Curly Jack Campground
Curly Jack Campground is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 41.78620, -123.39082
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 530-493-2243
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Curly Jack Campground
Overview Curly Jack Campground is situated along the Klamath Wild and Scenic River near the town of Happy Camp. Visitors enjoy whitewater boating and fishing on the river, and exploring local hiking trails. Recreation Fishing, birding, hiking and whitewater boating are popular options, as is scenic driving along the State of Jefferson Scenic Byway. Visitors can access a Class III section of the Klamath River from the campground. The campsite is a put-in and take-out point for whitewater rafting - boats must be carried across a gravel bar. Facilities The campground offers shaded single family sites, as well as four group sites that can accommodate up to 30 people each. Many sites have a view of the river. Group sites feature a general area for dispersed tent camping and a large gravel parking area for extra vehicles and trailers. Natural Features The campsground sits at an elevation of 1,075 feet on the banks of the Klamath River opposite the town of Happy Camp. The Klamath National Forest is comprised of a vast array of mountains, streams and lakes straddling the California and Oregon border. The nearly 2-million acre forest includes five wilderness areas, one scenic byway, 200 miles of wild and scenic river and 1,100 miles of hiking and equestrian trails. Elevations range from 450 to 8,900 feet, making for varied topography and diverse plant and animal life. Nearby Attractions The campground is within walking distance to the town of Happy Camp, where there are restaura
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
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- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Amerigas · 39 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 314 designated routes (614 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curly Jack Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Curly Jack | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Happy Camp | National forest camping area | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Fort Goff Campground | Private campground | 8.8 mi | — | — |
| Fort Goff | National forest campground | 8.8 mi | — | — |
| Grider Creek Campground | Free campsite | 9.0 mi | Free | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.