Free Camping Along the Klamath River
Savage Rapids River Access is a free dispersed camping area offered by Klamath National Forest. It's located right at the Savage Rapids and is a popular launching point for kayaks and rafters. The camping area is a wide area off the side of CA-96. There is plenty of room for five or six full-sized RVs. There are no amenities aside from an information kiosk.
Particulars
GPS: 41.8634, -123.2687
Elevation: 1,325 feet
Reservations: First come, first served
Camping Fee: None
Permit: None
Max stay: 14 consecutive days, maximum 30 days per calendar year
Amenities: None
Camping at Savage Rapids River Access
There is no signage marking this area, but it’s easily seen from the highway as a large gravel shoulder on the side. It’s located about 5.4 miles west of Seiad Valley, CA.
There is a road to the water’s edge that is unimproved and sandy. Otherwise, camping is at the shoulder along the highway.
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