Oak Bottom Campground

P.O. Box 410, Orleans, California, United States
Check Availability
Salmon River at Oak Bottom
Entrance sign at Oak Bottom Campground
Oak Bottom Campground Entrance Sign
Oak Bottom River Access
OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

General Store General Store
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit
View all amenities

Available sites

13 total sites
RV Sites 13 sites Check Availability

About Oak Bottom Campground

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND AT WHISKEYTOWN LAKE. FOR THAT SITE NEAR REDDING, CALL 530-359-2269Open from mid-May through mid-October, this Oak Bottom Campground is on the Salmon River at Somes Bar, California. It is situated on a shaded and gently sloping hillside in the expansive Six Rivers and Klamath National Forests, far from highway noise and city distractions. NEW: Each reservable campsite now has its own bear-resistant food storage locker, as do most of the first-come first-served campsites. Campsite List calendar starts at the next available reservation dates.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

General Store General Store
Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
River Access River Access
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • Shaded Site
  • ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • BBQ
  • Fire Pit
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • General Store
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
  • Boat Ramp / Launch
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

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

13 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 008, Loop: AREA OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 009, Loop: AREA OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: AREA OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: AREA OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: AREA OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 015, Loop: AREA OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 016, Loop: AREA OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 017, Loop: AREA OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 018, Loop: AREA OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 019, Loop: AREA OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: AREA OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 023, Loop: AREA OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 024, Loop: AREA OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In

Reviews (14)

Verified Only

What Guests Are Saying

Oak Bottom Campground offers a nice, quiet atmosphere with pleasant dappled light. The vault toilets are acceptable, and drinking water is available. Campers are generally respectful, contributing to a beautiful outdoor experience.

Review Summary

4.8
14 reviews
5
78.6%
11
4
21.4%
3
3
0.0%
0
2
0.0%
0
1
0.0%
0

Rah'Shan G

August 14, 2020

4

I wish we had more time here. Otherwise very good campsite and cool host. Close to the river and to a good general store. Prepare for the mosquitos!!!

James M

Verified

August 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: AREA OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND

5

Easy in and out, close to river, clean bathrooms, overall quiet, camp host knowledgeable, hard-working, friendly

Jasmin M

Verified

July 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: AREA OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND

5

😃

Jose N

Verified

December 23, 2019 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: AREA OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND

5

This is a great CG! Spaciuos, Clean, and Courtious. The water is good and bathrooms were well takin care of.The host was excellent.

Location & Directions for Oak Bottom Campground

P.O. Box 410, Orleans, CA 95556 United States

Elevation: 233 ft

Getting There

From Highway 96, take Salmon River Road/Forest Highway 93 for 2.3 mi to Oak Bottom Campground.

Nearest town

Orleans, CA - 9.5 mi

About 15 min to downtown

Highway access

Oak Bottom Campground is accessible via Salmon River Road, which connects to Highway 96.

Nearby Campgrounds

Pearch Creek Campground
Closed for Season

Campground / RV park

Pearch Creek Campground

Orleans, CA

Pearch Creek Campground is open from mid-May to mid-October and is located north of Orleans in the Klamath River valley within Six Rivers National Forest. The campground features lush foliage that offers shade and privacy for campers. Reservations...

3 RV Sites
3 Tent Sites
4.6 (12)

Campground / RV park

Marble Mountain Ranch

Somes Bar, CA
5.0 (5)
Nordheimer Group Sites
Closed for Season

Campground / RV park

Nordheimer Group Sites

Orleans, CA

Nordheimer Group Sites are located in a forest near the California Salmon River, featuring gravel roads and large grassy meadows at Sites A, B, and C, while Site D offers river views and short access for boaters. Each site has picnic tables, fire ...

4 RV Sites
4 Tent Sites
5.0 (4)

Nearby destinations

Somes Bar
Orleans
Hoopa

Last updated: October 18, 2026

Message us

Need help?

Our team is here to help you find the perfect spot for your next adventure.

Message us

Replies within minutes

Explore Orleans, CA

Nearby larger city

Medford, OR

Approx. 72 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 400 ft

Learn more about Orleans

From our Travel Guides

View all guides
USDA Forest Service Logo
Managed by the USDA Forest Service