Dillon Creek Campground
Six Rivers National Forest — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: Orleans, CA, CA
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 3.2 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Season: May through October
Open mid-May through mid-October. Campsite List calendar starts at the next available reservation dates. Dillon Creek Campground sits along its namesake creek in the lush forests of northern California.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Camp Host, Fishing
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Dillon Creek Campground sits along its namesake creek in the lush forests of northern California with excellent fishing opportunities on the nearby Klamath and Salmon Rivers. Campers report easy creek access with great swimming areas available.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area. Also California King Snake, Western Terrestrial Garter Snake, Western Pond Turtle, Black Phoebe, Northern Flicker, Song Sparrow, and Turkey Vulture.
Insider tips for Dillon Creek Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Bring your own firewood Explore beyond main areas to find secluded swimming spots along the creek
Skip Dillon Creek Campground if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You visit outside May through October — seasonal operations only. You expect privacy — sites are reported as very close together and campground gets crowded.
Best time to visit Dillon Creek Campground: September-October — Fall and early winter months offer finest salmon and steelhead fishing in California.
Nearby campgrounds: Oak Bottom Campground (ORLEANS, CA), Curly Jack Campground (HAPPY CAMP, CA), Pearch Creek Campground (ORLEANS, CA), Bear Basin Lookout And Cabin (GASQUET, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Dillon Creek Campground
Cell signal at Dillon Creek Campground (Orleans, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Open mid-May through mid-October. Campsite List calendar starts at the next available reservation dates. Dillon Creek Campground sits along its namesake creek in the lush forests of northern California.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring your own firewood
Explore beyond main areas to find secluded swimming spots along the creek
Fall and early winter months offer finest salmon and steelhead fishing in California
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From State Route 299 in Willow Creek, take State Route 96 north for 60.2 miles. The campground will be on the left side. From Interstate 5 in northern California, take State Route 96 southwest, past Happy Camp, for 85.7 miles. The campground will be on the right side.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Six Rivers National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Six Rivers National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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