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Eureka, May 23, 2007
Most Six Rivers National Forest campgrounds will be open May 24th, according to Forest Supervisor Tyrone Kelley. "Come enjoy our 17 developed campgrounds, as well as the nearly one million acres of National Forest System lands available for your relaxation and exploration," invites Kelley.
Campgrounds that will be open by this date are Big Flat, Grassy Flat, Patrick Creek, Pearch Creek, Dillon Creek, Oak Bottom, Boise Creek, Bailey Canyon and Fir Cove. E-Ne-Nuck Campground opens on June 23rd. Panther Flat, North Fork, Aikens Creek West, and Nordheimer are open yearlong. Mad River Campground will remain closed this summer due to continued adjacent road work and blasting along the county road.
The opening date for Fish Lake and East Fork Campgrounds will be determined right before May 24th due to Port-Orford cedar (POC) root disease precautions. These campgrounds are seasonally closed during the winter due to low use, the high potential for spreading POC disease via traveling on unpaved, wet roads, and to prevent damage to moisture-soaked roads. Ground conditions must be relatively dry for these two campgrounds to open to minimize the risk of spreading the disease that kills POC trees. If you plan to camp in either of these campgrounds, please contact the Orleans Ranger District at 530-627-3291 and the Lower Trinity Ranger District at 530-629-2118 to find out the opening date. Campers are reminded that ATVs, dirt bikes, mountain bikes and horses are not allowed in either Fish Lake or East Fork Campgrounds or adjacent trails anytime due to POC concerns.
Most campgrounds are equipped with vault or flush toilets, fire rings or stoves, tables, parking for two vehicles, and potable water. Electrical hook-ups are not available. Many of the campgrounds have volunteer hosts. Showers are available at Panther Flat Campground.
Make campsite reservations for Grassy Flat, Panther Flat and Patrick Creek Campgrounds by calling toll-free (877) 444-6777 or TTY (877) 833-6777 or contacting www.reserveUSA.com. All other facilities are available on a first come, first serve basis. Campgrounds have varying levels of wheelchair accessibility. Camping site fees range from $8 to $15 per night for single sites.
People wishing to primitive-camp outside of developed campgrounds must obtain a free fire permit for barbecues or campfires. Obtain permits from any Forest Service office or California Department of Forestry office. Permits are good for the calendar year.
For more information on Forest campgrounds, visit our website at www.fs.fed.us/r5/sixrivers/recreation or contact the local Forest Service Ranger District office in the area you plan to camp or the Forest Supervisor’s Office in Eureka at (707) 442-1721.
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