Indian Scotty Group Site
Klamath National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: FORT JONES, CA, CA
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
Indian Scotty Group Site is located next to the Wild and Scenic Scott River in Klamath National Forest. Visitors enjoy swimming, tubing, whitewater boating. Several trailheads for the Marble Mountains Wilderness are nearby.The riverside group site sits in a forest of cedar, Douglas fir and Pondarosa pine at an elevation of 2,400 feet.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
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Indian Scotty Group Site sits next to the Wild and Scenic Scott River in Klamath National Forest, offering excellent fishing, swimming, tubing, and access to Marble Mountains Wilderness trailheads. Campers praise the beautiful riverside setting and spacious sites with clean facilities.
Wildlife alert: Northern Pacific Rattlesnake and Northern Alligator Lizard present in area; also Columbian Black-tailed Deer, Northern Flicker, Red-breasted Nuthatch, Lazuli Bunting, and Black-headed Grosbeak.
Insider tips for Indian Scotty Group Site: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Sites are spacious with fire rings and picnic tables for cooking Nearby trailheads provide access to Marble Mountains Wilderness hiking
Skip Indian Scotty Group Site if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available, suitable only for self-contained RVs. You visit outside May-October seasonal window. You expect high water river activities in summer—check Scott River flow conditions.
Best time to visit Indian Scotty Group Site: June-September — Summer offers low river flows suitable for fishing, swimming, and tubing; spring has higher flows for whitewater boating (class IV-V runs), while campground operates May through October.
Nearby campgrounds: Sarah Totten Campground (HAPPY CAMP, CA), Curly Jack Campground (HAPPY CAMP, CA), Dillon Creek Campground (Orleans, CA), Tree Of Heaven Campground (HAPPY CAMP, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Indian Scotty Group Site
Cell signal at Indian Scotty Group Site (FORT JONES, 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.
Indian Scotty Group Site is located next to the Wild and Scenic Scott River in Klamath National Forest. Visitors enjoy swimming, tubing, whitewater boating. Several trailheads for the Marble Mountains Wilderness are nearby.The riverside group site sits in a forest of cedar, Douglas fir and Pondarosa pine at an elevation of 2,400 feet.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Sites are spacious with fire rings and picnic tables for cooking
Nearby trailheads provide access to Marble Mountains Wilderness hiking
Summer offers low river flows suitable for fishing, swimming, and tubing; spring has higher flows for whitewater boating (class IV-V runs), while campground operates May through October
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Getting there →
Take I-5 to Yreka, CA. Take the south Yreka exit for Highway 3 to Fort Jones for 18 miles. Turn right (west) on Scott River Road, between the Forest Service Office and grocery store, and go approximately 14 miles. At the Indian Scotty Campground sign, turn left (south) on the 44N45 Road and cross the Scott River. Go approximately 300 feet and turn right on the 44N53 Road toward the campground. Go past the campground entrance and next campground loop to the group site entrance.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Klamath National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Klamath National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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