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Orleans Ranger District

11 mi northeast of Weitchpec, CA · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Apr–Jun & Octbest months

About Orleans Ranger District

The District is one of four on the Six Rivers National Forest, encompassing approximately 500,000 acres. Located about 30 miles from the Northern Coast of California and subsequently under a coastal influence that produces a long summer season.

  • Managed by: Six Rivers National Forest, FS
  • Where: 11 mi northeast of Weitchpec, CA · 41.30094, -123.54212

Things to do:

FishingHikingHorseback ridingOff-road (OHV)

Weather by month

51°
36°Jan
56°
37°Feb
63°
39°Mar
69°
41°Apr
77°
46°May
84°
51°Jun
93°
55°Jul
92°
54°Aug
87°
49°Sep
73°
44°Oct
57°
40°Nov
49°
36°Dec

Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Jun & Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.

See Orleans Ranger District from above

Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.

Trails near camp

TrailOpen toFrom campLength
Prospect HillHiking1.3 mi4.7 mi
Boise CreekHiking2.8 mi0.2 mi
WhitmoreHiking2.9 mi0.2 mi

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

Good to know

Cell signal

No signal at camp

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.

Stargazing nearby: Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve (Dark Sky Park), 55 mi.

RV essentials

Dump station: 12.7 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.