Fish Lake Campground

FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND

Sites & Rates

12 total sites · $10.00 avg/night

About Fish Lake Campground

Open mid-June through September. Campsite list calender is for the next reservable dates. Fish Lake Campground lies on the shore of its beautiful namesake, on the Orleans Ranger District of Six Rivers National Forest. Lily pads thrive on the lake, and Douglas fir and cedar trees provide ample shade and a secluded camping experience.

Number of accommodations: 12

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Jun 15 to Sep 30

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

12 Sites Available

Site
Price
10, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night
11, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night
12, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night
13, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night
14, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night
17, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night
20, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night
22, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night
3, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night
4, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night
7, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night
9, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10.00
/ per night

Reviews (54)

What Guests Are Saying

Fish Lake Campground offers a beautiful and secluded experience, with stunning views of the lake and plentiful wildlife, including trout fishing opportunities. Many campers enjoyed spacious sites, clean facilities, and peaceful surroundings, making it a great choice for those seeking tranquility. However, the campground's remoteness can lead to challenges like mosquito swarms and limited cell service, and some visitors noted the absence of a camp host to manage unruly campers.

Review Summary

3.4
54 reviews
5
40.7%
22
4
18.5%
10
3
7.4%
4
2
11.1%
6
1
22.2%
12

Corina P

Verified

August 1, 2020 Stayed at: 7, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

Pros:
• spacious
•beautiful
• inexpensive
•water is a bonus
• great parking spot (depends on the section)
• clean toilets

Cons:
• no cell signal
• bushy (bad for possible bears)
•vault toilets
• no bear box
• no showers

When my husband and I went to visit this July 2020, it was a weekend and there were lots of people around, so it felt safe. However, once everyone left, it felt pretty desolate and specially creepy without cell signal. Also, bears might go there because we noticed some people were not careful with their food and some left food out on their tables at night. If you want to be safe, bring your own bear proof cooler, or hang your food. Also there’s no showers, so we suggest bringing a privacy or shower tent. To prevent COVID 19 exposure, we brought our own toilet and used the privacy tent for that, but the restrooms were pretty clean. If you decide to go for this option, PLEASE make sure to dispose of your waste appropriately. Don’t ruin it for the rest of us.
About the lake, we didn’t get in because it didn’t seem a good place to swim in as there were a lot of plants that made it look inaccessible, however, the place was excellent for canoeing.

Corina P

Verified

August 1, 2020 Stayed at: 7, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

Pros:
• spacious
•beautiful
• inexpensive
•water is a bonus
• great parking spot (depends on the section)
• clean toilets

Cons:
• no cell signal
• bushy (bad for possible bears)
•vault toilets
• no bear box
• no showers

When my husband and I went to visit this July 2020, it was a weekend and there were lots of people around, so it felt safe. However, once everyone left, it felt pretty desolate and specially creepy without cell signal. Also, bears might go there because we noticed some people were not careful with their food and some left food out on their tables at night. If you want to be safe, bring your own bear proof cooler, or hang your food. Also there’s no showers, so we suggest bringing a privacy or shower tent. To prevent COVID 19 exposure, we brought our own toilet and used the privacy tent for that, but the restrooms were pretty clean. If you decide to go for this option, PLEASE make sure to dispose of your waste appropriately. Don’t ruin it for the rest of us.
About the lake, we didn’t get in because it didn’t seem a good place to swim in as there were a lot of plants that made it look inaccessible, however, the place was excellent for canoeing.

Dagmar M

Verified

August 3, 2020 Stayed at: 9, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND

2

The lake was more of swamp (think very low water level, overgrown with plenty mosquitoes), no bathrooms with running water and loud late night activities of people next to us made this less than a good experience. Location is very remote, not sure if I would do it again.

