Connectivity
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Campground
Dillon Creek Campground
Six Rivers National Forest, California
About this campground
Dillon Creek Campground sits along its namesake creek in the lush forests of northern California.
The Klamath River, a popular site for salmon fishing, runs alongside the site.
The campground is situated in a forest of mixed hardwoods and conifers at an elevation of 800 feet.
Map
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- Latitude
- 41.573333° N
- Longitude
- 123.543056° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-in
- Boat-inCommunity report
- Walk-inCommunity report
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Alcohol allowedCommunity report
- Trash serviceCommunity report
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Sewer hookups
- Back-in sitesCommunity report
- Water hookupsCommunity report
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
Open mid-May through mid-October. Campsite List calendar starts at the next available reservation dates. Dillon Creek Campground sits along its namesake creek in the lush forests of northern California. Visitors enjoy a variety of water sports on the nearby Klamath River.
Facilities
This campground has 21 single-family campsites, all equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets are provided. A host may be on-site, and roads throughout the campground are paved. Call 530-627-3291 for current drinking water availability.
Recreation
The Klamath and Salmon Rivers offer excellent fishing, swimming and whitewater rafting opportunities. Fishing for salmon and steelhead during the fall and early winter months is considered the finest in California. Hunting is also a popular pastime, with game including blacktail deer, black bear, grouse and quail.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a forest of mixed hardwoods and conifers at an elevation of 800 feet. The Klamath River, a popular site for salmon fishing, runs alongside the site.
Nearby Attractions
Not separately publishedRecreation.gov does not publish a separate nearby attractions section for this campground.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Camping
- Boating
Amenities and facility features
- Vault or pit toilets
- No potable waterThe official facility record directs campers to carry water
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Sewer hookups
- Hiking
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
27 sites- Reservation type
- Non Site-Specific, Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 35 ft
- Check-in
- 2:30 PM
- Check-out
- 2:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Management
11 sites- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Reservation cutoff
- 3 days before arrival
- Maximum published occupancy
- 8 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 2 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 2:30 PM
- Check-out
- 2:00 PM
- Food storage
- Dillon Creek Campground's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with Six Rivers National Forest.
- Fire and stove use
- Dillon Creek Campground's official facility record states: This campground has 21 single-family campsites, all equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Oct 14, 2026
- Next release
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- May 14, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Oct 14, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonMay 14, 2026 – Oct 14, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $10 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 14, 2027 – Oct 14, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $10 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 14, 2028 – Oct 14, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $10 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- No running water
- There are no electric, water or sewer hookups
- A per-day, per-vehicle fee applies to extra vehicles
- Sites may be available on a first-come, first-served basis
- Click here to learn more about the Six Rivers National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying or collecting your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
Getting there & contact
Official directions
From State Route 299 in Willow Creek, take State Route 96 north for 60.2 miles. The campground will be on the left side. From Interstate 5 in northern California, take State Route 96 southwest, past Happy Camp, for 85.7 miles. The campground will be on the right side.
Facility contact
530-629-4136