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Campground
Oak Bottom Campground
Six Rivers National Forest, California
About this campground
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.
Located near California's Salmon River, the campground is popular with whitewater enthusiasts in the spring.
Large deciduous trees provide ample shading for multiple sites within the campground, and a variety of wildlife makes its home in the area.
Map
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- Latitude
- 41.377222° N
- Longitude
- 123.451389° 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
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- Standard campsites
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Drinking water
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Food storage
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- ADA access
- Alcohol allowedCommunity report
- Firewood availableCommunity 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
- Sewer hookups
- Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 40 ft
- 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
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. NEW: Each reservable campsite now has its own bear-resistant food storage locker, as do most of the first-come first-served campsites. Campsite List calendar starts at the next available reservation dates.
Facilities
The campground offers 25 single-family sites. Each site is equipped with a bear-resistant food storage locker, picnic table, and fire ring with grill. Some sites have vintage rock stoves as well. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A campground host may be available.
Recreation
Located near California's Salmon River, the campground is popular with whitewater enthusiasts in the spring. Many challenging rapids ranging from class 3 to 5 are available.
Swimming is also popular in the summer and numerous river access areas are a short drive or walk from the campground.
In the fall, salmon and steelhead trout fishing in the nearby Klamath River is known to be some of the best in the state.
Natural Features
The campground loops around a forested hillside of mixed Douglas fir and hardwood forest at a 700-foot elevation. Large deciduous trees provide ample shading for multiple sites within the campground, and a variety of wildlife makes its home in the area.
Nearby Attractions
The small town of Somes Bar is 2.5 miles from the campground. Propane, groceries, and tackle are available at a general store.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Swimming Site
- Wildlife Viewing
- Water Sports
- Hunting
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Camping
- Boating
- Biking
Amenities and facility features
- Vault or pit toilets
- Potable water
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Wildlife-resistant food storage
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Sewer hookups
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
Standard Non-Electric
25 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- RV, Small Tent, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 8
- Maximum vehicles
- 3
- Maximum vehicle length
- 40 ft
- Check-in
- 2:30 PM
- Check-out
- 2:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- 1 flagged accessible
Parking
1 site- Reservation type
- 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
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
- 3 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 2:30 PM
- Check-out
- 2:00 PM
- Food storage
- Oak Bottom Campground's official facility record states: NEW: Each reservable campsite now has its own bear-resistant food storage locker, as do most of the first-come first-served campsites.
- Fire and stove use
- Oak Bottom Campground's official facility record states: Each site is equipped with a bear-resistant food storage locker, picnic table, and fire ring with grill.
- 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
- Dec 1, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- Jun 1, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Sep 30, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonMay 14, 2026 – Oct 14, 2026 | Standard Non-Electric | $10 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 1, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027 | Standard Non-Electric | $10 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 1, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028 | Standard Non-Electric | $10 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- There are no electric, water or sewer hookups
- Some sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis
- Fees will be collected for additional vehicles
- Extra parking is available a short walking distance from the campground
- Never leave food items unattended or in your tent or sleeping bag
- Please keep all food and toiletries stored in airtight containers
- Store food and scented items in your site's bear-resistant food storage locker.
- Properly dispose all garbage in provided bear-proof trash and recycling bins
- Do not feed the bears
- 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 your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
Getting there & contact
Official directions
From Highway 96, take Salmon River Road/Forest Highway 93 for 2.3 miles to Oak Bottom Campground.