Dillon Creek Campground

FS USDA Forest Service · Orleans, CA · Developed

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Conditions

Road Access Gravel

Driveway Surface Gravel

Season Open Year Round

Campfires Not recorded

Max RV Length 35 ft

The managing agency hasn't published campfire rules for this campground. The description and directions below often mention it — and it's worth calling the agency before a long drive.

Features

Campground Stats

Total Sites	27
Sites Accepting RVs	22
Overnight Sites	27

Max RV Length	35 ft
Back-In Sites	22
Surface	Gravel

Location

41.5733333, -123.5430556 · PO Box 410 , Orleans , CA 95556

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Description

Overview

Open mid-May through mid-October. Campsite List calendar starts at the next available reservation dates. Dillon Creek Campground sits along its namesake creek in the lush forests of northern California. Visitors enjoy a variety of water sports on the nearby Klamath River.

Recreation

The Klamath and Salmon Rivers offer excellent fishing, swimming and whitewater rafting opportunities. Fishing for salmon and steelhead during the fall and early winter months is considered the finest in California. Hunting is also a popular pastime, with game including blacktail deer, black bear, grouse and quail.

Facilities

This campground has 21 single-family campsites, all equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets are provided. A host may be on-site, and roads throughout the campground are paved. Call 530-627-3291 for current drinking water availability.

Natural Features

The campground is situated in a forest of mixed hardwoods and conifers at an elevation of 800 feet. The Klamath River, a popular site for salmon fishing, runs alongside the site.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (530) 627-3291.

Directions

From State Route 299 in Willow Creek, take State Route 96 north for 60.2 miles. The campground will be on the left side.

From Interstate 5 in northern California, take State Route 96 southwest, past Happy Camp, for 85.7 miles. The campground will be on the right side.

Activities

BOATING CAMPING FISHING HIKING WILDLIFE VIEWING

Details

Phone	530-629-4136
ADA Access	N
Reservable	Yes

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