Fish Lake Campground

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

Featured amenities

Parking Parking
Restrooms Restrooms

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

12 total sites · $10 avg/night

Tent Sites

12 sites

$10/night

average

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

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Parking Parking
Restrooms Restrooms
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Parking and Transport

Parking and Transport

  • Parking
Water Access

Water Access

  • Lake Access
  • Boat Ramp / Launch
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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
/ per night
11, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10
/ per night
12, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10
/ per night
13, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10
/ per night
14, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10
/ per night
17, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10
/ per night
20, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10
/ per night
22, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10
/ per night
3, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10
/ per night
4, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10
/ per night
7, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10
/ per night
9, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$10
/ 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

Lon W

Verified

June 30, 2022 Stayed at: 17, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

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

Verified

June 30, 2022 Stayed at: 17, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

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.

Autumn S

Verified

July 3, 2022 Stayed at: 13, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

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

Verified

July 3, 2022 Stayed at: 13, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND

4

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.

Hannah B

Verified

July 22, 2022 Stayed at: 22, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND

1

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

Verified

July 22, 2022 Stayed at: 22, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND

1

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

Deborah W

Verified

July 21, 2023 Stayed at: 13, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND

1

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

Verified

July 21, 2023 Stayed at: 13, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND

1

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!

Danielle E

Verified

November 1, 2023 Stayed at: 10, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

We had a great experience at Fish Lake (campground 10). We stayed for 4 days/3 nights and the site was clean and spacious. Would stay again.

Danielle E

Verified

November 1, 2023 Stayed at: 10, Loop: FISH LAKE CAMPGROUND

5

We had a great experience at Fish Lake (campground 10). We stayed for 4 days/3 nights and the site was clean and spacious. Would stay again.

Location Fish Lake Campground

Address:
Po Box 410
Orleans, 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

Distance to downtown

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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Last updated: August 19, 2026

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