USDA Forest Service · California
Curly Jack Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 16
- Hookups
- 16 no hookups
- Season
- May 15 to October 18
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,056 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- Verizon weak · T-Mobile none · AT&T none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- CURLY JACK GC (NFSR 16N23A) · crushed aggregate or gravel · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Klamath National Forest
- Nearest town
- HAPPY CAMP
- Address
- HAPPY CAMP OAK KNOLL RANGER STATION, HAPPY CAMP, CA, 96039
- Phone
- 530-493-2243
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing
16 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Curly Jack Campground is situated along the Klamath Wild and Scenic River near the town of Happy Camp. Visitors enjoy whitewater boating and fishing on the river, and exploring local hiking trails.
Recreation
Fishing, birding, hiking and whitewater boating are popular options, as is scenic driving along the State of Jefferson Scenic Byway. Visitors can access a Class III section of the Klamath River from the campground. The campsite is a put-in and take-out point for whitewater rafting - boats must be carried across a gravel bar.
Facilities
The campground offers shaded single family sites, as well as four group sites that can accommodate up to 30 people each. Many sites have a view of the river. Group sites feature a general area for dispersed tent camping and a large gravel parking area for extra vehicles and trailers.
Natural Features
The campsground sits at an elevation of 1,075 feet on the banks of the Klamath River opposite the town of Happy Camp.
The Klamath National Forest is comprised of 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 trails. Elevations range from 450 to 8,900 feet, making for varied topography and diverse plant and animal life.
Nearby Attractions
The campground is within walking distance to the town of Happy Camp, where there are restaurants and a grocery store. A whitewater rafting outfitter and several fishing guides are based in Happy Camp.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52° | 36° | 23° | 65° | 5 of 11 |
| February | 52° | 37° | 11° | 76° | 5 of 11 |
| March | 57° | 38° | 22° | 84° | 4 of 11 |
| April | 62° | 41° | 30° | 82° | 2 of 11 |
| May | 72° | 50° | 39° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 79° | 55° | 42° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 94° | 64° | 50° | 109° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 94° | 64° | 55° | 109° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 84° | 58° | 48° | 103° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 75° | 49° | 39° | 91° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 59° | 42° | 33° | 75° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 50° | 36° | 17° | 67° | 3 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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