West Branch Campground
Closed due to road washout. The campground was also severely burned by the Slater Fire in September 2020. No reopening date announced.
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
West Branch Campground is a small, primitive campground with 10 family sites scattered along the West Branch of Indian Creek in the Klamath National Forest. Known for being quiet, secluded, and tranquil, the campground sits beneath shady tree cover approximately 12 miles north of Happy Camp via Indian Creek Road (Forest Road 48). The site has historical significance dating to the Great Depression when the Civilian Conservation Corps built a camp here for crews constructing the Greyback Road. It later served as a fire guard station before becoming a public campground. This is a primitive, no-fee campground with vault toilets but no potable water or trash service. Campers must bring all drinking and cooking water and pack out all trash. A short drive north leads to the Indian Creek Brewer Spruce Botanical Area, home to a vigorous stand of Brewer spruce found only in the Klamath Mountains.
Directions
From Happy Camp, travel north on Indian Creek Road (Forest Service Road 48) approximately 12 miles. The campground is on the right.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 841-6131 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS West Branch Campground Page |
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