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.

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ORLEANS, CA, CA★ 3.4 (27 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV28 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites3 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it 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

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

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

Best: June-September

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 + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear present in area; also Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Ruffed Grouse, California Mountain Kingsnake, and Northern Alligator Lizard.

Location

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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

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Community

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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

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Fish Lake Campground cost per night?+
Fish Lake Campground costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Fish Lake Campground open?+
Fish Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Fish Lake Campground have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Fish Lake Campground?+
Fish Lake Campground can accommodate RVs up to 28 feet.
How do I make reservations at Fish Lake Campground?+
Fish Lake Campground is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Fish Lake Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Fish Lake Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Fish Lake Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Fish Lake Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$10 /night★ 3.4 (27)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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