DILLON CREEK CAMPGROUND
Somes Bar, California · USDA Forest Service

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About
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.For facility specific information, please call (530) 627-3291.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.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.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.
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.
Location
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Details
- State
- California
- City / area
- Somes Bar
- Agency
- USDA Forest Service
- Parent area
- Six Rivers National Forest
- Campsites
- 22
- Reservable
- Yes
- Typical price
- $10 / night
- Rating
- 3.33 / 5 (21 reviews on Recreation.gov)
- Equipment
- Tent, RV, Trailer
Nearby campgrounds
- OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND 23.1 km away
- CURLY JACK CAMPGROUND 26.8 km away
- PEARCH CREEK CAMPGROUND 29.5 km away
- BEAR BASIN LOOKOUT AND CABIN 30.9 km away
- NORDHEIMER GROUP SITES 34.0 km away
- Nordheimer Main Campground 34.2 km away