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Sulphur Springs Campground

11 mi south of Happy Camp, CA · No signal at camp

Federal campgroundtype
Freeto camp
May–Sepbest months

About Sulphur Springs Campground

The Sulphur Springs Campground is the starting point for the Elk Creek Trail. This trail is a main route into the breathtaking beauty of the Marble Mountain Wilderness. One of the main attractions of Sulphur Springs Campground is a warm springs located along Elk Creek. The temperature of the springs is approximately 75 degrees and can accommodate five or six people at one time! All 6 campsites are walk-in, approximately 50 yards from the parking area.

  • Managed by: USFS - Klamath National Forest
  • Where: 11 mi south of Happy Camp, CA · 41.65902, -123.32034

Things to do:

Wildlife & birding

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

Weather by month

43°
33°Jan
46°
31°Feb
51°
32°Mar
56°
35°Apr
65°
41°May
74°
47°Jun
84°
56°Jul
83°
55°Aug
77°
51°Sep
64°
43°Oct
49°
35°Nov
42°
31°Dec

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

See Sulphur Springs Campground 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
Buckhorn BearATV road0.2 mi6.0 mi
Lick CreekATV road0.4 mi3.5 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: Pristine

The Milky Way casts shadows and the sky is crowded with stars.

Class 1 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.
RV essentials

Dump station: 14.2 mi

Nearest of each within 25 miles, straight-line.