Juanita Lake Campground
Juanita Lake Campground is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 41.81740, -122.12420
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (530) 398-4391
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Juanita Lake Campground
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. 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. 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. 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
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Pilot Travel Centers LLC · 32 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Chevron · 23 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 204 designated routes (259 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juanita Lake Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Juanita Lake | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Juanita Lake Group Campsite | National forest campground | 0.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Martins Dairy | National forest horse camp | 4.3 mi | — | — |
| Martins Dairy Horse Camp | Private campground | 4.4 mi | — | — |
| Martins Dairy Cg | National forest campground | 4.4 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.