Fish Lake Campground
Six Rivers National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: ORLEANS, CA, CA
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 3.4 out of 5 (27 reviews)
Season: May through October
Open mid-June through September. Campsite list calender is for the next reservable dates. Fish Lake Campground lies on the shore of its beautiful namesake, on the Orleans Ranger District of Six Rivers National Forest.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/fish-lake-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Fish Lake Campground offers beautiful lakeside camping on Six Rivers National Forest with Douglas fir and cedar shade, plus inexpensive rates at $10/night. Reviewers praise spacious sites, clean facilities, and excellent fishing and water recreation opportunities.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area; also Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Ruffed Grouse, California Mountain Kingsnake, and Northern Alligator Lizard.
Insider tips for Fish Lake Campground: Book early — federal campground fills quickly Choose sites carefully; some are poorly positioned; reservations recommended for better site selection Bring self-contained RV or tent; no hookups available at any sites Check road conditions before arrival; access road can have downed trees and rocks
Skip Fish Lake Campground if: You need cell signal — no service reported. You require RV hookups — none available. You need lake launch access — pond lily overgrowth reported making launch unusable. You prefer shorter access roads — 4.7 miles on Bluff Creek Road plus 3 miles on Fish Lake Road required.
Best time to visit Fish Lake Campground: June-September — Official RIDB operating season; avoid May-October listed season as RIDB specifies mid-June through September for actual availability.
Nearby campgrounds: Pearch Creek Campground (ORLEANS, CA), Oak Bottom Campground (ORLEANS, CA), Nordheimer Group Sites (ORLEANS, CA), Boise Creek (Willow Creek, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Fish Lake Campground
Cell signal at Fish Lake 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-June through September. Campsite list calender is for the next reservable dates. Fish Lake Campground lies on the shore of its beautiful namesake, on the Orleans Ranger District of Six Rivers National Forest.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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
federal campground fills quickly
Choose sites carefully; some are poorly positioned; reservations recommended for better site selection
Bring self-contained RV or tent; no hookups available at any sites
Check road conditions before arrival; access road can have downed trees and rocks
Official RIDB operating season; avoid May-October listed season as RIDB specifies mid-June through September for actual availability
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Orleans, California, take State Route 96 south for about 8 miles. Turn north on Bluff Creek Road and continue about 4.7 miles to Fish Lake Road. Turn right and continue almost 3 miles to the campground.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#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.
Frequently asked questions
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