USDA Forest Service · California
Dillon Creek Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 27
- Hookups
- 21 with water, 27 no hookups
- Season
- May 14 to October 14
- Max RV length
- 35 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 814 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Six Rivers National Forest
- Nearest town
- Orleans
- Address
- PO Box 410, Orleans, CA, 95556
- Phone
- 530-629-4136
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
10 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Open mid-May through mid-October. Campsite List calendar starts at the next available reservation dates. Dillon Creek Campground sits along its namesake creek in the lush forests of northern California. Visitors enjoy a variety of water sports on the nearby Klamath River.
Recreation
The Klamath and Salmon Rivers offer excellent fishing, swimming and whitewater rafting opportunities. Fishing for salmon and steelhead during the fall and early winter months is considered the finest in California. Hunting is also a popular pastime, with game including blacktail deer, black bear, grouse and quail.
Facilities
This campground has 21 single-family campsites, all equipped with picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets are provided. A host may be on-site, and roads throughout the campground are paved. Call 530-627-3291 for current drinking water availability.
Natural Features
The campground is situated in a forest of mixed hardwoods and conifers at an elevation of 800 feet. The Klamath River, a popular site for salmon fishing, runs alongside the site.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (530) 627-3291.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55° | 38° | 26° | 68° | 4 of 11 |
| February | 54° | 38° | 13° | 77° | 5 of 11 |
| March | 56° | 37° | 27° | 84° | 3 of 11 |
| April | 63° | 42° | 30° | 82° | 2 of 11 |
| May | 71° | 51° | 40° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 81° | 56° | 43° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 94° | 64° | 51° | 109° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 95° | 65° | 55° | 108° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 85° | 58° | 47° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 76° | 50° | 41° | 91° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 62° | 44° | 33° | 77° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 52° | 38° | 20° | 70° | 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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