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Dillon Creek Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — Orleans · California · Six Rivers National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Six Rivers National Forest |
| Location | Orleans · California · Six Rivers National Forest · 41.57333, -123.54306 · Map |
| Sites | 27 public sites counted from the federal listing — 27 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 27 sites Water hookups at 0 of 27 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 27 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 27 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 35 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 5 sites · 30 ft: 4 sites · 35 ft: 1 sites · 40 ft: 0 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 2:30 PM · Out 2:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 21 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 530-629-4136 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-03-18.
From the official listing
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 the listing
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.
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Trip Card — Dillon Creek Campground
Orleans · California · Six Rivers National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Orleans · California · Six Rivers National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 35 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 27 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234692 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.