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Curly Jack Campground

2 mi south of Happy Camp, CA · Verizon 4G

Federal campgroundtype
Reservablebooking
May–Jun & Sepbest months

About Curly Jack Campground

Curly Jack Campground is situated along the Klamath Wild and Scenic River near the town of Happy Camp. Visitors enjoy whitewater boating and fishing on the river, and exploring local hiking trails. Fishing, birding, hiking and whitewater boating are popular options, as is scenic driving along the State of Jefferson Scenic Byway. Visitors can access a Class III section of the Klamath River from the campground. The campsite is a put-in and take-out point for whitewater rafting - boats must be carried across a gravel bar. The campground offers shaded single family sites, as well as four group sites that can accommodate up to 30 people each. Many sites have a view of the river. Group sites feature a general area for dispersed tent camping and a large gravel parking area for extra vehicles and trailers. The campsground sits at an elevation of 1,075 feet on the banks of the Klamath River…

  • Fees: Family Campsites are $15 per night. Group Campsites are $50 per night by reservation only at [www.recreation.gov…
  • Managed by: Klamath National Forest, FS
  • Where: 2 mi south of Happy Camp, CA · 41.7862, -123.39082

Things to do:

FishingHikingHorseback ridingBoating & paddlingSwimmingWildlife & birding

Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)

Weather by month

49°
32°Jan
53°
32°Feb
59°
34°Mar
65°
37°Apr
74°
42°May
82°
47°Jun
92°
53°Jul
91°
52°Aug
84°
46°Sep
70°
39°Oct
55°
36°Nov
46°
32°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.

See Curly Jack Campground from above

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Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Jack GriderATV road0.3 mi4.1 mi
Benjamin CreekATV road1.3 mi16.6 mi

Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.

Good to know

Cell signal

Verizon 4G

From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.
Night sky: Truly dark

The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.

Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 10.8 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.