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Eureka, May 21, 2008
Most Six Rivers National Forest campgrounds will be open by May 23rd, according to Forest Supervisor Tyrone Kelley. "Come enjoy our 18 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, Mad River, Bailey Canyon and Fir Cove, Fish Lake and East Fork. E-Ne-Nuck Campground opens on June 15th. Panther Flat, North Fork, Aikens Creek West, and Nordheimer are open yearlong.
Campers are reminded that ATVs, dirt bikes and horses are not allowed in any campground. In addition, mountain bikes are not allowed in Fish Lake or East Fork Campgrounds or on adjacent trails anytime due to the risk of spreading Port-Orford-cedar root disease.
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 TDD (877) 833-6777 or contacting www.recreation.gov. 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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