4.7289 reviewsPrice
$15/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
18 campsites
Season
Open seasonally from...
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Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$15/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
18 campsites
Season
Open seasonally from...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Rail Creek Rd, Klamath National Forest, California
Anglers, paddlers, and PCt-curious hikers who can arrive Friday morning. The 25-acre lake holds rainbow trout all summer, motorless boats launch easily, and a short trail connects to the Pacific Crest Trail. Drive-in sites fit trailers up to 30 feet.
No potable water on site means hauling your own supply. Walk-in tent sites fill fast and sit close together with little buffer, and the narrow single-lane access road is genuinely awkward for larger rigs. Also confirm the seasonal closure has lifted before you drive out.
Reference information about Kangaroo Lake Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Kangaroo Lake campground has 18 sites, 13 of which are drive-in and 5 are walk-in. The campground also provides accessible facilities, including a 1/4 mile paved trail right down to the lake. The lake itself covers 25 acres, and is 110 feet deep. There is no boat ramp but motorless boats are permitted.<br /><br />This is Bear Country. All food must be secured overnight and when not attended. Always keep a clean camp and do not feed animals, squirrels and rodents. <br /> <br />Due to elevation, access determined by snow levels.</p>
The elevation is 6,100 ft. The campground is adjacent to one of the few high mountain lakes - Kangaroo Lake, accessible with a car, in Klamath National Forest. It has one spur of walk-in tent sites and a loop that meanders across the top of a mountain. Views from some campsites are breathtaking. Mature conifers provide good shade. Although the ground is rocky, a pleasant variety of ground covers, including Manzanita, provide lots of green - a very scenic campground. The walk-in tent sites are very nice but with little privacy. Access to the lake and day-use area is through the walk-in tent area. This is bear country; practice safe food storage techniques.
Open May 1 through late October - weather dependent
Kangaroo Lake is 25 acres. Access to lake with canoe, raft, or kayak is but a short walk from parking area. Hiking: Fen Nature Trail (foot) - 0.5 miles Provides access to Pacific Crest Trail Fishing: Rainbow trout
Kangaroo Lake is 25 acres. Access to lake with canoe, raft, or kayak is but a short walk from parking area.
The parking aprons are gravel. Klamath National Forest 85
From Etna, CA, take State Rt. 3 south 13.7 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left, toward Gazelle, and go 8.5 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign onto Rail Creek Rd. and go 6.9 miles to campground. NOTE: Rail Creek Rd. narrows to single-lane with turnouts.
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Summer brings daytime highs around 70–80°F with nights dropping into the 40s–50s. The lake warms enough for comfortable swimming, and roads stay clear for reliable access. Expect moderate crowds on holiday weekends, calmer conditions midweek. Winter temperatures can hit 19°F, and seasonal snowpack may close access roads. Afternoon thunderstorms or morning mists roll through occasionally at this elevation.
Open into fall; crisp conditions and good scenery though fewer specific fall reviews noted.
Kangaroo Lake Campground offers 18 campsites, including 13 drive-in sites and 5 walk-in sites. Amenities include vault toilets, 7 water spigots, and picnic tables at all 18 sites. Potable water is not available, and there is no boat ramp. Motorless boats are allowed on the 25-acre, 110-foot-deep lake.
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