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Oak Bottom Campground

Six Rivers National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: ORLEANS, CA, CA

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (12 reviews)

Season: May through October

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND AT WHISKEYTOWN LAKE. FOR THAT SITE NEAR REDDING, CALL 530-359-2269 Open from mid-May through mid-October, this Oak Bottom Campground is on the Salmon River at Somes Bar, California. It is situated on a shaded and gently sloping hillside in the expansive Six Rivers and Klamath National Forests, far from highway noise and city distractions.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Bear Boxes, Camp Host, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/oak-bottom-campground to be notified when sites open up.

Oak Bottom Campground offers well-spaced, wooded sites on the Salmon River in a remote location far from highway noise, with a highly-rated camp host and clean facilities. Google reviews consistently praise the peaceful setting, spacious sites, and helpful host assistance.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area — bear-resistant food storage lockers provided at each site. Also note Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, California King Snake, and Oregon Aquatic Garter Snake in the region.

Insider tips for Oak Bottom Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited sites (26 total) Each site now has a bear-resistant food storage locker; use it properly Camp host on-site provides valuable information for site selection and local conditions No cell service available; plan accordingly for offline recreation

Skip Oak Bottom Campground if: You require RV hookups — this campground has no hookups at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You need year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You depend on cellular connectivity.

Best time to visit Oak Bottom Campground: May-October — Campground operates mid-May through mid-October only; this is the verified operating season..

Nearby campgrounds: Pearch Creek Campground (ORLEANS, CA), Nordheimer Group Sites (ORLEANS, CA), Dillon Creek Campground (Orleans, CA), Fish Lake Campground (ORLEANS, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Oak Bottom Campground

Cell signal at Oak Bottom 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★ 4.8 (12 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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    PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND AT WHISKEYTOWN LAKE. FOR THAT SITE NEAR REDDING, CALL 530-359-2269 Open from mid-May through mid-October, this Oak Bottom Campground is on the Salmon River at Somes Bar, California. It is situated on a shaded and gently sloping hillside in the expansive Six Rivers and Klamath National Forests, far from highway noise and city distractions.

    Best for:AnglersHikersBoatersWildlife watchersFamiliesSites:TentRV
    LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

    Verified facts

    RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
    SeasonMay through October
    Stay limit14 days
    Max RV40 ft
    HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    ADA sites1 sites
    Bear boxesYes — at every site
    PetsAllowed
    Max/site6 people

    Amenities

    RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
    Essentials
    Fire RingsDrinking WaterFishing
    Recreation
    Picnic TablesBear Boxes
    Family & Pets
    Vault ToiletsCamp Host

    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 require RV hookups — this campground has no hookups at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You need year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only✕ You depend on cellular connectivity

    Insider tips & when to go

    CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

    Book early

    this is a popular federal campground with limited sites (26 total)

    Each site now has a bear-resistant food storage locker; use it properly

    Camp host on-site provides valuable information for site selection and local conditions

    No cell service available; plan accordingly for offline recreation

    Best: May-October

    Campground operates mid-May through mid-October only; this is the verified operating season.

    Things to do nearby

    RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

    Conditions today

    Live
    at campground coordinates

    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 — bear-resistant food storage lockers provided at each site. Also note Northern Pacific Rattlesnake, California King Snake, and Oregon Aquatic Garter Snake in the region.

    Location

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    1111111111· Six Rivers National Forest
    Getting there →

    From Highway 96, take Salmon River Road/Forest Highway 93 for 2.3 miles to Oak Bottom Campground.

    Campground entrance

    Google Maps API

    Community

    #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.

    Frequently asked questions

    RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
    How much does Oak Bottom Campground cost per night?+
    Oak Bottom Campground costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What season is Oak Bottom Campground open?+
    Oak Bottom Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
    Does Oak Bottom Campground have hookups?+
    No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
    What is the maximum RV length at Oak Bottom Campground?+
    Oak Bottom Campground can accommodate RVs up to 40 feet.
    How do I make reservations at Oak Bottom Campground?+
    Oak Bottom 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 Oak Bottom Campground?+
    According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Oak Bottom Campground is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
    What season is Oak Bottom Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
    Oak Bottom Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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    $10 /night★ 4.8 (12)
    SeasonMay through October
    Check-in2:00 PM
    Check-out12:00 PM
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    FAQ
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    Pearch Creek Campground

    ORLEANS, CA

    From $10/night

    Nordheimer Group Sites

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    From $50/night

    Dillon Creek Campground

    Orleans, CA

    From $10/night

    Fish Lake Campground

    ORLEANS, CA

    From $10/night

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