Connectivity
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Campground
Juanita Lake Campground
Klamath National Forest, California
About this campground
Juanita Lake campground offers 23 campsites adjacent to Juanita Lake on the Klamath National Forest.
The partially shaded campground sits at an altitude of 5,130 feet and is located on the shores of Juanita Lake surrounded by a ponderosa pine forest.
The lake offers a unique combination of recreation opportunities including many water-based activities like fishing and swimming.
Map
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- Latitude
- 41.817400° N
- Longitude
- 122.124200° 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-inCommunity report
Site types
- Standard campsites
- RV / trailer sitesCommunity report
- Tent sitesCommunity report
- Group sitesCommunity report
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Alcohol allowedCommunity report
- Phone 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
- Big rig friendlyCommunity 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
Juanita Lake campground offers 23 campsites adjacent to Juanita Lake on the Klamath National Forest. The lake offers a unique combination of recreation opportunities including many water-based activities like fishing and swimming. Site map located in photo stream above. Currently, there is non-potable water available for use.
Facilities
The main campground offers 23 campsites with parking areas, picnic tables, campfire rings, grills, bear-proof trash cans, and vault toilets. All camp/tent areas have views of the lake. Two vehicles allowed per campsite including trailers.
Recreation
The 55 acre Juanita Lake is excellent for small rowboats, rafts, and canoes. There is a paved boat launch ramp, a dock in the summer, and fish cleaning station. No motors are permitted on the lake. The lake is regularly stocked with trout and has a bass and catfish population.
Those wanting to explore will enjoy the 1.5 mile paved, barrier free trail that circles the lake with two fishing jetties for easy lake access. For the more ambitious hiker, there is a 6 mile hike with a 2,700 foot elevation gain climbing up to Ball Mountain Lookout.
Visitors interested in cooling off will delight in a swim or simply wading and water-play from the shoreline.
Natural Features
The partially shaded campground sits at an altitude of 5,130 feet and is located on the shores of Juanita Lake surrounded by a ponderosa pine forest. The lake is a favorite bird watching area with bald eagles and osprey regularly fishing the lake. Sit among the pines and fish or watch a diverse array of wildlife that uses the area.
Nearby Attractions
The Butte Valley Wildlife Area is within four miles.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Boating
Amenities and facility features
- Vault or pit toilets
- Potable water
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Grills
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
22 sites- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Management
1 site- 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
- Base site allowance
- $15 per night, $20 for double site (#14)
- Reservation cutoff
- 0 Not Reservable
- Food storage
- Juanita Lake Campground's official facility record states: The main campground offers 23 campsites with parking areas, picnic tables, campfire rings, grills, bear-proof trash cans, and vault toilets.
- Fire and stove use
- Juanita Lake Campground's official facility record states: The main campground offers 23 campsites with parking areas, picnic tables, campfire rings, grills, bear-proof trash cans, and vault toilets.
- 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 18, 2026
- Next release
- Nov 15, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- May 15, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Oct 18, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $15 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $15 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2027 – Oct 18, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2028 – Oct 18, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $15 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonMay 15, 2028 – Oct 18, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $20 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- Dogs on leash
- No off-highway vehicle use in the campground
- Fire wood: anything dead and down may be gathered for campfires (no chainsaws)
- There is limited RV parking.
- For more information call the Goosenest Ranger District at 530-398-4391 or visit the Klamath National Forest .
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov .
- This is bear country; all food must be properly stored in approved containers.
Getting there & contact
Official directions
From I-5 at Weed, CA travel northeast on State Hwy 97 approximately 35 miles to Ball Mtn Road. Turn west (left) on Ball Mtn Road and go approximately 4 miles to Forest Service Road 46N04. Turn right on 46N04 and continue to Juanita Lake and campground. From the north, traveling south on Hwy 97, turn west (right) approximately 3.8 miles south of the town of Macdoel on the Ball Mtn. Road. Travel approximately 4 miles to Forest Service Road 46N04. Turn right on 46N04 and continue to Juanita Lake and campground.
Facility contact
(530) 398-4391