Free Camping Along the Klamath River
Sluice Box River Access offers free, dispersed camping within Klamath National Forest. There is enough room here for a few full-sized RVs, along with more room for several cars, vans, and pickup trucks. In addition to being a popular river access for kayaks and rafts, it's also an excellent site for watching birds and river otters. The Forest Service maintains a portable toilet during the summer months.
Particulars
GPS: 41.8424, -123.2189
Elevation: 1,329 feet
Reservations: First come, first served
Camping Fee: None
Permit: None
Max stay: 14 consecutive days, maximum 30 days per calendar year
Amenities: Portable toilet during summer months
Camping at Sluice Box River Access
Access to this river access and dispersed camping area is all paved along CA-96 “Klamath River Highway”. The town of Seiad Valley, CA is only 1.5 miles to the east. There is a small grocery store there, but no gas. The nearest gas station will be in Yreka, about 52 miles to the east.
While the area is large, much of it is rocky beach area, not suitable for vehicles. The only actual vehicle parking and camping is closer to the highway. It’s a decent camping area if you need sunshine for solar panels.
Other Campsites Within 20 Miles Radius
- Savage Rapids River Access, Seiad Valley, CA, Oak Knoll Ranger District
- Portuguese Creek River Access, Seiad Valley, CA, Oak Knoll Ranger District
- Blue Heron River Access, Hamburg, CA, Oak Knoll Ranger District
- Brown Bear River Access, Horse Creek, CA, Oak Knoll Ranger District
- Bridge Flat Campground, Fort Jones, CA, Scott River Ranger District
- Sulphur Springs Campground, Happy Camp, CA, Happy Camp Ranger District
- Norcross Campground, Happy Camp, CA, Happy Camp Ranger District
- Grider Creek Campground, Seiad Valley, CA, Oak Knoll Ranger District
