Nordheimer Main Campground
Nordheimer Main Campground is a national forest campground in California.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 41.29752, -123.36076
- Activities
- Camping
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
About Nordheimer Main Campground
Nordheimer’s main campground is open year-round and offers 12 single fee sites, all on a first-come first-served basis. No running water. No electric or sewer hookups. There is a vault restroom, and each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Most sites provide some shade. Roads and parking areas are gravel. The campground is located in a Douglas-fir and hardwood forest next to the Wild and Scenic California Salmon River. The Salmon River area is popular for swimming, sunbathing, rafting, kayaking, hiking, wildlife viewing and biking.. There is a vault restroom, and each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Most sites provide some shade. Roads and parking areas are gravel. The campground is located in a Douglas-fir and hardwood forest next to the Wild and Scenic California Salmon River. The Salmon River area is popular for swimming, sunbathing, rafting, kayaking, hiking, wildlife viewing and biking. Nordheimer is in the heart of the Salmon River whitewater area. Rafting activities begin in early spring and continue until the water levels drop too low, usually in early summer. Nordheimer is a must for those seeking beauty and seclusion. Remnants from historic mining operations can still be seen in this remote but beautiful camping area. A few fruit trees remain from past homesteading activities. Boat access through the campground to the river’s edge is available for 4x4 vehicles.
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- AmeriGas · 28 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 180 designated routes (250 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordheimer | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Nordheimer Group Campgrounds - (Achillis; Bloomer; Casc | National forest group campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Nordheimer Group Sites | National forest campground | 0.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Louse Camp | National forest camping area | 5.3 mi | — | — |
| Hotelling Campground | Private campground | 5.9 mi | — | — |
| Hotelling Campground | National forest campground | 6.0 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.