Six Rivers National Forest

The following camping and picnicking areas are listed by the Ranger District in which they reside, from north to south. There are additional camping areas within the Smith River National Recreation Area.

ORLEANS RANGER DISTRICT
HIDDEN PLACES TO CAMP AND PICNIC

LOUSE CAMP: Offers a secluded and tranquil setting to picnic for the day and spend time enjoying the cool headwaters of Bluff Creek at the confluence with Notice Creek. Relax in the shade among the large Douglas fir and Cedar trees. To get there from Orleans take the Eyesee Road (15N01), to Cedar Camp Road (12N01), west to (12N13), then south (12N10), to Notice Creek. (T12N, R43, Sec. 28). Approximately 30 miles and 1.5 hours travel time.

LE PERRON FLAT: Offers seclusion with easy access from Orleans; abundant flat open space and shade available. Water source nearby and old hiking trail. To get there from Orleans, take Red Cap Road (10N01), to Le Perron Road (10N47), to Le Perron Flat. (T10N, R5E, Sec. 20). Approximately 12 miles and 45 minutes travel time.

BLUE LAKE: A wonderful place to take a picnic lunch and a fishing pole within easy access of Orleans. Blue Lake offers hiking and solitude in a picturesque setting. To get there from Orleans, take State Highway 96 west to Bluff Creek Road (13N01), travel approximately 9 miles to the first thicket of Cedar trees and look for the road pullout. Approximately 1.5 miles from the intersection with 10N12; T10N, R4E, Sec. 15.

BLACKS LAKE: Looking for the perfect mountain lake that few people ever visit? Black Mtn. Lake offers the opportunity to explore and fish in a remote area within the Trinity Alps Wilderness area. To get there from Orleans, take Red Cap Road (10N01), to Leery Road (10N02), and follow to Mill Creek Gap. Follow Packsaddle Ridge Road southeast approximately 7 miles to T9N, R6E, Sec. 21. At this point you must park and hike over the ridge into Section 22. There are many animal trails around the lake but no maintained trails. Approximately 2.5-mile hike and 1.5 hours.

WHITMORE CREEK: Located at the confluence of Whitmore Creek and the Klamath River, this special place offers exceptional solitude and easy access off State Highway 96 just 3.5 miles north of Orleans. There is an unimproved road just south of the Whitmore Trail that winds down towards the Klamath River (not advisable for passenger vehicles).

LOWER TRINITY RANGER DISTRICT CAMPGROUNDS

BOISE CREEK - 17 units. One-fourth-mile trail to creek. Units accommodate trailers up to 40 feet, one for double RV parking. Vault toilets, picnic tables and piped water are available all year long. Nightly fee charged.

TISH TANG - 40 units. Vault toilets, piped water and picnic tables. Open May-October. Swimming and fishing. Units accommodate trailers up to 22 feet. 4x4 access to Trinity River. Eight miles north of Willow Creek on Highway 96. Nightly fee charged.

GRAYS PALLS - 33 units. Piped water, picnic tables and flush toilets. Self-guided half-mile nature trail to Trinity River. Units accommodate trailers up to 40 feet. Unit #13 is handicapped accessible near toilet facilities. Located 12 miles east of Willow Creek on Highway 299. Nightly fee charged.

HAPPY CAMP - 4 units. Vault toilets. Take Country Club Drive from Highway 299 in Willow Creek to Patterson Road to Forest Service Road 10N02 to Waterman Ridge (7N02). Follow signs. No potable water, no fee.

HORSE LINTO - 3 units. Vault toilets. Take Country Club Drive to Patterson Road. Follow 10N02 to campground. No potable water, no fee.

EAST FORK - Campsites located along East Fork of Willow Creek. Vault toilets. Located six miles west of Willow Creek on Highway 299. No potable water, no fee.

PICNIC AREAS

EAST FORK - Tables and wheelchair-accessible toilets. No stoves or potable water. See above for location.

GRAYS PALLS - Tables and stoves provided. Wheelchair-accessible vault toilet. Nearby trail to fishing. See above for location.

HAWKINS BAR - 3 sites. Located 9 miles east of Willow Creek along the Trinity River on Highway 299. Wheelchair-accessible toilet. Day use only.