About Juanita Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 22
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (92)
What Guests Are Saying
Juanita Lake Campground is a beautiful, serene spot perfect for family gatherings and outdoor activities like kayaking and fishing. Many campers appreciate the spacious, well-kept sites and stunning scenery, although some have noted issues with the lack of potable water and campground oversight. While the road to the campground can be challenging and insect presence can be bothersome, overall, visitors enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and plan to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Juanita Lake Campground is a beautiful, serene spot perfect for family gatherings and outdoor activities like kayaking and fishing. Many campers appreciate the spacious, well-kept sites and stunning scenery, although some have noted issues with the lack of potable water and campground oversight. While the road to the campground can be challenging and insect presence can be bothersome, overall, visitors enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and plan to return.
Review Summary
Margaret K
VerifiedMay 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: A
Our site was clean and the view of the lake was amazing. We will definitely return.
Margaret K
VerifiedMay 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: A
Our site was clean and the view of the lake was amazing. We will definitely return.
Jacob N
VerifiedOctober 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: A
Visited towards the end of the season. Had a blast fishing on the lake! Lots of fish, ducks, and a bald eagle hanging around. Campground wasn’t overly busy, but there were surprisingly quite a few day use visitors. Will be returning!
Jacob N
VerifiedOctober 22, 2024 • Stayed at: 1, Loop: A
Visited towards the end of the season. Had a blast fishing on the lake! Lots of fish, ducks, and a bald eagle hanging around. Campground wasn’t overly busy, but there were surprisingly quite a few day use visitors. Will be returning!
Emily S
VerifiedOctober 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: A
A lovely small lake, quiet. Not overrun. Outhouse, but no water when I visited in October. Good mostly level spaces, far enough apart. No host in 2024 I don't believe.
Emily S
VerifiedOctober 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 6, Loop: A
A lovely small lake, quiet. Not overrun. Outhouse, but no water when I visited in October. Good mostly level spaces, far enough apart. No host in 2024 I don't believe.
Alyssa S
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
Lovely campground! Make sure you book through recreation.gov ahead of time!! There is a QR code to scan when you get there, but we had to backtrack on the road a bit to get enough service to book the site - there are no drop-in sites available. The sites were beautiful, and we were surrounded by lots of huge trees. The lake is pretty, and the walkways are accessible around the lake. Drive up to the lake from the south side (not via Meiss Lake Road) and you'll have a paved road all the way up. The other side is much less travelled/maintained.
Alyssa S
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
Lovely campground! Make sure you book through recreation.gov ahead of time!! There is a QR code to scan when you get there, but we had to backtrack on the road a bit to get enough service to book the site - there are no drop-in sites available. The sites were beautiful, and we were surrounded by lots of huge trees. The lake is pretty, and the walkways are accessible around the lake. Drive up to the lake from the south side (not via Meiss Lake Road) and you'll have a paved road all the way up. The other side is much less travelled/maintained.
William W
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: A
Wish there was a no campground generator (noise) rule similar to no motors on the lake.
William W
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 7, Loop: A
Wish there was a no campground generator (noise) rule similar to no motors on the lake.
Location Juanita Lake Campground
Address:
Goosenest Ranger District
Macdoel, CA, 96058
United States
From I-5 at Weed, CA travel northeast on State Hwy 97 approximately 35 miles to Ball Mtn Road. Turn west (left) on Ball Mtn Road and go approximately 4 miles to Forest Service Road 46N04. Turn right on 46N04 and continue to Juanita Lake and campground.
From the north, traveling south on Hwy 97, turn west (right) approximately 3.8 miles south of the town of Macdoel on the Ball Mtn. Road. Travel approximately 4 miles to Forest Service Road 46N04. Turn right on 46N04 and continue to Juanita Lake and campground.
Juanita Lake Campground is accessible via I-5 approximately 35 miles to the southwest, and State Hwy 97 which runs nearby. Ball Mtn Road connects to Hwy 97 and leads to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 41.8174 / -122.124
Elevation: 1566 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Dogs on leash
- No off-highway vehicle use in the campground
- Fire wood: anything dead and down may be gathered for campfires (no chainsaws)
- There is limited RV parking.
- For more information call the Goosenest Ranger District at 530-398-4391 or visit the Klamath 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 .
- This is bear country; all food must be properly stored in approved containers.
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
