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Mad River Campground
2 mi southeast of Mad River, CA · Verizon 4G
About Mad River Campground
Mad River Campground is located on banks of its namesake river, about two miles south of Ruth Lake in the thickly forested mountains of northern California. Fishing is a popular activity and anglers can expect to catch a variety of trout in the Mad River. Nearby Ruth Lake is open for boating, swimming and other water-related activities. A marina and boat ramp are available for easy lake access, and maps and directions to the marina are located on the information boards in the campground. The campground offers multiple single-family campsites, available for tent and RV camping. Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. A majority of the sites are adjacent to the Mad River. Tables and campfire rings are available at each site. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are also provided. The campground is situated on a bluff overlooking the river among a forested area…
- Fees: Season Dates: 5/21/2021 - 9/13/2021 - Daily rate $12/night - Extra Vehicle $5/night - Fee is due at entrance kiosk - Cash or Check made…
- Season: 5/20/2024 – 9/29/2024
- Managed by: Six Rivers National Forest, FS
- Where: 2 mi southeast of Mad River, CA · 40.40361, -123.46722
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klondike | ATV road | 1.7 mi | 3.4 mi |
| Horse Ridge (Fa23) | ATV road | 1.8 mi | 19.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Verizon 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.
Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Camps nearby
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