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A gravel road curving into a high mountain valley at first light, the peaks catching the sun.

Forest Service campground

Tree of Heaven Campground

Forest Service campground in Klamath National Forest, Siskiyou County, California. About 2,100 feet. 7.5 miles from Yreka.

Reserve on Recreation.gov
Managed by
Forest Service Klamath National Forest
Elevation
About 2,100 ft As the Forest Service states
Sites
22 21 standard non-electric, 1 group standard area non-electric
Longest rig
40 ft The longest vehicle any site is listed for
Hookups
None listed
Reservations
Recreation.gov
County
Siskiyou County

Overview

Tree of Heaven Campground is situated next to the Klamath Wild and Scenic River, making it popular with whitewater boaters and anglers. Visitors also enjoy birding and hiking along an interpretive trail.

Recreation

Fishing, birding, and whitewater boating on the class II-III Klamath River are popular options. The campground contains a quarter-mile interpretive trail and a large group day use area with a volleyball net and horseshoe pit.

Facilities

The campground has 21 sites. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A paved boat ramp provides access to the Klamath River.

Natural Features

The campground sits at an elevation of 2,100 feet on the Wild and Scenic Klamath River, a short distance from the State of Jefferson Scenic Byway.

The Klamath National Forest encompasses a vast array of mountains, streams and lakes straddling the California and Oregon border. The nearly 2-million acre forest includes five wilderness areas, one scenic byway, 200 miles of wild and scenic river and 1,100 miles of hiking and equestrian trials. Elevations range from 450 to 8,900 feet, making for varied topography and diverse plant and animal life.

The description, directions and fees are the Forest Service’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

What people do here

  • camping
  • day use area
  • fishing
  • hiking
  • swimming
  • whitewater rafting
  • wildlife viewing

The land around Tree of Heaven Campground

The ringed pin is this campground; the others are its nearest neighbours. Switch on forest roads or BLM routes to see the way in.

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Federal land, by managing agency

  • Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
  • US Forest Service (USFS)
  • National Park Service (NPS)
  • US Fish and Wildlife (USFW)
  • Bureau of Reclamation (USBR)
  • Department Of Defense (DOD)
  • Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
  • Other Federal
  • State
  • Local
  • Alaska Native Lands (Patented or Interim Conveyed)
  • Alaska Native Allotment

Federal campgrounds, by agency

  • Forest Service
  • Bureau of Land Management
  • National Park Service
  • Army Corps of Engineers
  • Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife and others

State and local land (USGS PAD-US)

  • State land
  • County and city land
  • Regional agency or district
  • Land trust or conservancy

Gaps with no tint inside public land are private parcels, often old mining claims and homesteads. They are not open to the public.

Dashed clay lines on the base map are unpaved tracks from OpenStreetMap. They show what exists on the ground, not what is legal to drive.

Select any point to see who manages the land.

Boundaries are approximate and land status changes. This map is a planning aid, not a survey or a statement of access. Confirm routes, closures and camping rules with the managing office.

Nearest campgrounds

Camping near

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated February 25, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.

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