Creek and the…
Ishi Pishi River Area Use Restriction
Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a), and to provide for public safety, the following acts are prohibited within the Happy Camp Ranger District and Ukonom Ranger District of the Klamath National Forest and the Orleans Ranger District of the Six Rivers National Forest. This Order…
About
Red Bank Campground is a small, free primitive campground with 5 sites positioned along the scenic North Fork of the Salmon River in the Klamath National Forest. The campground provides direct river access via a gravel bar ideal for swimming, wading, and water play during warmer months. Fishing opportunities exist in the river, and the surrounding forest supports wildlife viewing. Facilities are minimal, limited to vault toilets. There is no potable water available, so campers must bring their own supply or filter and treat river water. All trash must be packed out. A California Campfire Permit is required for any campfire, camp stove, or barbecue use. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservations and no fees. The campground is accessed via approximately 33 miles of Sawyers Bar Road from Etna. The narrow, winding mountain road may limit access for larger vehicles. Maximum stay is 14 consecutive days.
Directions
From Etna, take Sawyers Bar Road for approximately 33 miles to Red Bank Campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 841-6131 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Red Bank Campground Page |
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