Dagmar M

Verified

August 3, 2020 Stayed at: 9, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND

2

The lake was more of swamp (think very low water level, overgrown with plenty mosquitoes), no bathrooms with running water and loud late night activities of people next to us made this less than a good experience. Location is very remote, not sure if I would do it again.

chris h

Verified

August 10, 2020 Stayed at: 12, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND

1

There are apparently multiple Fish Lake Campgrounds in Oregon, and we reserved a spot in the Fish Lake Campground several hundred miles from where we were supposed to be. Our reservation was worthless at our actual destination, the Fish Lake 30 miles from Klamath Falls. Please be sure that this campground and the permits are named in a way that makes clear the location of this campground.

chris h

Verified

August 10, 2020 Stayed at: 12, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND

1

There are apparently multiple Fish Lake Campgrounds in Oregon, and we reserved a spot in the Fish Lake Campground several hundred miles from where we were supposed to be. Our reservation was worthless at our actual destination, the Fish Lake 30 miles from Klamath Falls. Please be sure that this campground and the permits are named in a way that makes clear the location of this campground.

TAT-YUEN S

Verified

August 18, 2020 Stayed at: 13, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

We spent 3 nights at the campground. It was a nice campground with a lake view. A lot of privacy and very quiet. The lake is nice and surrounded by trees. If you like to fish, a boat or kayak is a must as there is thick lotus and other water plants grow at the perimeter of lake, which make it next to impossible to cast your line. I had seen other boater pulled fishes out of the lake. The drive up there from the main road is about 9 miles. Be very careful as the road is narrow and there are a lot of blind turns and corners. Fortunately, the traffic is usually very light. The restroom was clean and well maintained. The site has water but not electricity. There are a lot of mosquitoes in summer so make sure bring sufficient insect repellent. No cell phone service, as in the case in most of Six Rivers National Forest.

Plenty of solitude during my stay to the point of feeling creepy at night. Every night my family and I went to bed listening to the chirping of insects and every morning woke up to singing birds. We have plenty of time to relax and unwind and just enjoy the peace and joy.

TAT-YUEN S

Verified

August 18, 2020 Stayed at: 13, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

We spent 3 nights at the campground. It was a nice campground with a lake view. A lot of privacy and very quiet. The lake is nice and surrounded by trees. If you like to fish, a boat or kayak is a must as there is thick lotus and other water plants grow at the perimeter of lake, which make it next to impossible to cast your line. I had seen other boater pulled fishes out of the lake. The drive up there from the main road is about 9 miles. Be very careful as the road is narrow and there are a lot of blind turns and corners. Fortunately, the traffic is usually very light. The restroom was clean and well maintained. The site has water but not electricity. There are a lot of mosquitoes in summer so make sure bring sufficient insect repellent. No cell phone service, as in the case in most of Six Rivers National Forest.

Plenty of solitude during my stay to the point of feeling creepy at night. Every night my family and I went to bed listening to the chirping of insects and every morning woke up to singing birds. We have plenty of time to relax and unwind and just enjoy the peace and joy.

Jim S

Verified

August 23, 2020 Stayed at: 9, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Another great year at Fish Lake

Jim S

Verified

August 23, 2020 Stayed at: 9, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

Another great year at Fish Lake

Location Fish Lake Campground

Address:
Po Box 410
Hines, CA, 95556
United States

Highway access

Fish Lake Campground is accessible via State Route 96, which is approximately 8 miles from Orleans, California.

Latitude & Longitude: 41.2642 / -123.684

Elevation: 543 feet

Policies & Rules

General

  • This is bear country; bear-resistant food storage containers are a must.
  • No cellular signal available near the campground.
  • Some campsites are not located exactly where they are depicted on this campsite map.
  • Fees apply for additional vehicles.
  • Additional parking is available at the day-use and boat ramp areas.
  • The boat ramp is located before the campground entrance.
  • Only non-motorized boats.
  • There are no water, sewer or electric hookups.
  • Click here to learn more about the Six Rivers National Forest
  • 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.

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Last updated: July 11, 2026

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