Campground

Pearch Creek Campground

Six Rivers National Forest, California

About this campground

Pearch Creek Campground lies just north of the small town of Orleans in the Klamath river valley of the Six Rivers National Forest.

The sound of nearby Pearch Creek can be heard from most sites and the campground remains shady and cool during hot summer days.

The campground is located in a mature Douglas fir and hardwood forest.

Map

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Latitude
41.308889° N
Longitude
123.520833° W
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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.

Connectivity

No community carrier report is currently published for this campground.

Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.

Access

  • Drive-in
  • Walk-inCommunity report

Site types

  • Tent sites
  • RV / trailer sites
  • Standard campsites
  • Group sitesCommunity report

Features

For campers

  • Toilets
  • Drinking water
  • 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

  • Electric hookups
  • Pull-through sites
  • Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 40 ft
  • Back-in sitesCommunity report
  • Sewer hookupsCommunity 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.

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Overview

Open mid-May through mid-October. Campsite List calendar is for the next reservable dates. Pearch Creek Campground lies just north of the small town of Orleans in the Klamath river valley of the Six Rivers National Forest. Lush foliage provides welcome shade and relative privacy for each of the campground's sites.

Facilities

The campground offers 10 single-family campsites. All are suitable for tent camping, and RVs can access sites 1, 6-10. Each site has a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Many have vintage rock stoves as well. A vault toilet and drinking water are provided.

Recreation

Salmon and steelhead fishing in the nearby Klamath River is considered some of the best in northern California. Both Klamath and Salmon Rivers are popular destinations for whitewater rafting, swimming and kayaking. Both are within a short drive.

Natural Features

The campground is located in a mature Douglas fir and hardwood forest. The sound of nearby Pearch Creek can be heard from most sites and the campground remains shady and cool during hot summer days. Moss-covered rocks and tree trunks add to the cooling atmosphere of Pearch Creek.

Nearby Attractions

Trailheads to the Marble Mountain Wilderness

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
  • Electric hookups

Recreation sites

Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.

Standard Non-Electric

10 sites
Reservation type
Site-Specific
Equipment
Car, RV, Tent, Trailer
Maximum people
8
Maximum vehicles
2
Maximum vehicle length
40 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
2 vehicles per site
Check-in
2:30 PM
Check-out
2:00 PM
Food storage
Pearch Creek Campground's official facility record states: This is bear country; bear-resistant food storage containers are a must.
Fire and stove use
Pearch Creek Campground's official facility record states: Each site has a picnic table and campfire 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
Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
Next book-through date
May 14, 2027
Group sites bookable through
Oct 14, 2027

Published seasons & rates

SeasonSite typeNightly rateAdditional personDeposit
Peak SeasonMay 14, 2026 – Oct 14, 2026Standard Non-Electric$10——
Peak SeasonMay 14, 2027 – Oct 14, 2027Standard Non-Electric$10——
Peak SeasonMay 14, 2028 – Oct 14, 2028Standard Non-Electric$10——

Important facility notices

Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.

  • This is bear country; bear-resistant food storage containers are a must.
  • Campsites 2, 3, 4 and 5 are not recommended for trailers and RVs due to road limitations
  • Fees apply for additional vehicles.
  • There are no sewer, water, or electric hookups.
  • Some campsites are not located exactly where they are depicted on this campsite map.
  • 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.
  • Click here to learn more about the Six Rivers National Forest

Getting there & contact

Official directions

From Orleans, California, follow State Highway 96 north approximately 1.5 miles to the campground.

Facility contact

530-627-3291

Sources

Recreation.gov official facility record — Pearch Creek CampgroundUSDA Forest Service — responsible pet practicesRecreation.gov official facility record — Pearch Creek CampgroundPearch Creek Campground official facility detailsRecreation.gov official facility record — Pearch Creek Campground — food-storage guidanceThe Dyrt community reports — Pearch Creek CampgroundRecreation.gov campground details APIRecreation.gov published seasons and ratesRecreation.gov booking-window release dataRecreation.gov recreation-site inventory