WATTS LAKE

Closed — Closed for the winter season. Typically operates May through September depending on snow and road conditions.

About

Watts Lake campground is a small, primitive camping area tucked into the Six Rivers National Forest in Trinity County at an elevation of 4,284 feet. With just 7 sites, this tent-only campground offers a quiet, remote experience for those willing to navigate the forest road system to reach it. Access is via County Road 516 and Forest Roads 502, 2S46, and 2S18 from Alderpoint. The campground provides basic amenities including toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings, but campers should come prepared with their own water and supplies. Due to the narrow forest roads and high elevation location, RVs are not permitted. The campground operates seasonally, typically from May through September, depending on snow conditions and road accessibility. This is an ideal destination for experienced campers seeking solitude in a forested mountain setting, away from the more developed recreation areas of Six Rivers National Forest.

Directions

From Alderpoint, take County Road 516 east, then Forest Road 502. Turn west on Forest Road 2S46, then Forest Road 2S18 to the campground.

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