East Fork Campground, Forks of Salmon, CA

Salmon Ranger District

Klamath National Forest

Free Camping Near Forks of Salmon, CA

East Fork Campground is a free, developed campground offered by Klamath National Forest. It has six campsites right on the confluence of the East and South forks of the Salmon River. There is no water and no garbage services here, but water from the river(s) can be filtered. Picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilet available.

Authority

Salmon Ranger District logo

Salmon Ranger District

Klamath National Forest

District Office

Tel: (530) 468-5351

Official campground webpage

Particulars

GPS: 41.1541, -123.1086

Elevation: 2,467 feet

Reservations: First come, first served

Camping Fee: None

Permit: None

Max stay: 14 consecutive days, maximum 30 days per calendar year

Amenities: Picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilet

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Camping at East Fork Campground

Access to East Fork Campground is paved all the way from the town of Callahan on CA-3 to the campground along Cecilville Rd. The campground itself is small, suitable only for single vehicles, vans, and pickup truck campers. Small trailers no more than 16-18 feet in length.

The town of Cecilville, just 2.3 miles to the west, actually has a fuel station and saloon. The town of Forks of Salmon, another 20 miles to the west, is larger, but still offers no amenities. You’ll have to head another 20 miles west to the town of Somes Bar to find a small grocery store.

East Fork Campground is a great place if you want some alone time, and perhaps an opportunity to do some salmon fishing. But at just 2,600 feet elevation it’s not really a place to find cool weather during the summer, although there is plenty of shade tree at this campground.

Other Campsites Within 20 Miles Radius

Associated Documents

Forest Order 24-05-08 Occupancy Rules, Klamath National Forest, (eff: July 15, 2024, term: July 15, 2026)

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