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Indian Scotty Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — FORT JONES · California · Klamath National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Klamath National Forest |
| Location | FORT JONES · California · Klamath National Forest · 41.63222, -123.08194 · Map |
| Sites | 28 public sites counted from the federal listing — 25 standard nonelectric; 2 walk to; 1 group standard area 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 28 sites Water hookups at 0 of 28 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 28 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 28 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 | Not reported in the federal data |
| 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 2:00 PM · Out 10:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 28 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 530-468-5351 |
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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 2026-05-30.
From the official listing
Overview Indian Scotty Group Site is located next to the Wild and Scenic Scott River in Klamath National Forest. Visitors enjoy swimming, tubing, whitewater boating. and fishing on the river. Several trailheads for the Marble Mountains Wilderness are nearby. Recreation During summer, when flows in the Scott River are low, campers can fish, swim, or go tubing in the river. During the higher flows of spring, the Scott River offers class IV-V whitewater runs through the Scott River canyon. Several Marble Mountain Wilderness trailheads are easily accessed from the camground, including Boulder, Kelsey, and Lovers Camp. Facilities Indian Scotty is set in an open grassy area surrounded by trees. The site is particularly suited for RVs up to 30 feet in length because of its configuration. Some campsites have views of the river. A campfire circle and grill are provided. A playground is available on-site. Natural Features The riverside group site sits in a forest of cedar, Douglas fir and Pondarosa pine at an elevation of 2,400 feet. Mount Shasta, not part of the Klamath, is visible from some areas within the compound.
The Klamath National Forest encompasses nearly 2 million acres of land straddling the California and Oregon border. The Klamath encompasses a vast array of mountains, streams and lakes and, at elevations ranging from 450 to 8,900 feet, is home to diverse plant life and nearly 400 animal species.
Directions, from the listing
Take I-5 to Yreka, CA. Take the south Yreka exit for Highway 3 to Fort Jones for 18 miles. Turn right (west) on Scott River Road, between the Forest Service Office and grocery store, and go approximately 14 miles. At the Indian Scotty Campground sign, turn left (south) on the 44N45 Road and cross the Scott River. Go approximately 300 feet and turn right on the 44N53 Road toward the campground. Go past the campground entrance and next campground loop to the group site entrance.
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Trip Card — Indian Scotty Campground
FORT JONES · California · Klamath National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | FORT JONES · California · Klamath National Forest |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 28 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234349 · 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.