Nordheimer Group Sites
Six Rivers National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: ORLEANS, CA, CA
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
Nordheimer Group Sites are in a Douglas-fir and hardwood forest close to the Wild and Scenic California Salmon River. Roads and parking areas are gravel. Group sites A, B, and C have large grassy meadows surrounded by forest.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Fishing
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Nordheimer Group Sites offer private group camping in a Douglas-fir and hardwood forest along the Wild and Scenic California Salmon River with activities including fishing, boating, hiking, and swimming. Google reviewers gave it 5/5 stars, with one camper praising it as an incredible venue for a week-long group gathering.
Wildlife alert: Roosevelt Elk, Mule Deer, Wild Turkey, Desert Striped Whipsnake, and Oregon Aquatic Garter Snake documented in the area
Insider tips for Nordheimer Group Sites: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 4 group sites and high demand Site D overlooks the Salmon River with short hike access for boaters and swimmers The first 7 miles of access road (Salmon River Road/Forest Highway 93) are narrow and winding — allow extra travel time
Skip Nordheimer Group Sites if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available, suitable for self-contained RVs only. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You prefer individual sites — only group sites available.
Best time to visit Nordheimer Group Sites: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Oak Bottom Campground (ORLEANS, CA), Pearch Creek Campground (ORLEANS, CA), Fish Lake Campground (ORLEANS, CA), Dillon Creek Campground (Orleans, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Nordheimer Group Sites
Cell signal at Nordheimer Group Sites (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.
Nordheimer Group Sites are in a Douglas-fir and hardwood forest close to the Wild and Scenic California Salmon River. Roads and parking areas are gravel. Group sites A, B, and C have large grassy meadows surrounded by forest.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 4 group sites and high demand
Site D overlooks the Salmon River with short hike access for boaters and swimmers
The first 7 miles of access road (Salmon River Road/Forest Highway 93) are narrow and winding
allow extra travel time
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From California State Highway 96, turn onto Salmon River Road/Forest Highway 93 and continue about 13 miles to the campground. The first 7 miles are a narrow winding two lane road. At Butler Creek, the second half of this route narrows further to one lane with tight corners and sheer cliffs high above the river. Fallen rocks on the roadway are common. Long trailers, RVs, and large trucks are discouraged. There is no cellular service near this remote area.
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- 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.
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