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About Fish Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 12
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2026 Season availability
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- Restrooms
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- Parking
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- Lake Access
- Boat Ramp / Launch
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Reviews (58)
What Guests Are Saying
Fish Lake Campground is a cherished destination for many families, known for its serene beauty and clean facilities, including well-maintained restrooms. While there is no potable water and some overgrown shrubbery, the campground offers spacious sites, beautiful lake views, and great fishing opportunities, particularly for trout. Visitors appreciate the remote location, though it can attract mosquitoes and occasional bear sightings, which adds to the adventure for some campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Fish Lake Campground is a cherished destination for many families, known for its serene beauty and clean facilities, including well-maintained restrooms. While there is no potable water and some overgrown shrubbery, the campground offers spacious sites, beautiful lake views, and great fishing opportunities, particularly for trout. Visitors appreciate the remote location, though it can attract mosquitoes and occasional bear sightings, which adds to the adventure for some campers.
Review Summary
Deborah W
VerifiedJuly 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
The lake was pretty. Getting there is a paved cowpath that goes on forever up a steep mountain. I was terrified going up, (45 minutes to go up 9 miles) and left 6am to come back down(45minutes). The mosquitoes were hungry and I was the main course, sending in an army upon my arrival. I did not return for the second night. 2am there was a lot of banging a few sites over. Heard load "moans" assume an animal. I will not return, period!
Deborah W
VerifiedJuly 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
The lake was pretty. Getting there is a paved cowpath that goes on forever up a steep mountain. I was terrified going up, (45 minutes to go up 9 miles) and left 6am to come back down(45minutes). The mosquitoes were hungry and I was the main course, sending in an army upon my arrival. I did not return for the second night. 2am there was a lot of banging a few sites over. Heard load "moans" assume an animal. I will not return, period!
Hannah B
VerifiedJuly 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very over grown and hardly maintained. We got eaten alive and used an entire thing of bug spray in an hour trying to not be covered in bites … it’s very un used looking and ew why on the bathrooms .We were from Idaho so we should have known with it being so far back there… but we got there set up a tent and boom immediate black bear issue. More than 1 . not a soul in sight for 100 miles… here comes a bear… we left!!!! … nobody would hear us die ! Warning to out of staters we found a more inhabited camp sight not in the Recreation.gov sight
Hannah B
VerifiedJuly 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 22, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
Very over grown and hardly maintained. We got eaten alive and used an entire thing of bug spray in an hour trying to not be covered in bites … it’s very un used looking and ew why on the bathrooms .We were from Idaho so we should have known with it being so far back there… but we got there set up a tent and boom immediate black bear issue. More than 1 . not a soul in sight for 100 miles… here comes a bear… we left!!!! … nobody would hear us die ! Warning to out of staters we found a more inhabited camp sight not in the Recreation.gov sight
Autumn S
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
The lake is BEAUTIFUL. Each campsite had a great view and lots of shade. Bring mosquito repellent. Our campsite had a hill to go up for a bit of privacy from the driveway. We had a bear stop by, so definitely lock up your food and anything scented (pets too! Our dogs scared it off though). The drive was amazing and Google maps wasn't too helpful, so follow the directions provided in your email.
Autumn S
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
The lake is BEAUTIFUL. Each campsite had a great view and lots of shade. Bring mosquito repellent. Our campsite had a hill to go up for a bit of privacy from the driveway. We had a bear stop by, so definitely lock up your food and anything scented (pets too! Our dogs scared it off though). The drive was amazing and Google maps wasn't too helpful, so follow the directions provided in your email.
Lon W
VerifiedJune 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
Fish Lake NEVER disappoints! Well except for the millions of mosquitos! The Forest service people are so kind and friendly and do a great job of taking care of the place. The only negative response I have about it is the road leading to Fish Lake. It really needs to be cleared. It is CRAZY overgrown and in places it was barely wide enough for our truck.
Lon W
VerifiedJune 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
Fish Lake NEVER disappoints! Well except for the millions of mosquitos! The Forest service people are so kind and friendly and do a great job of taking care of the place. The only negative response I have about it is the road leading to Fish Lake. It really needs to be cleared. It is CRAZY overgrown and in places it was barely wide enough for our truck.
Connie S
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
Love this place! The campsites are nice and large, easily accommodating two tents. Each site is well separated from others and there was no noise (aside from some snoring) at night. Vault toilets are cleaner than a lot of gas station restrooms. Be forewarned that there are bears in the area and can mess with your stuff but they don't appear to be dangerous or very bothersome -- just remember to lock your food and toiletries in your car as no bear boxes are provided.
Connie S
VerifiedJuly 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
Love this place! The campsites are nice and large, easily accommodating two tents. Each site is well separated from others and there was no noise (aside from some snoring) at night. Vault toilets are cleaner than a lot of gas station restrooms. Be forewarned that there are bears in the area and can mess with your stuff but they don't appear to be dangerous or very bothersome -- just remember to lock your food and toiletries in your car as no bear boxes are provided.
Location Fish Lake Campground
Address:
Po Box 410
Orleans, CA, 95556
United States
From Orleans, California, take State Route 96 south for about 8 miles. Turn north on Bluff Creek Road and continue about 4.7 miles to Fish Lake Road. Turn right and continue almost 3 miles to the campground.
Fish Lake Campground is accessible via State Route 96, which is approximately 8 miles from Orleans, California.
Elevation: 543 feet
39 mi drive to downtown Orleans (about 1 hr 26 min)
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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