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Oak Bottom Campground
18 mi northeast of Weitchpec, CA · No signal at camp
About Oak Bottom Campground
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND AT WHISKEYTOWN LAKE.** FOR THAT SITE NEAR REDDING, CALL 530-359-2269 Open from mid-May through mid-October, this Oak Bottom Campground is on the Salmon River at Somes Bar, California. It is situated on a shaded and gently sloping hillside in the expansive Six Rivers and Klamath National Forests, far from highway noise and city distractions. **NEW:**Each reservable campsite now has its own bear-resistant food storage locker, as do most of the first-come first-served campsites. Campsite List calendar starts at the next available reservation dates. Located near California's Salmon River, the campground is popular with whitewater enthusiasts in the spring. Many challenging rapids ranging from class 3 to 5 are available. Swimming is also popular in the summer and numerous river access areas are a short drive or walk from the campground. In the…
- Fees: 10 USD
- Season: Seasonal
- Managed by: Six Rivers National Forest, FS
- Where: 18 mi northeast of Weitchpec, CA · 41.37722, -123.45139
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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 & Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon River Trail | Horse | 0.3 mi | 1.2 mi |
| Wooley Creek | Horse | 0.9 mi | 15.4 mi |
| Blue Hole | Hiking | 1.1 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Monte | ATV road | 1.2 mi | 7.0 mi |
| Old 96 | ATV road | 1.3 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Red Wing Mine | Horse | 1.5 mi | 1.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
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.Stargazing nearby: Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve (Dark Sky Park), 49 mi.
Dump station: 19.6 mi
Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.