Indian Scotty Campground is along the Scott River in the Klamath National Forest, 32 miles southwest of Yreka. The Scott River provides good fishing and in the mid to late summer, swimming when water levels are safe. Late in the year the river can resemble a stream more than a river. Hiking trails lead south into the Marble Mountain Wilderness.
Indian Scotty Campground has 28 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents surrounded by a forest of cedar, Douglas fir and Pondarosa pine. Some campsites have river views. All the standard campsites are first-come, first-served. Indian Scotty Campground also offers a Group Campsite.
| Indian Scotty Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Indian Scotty Campground Location: | Off Scott River Road, 14 miles west of Fort Jones |
| Elevation: | 2,500 feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway cities: |
Yreka - 32 miles, 47 minutes
Redding - 127 miles, 2:12 |
| Number of Sites: | 28 |
| Camping Season: | May through October |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Scott River Ranger District: | (530) 468-1298 |
| Reservations for Indian Scotty Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations | Standard campsites at Indian Scotty Campground are first-come, first-served.
Reservations are required for Group Campsites. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 30 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | Many sites and facilities are accessible. |
| Fees: | $10 per night |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, 11:00 AM |
| Indian Scotty Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, piped water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Indian Scotty Campground: | Fish for trout or steelhead in the Scott River during fishing seasons. Swim and tube in the river when water levels are safe. Make an overnight hike into the Marble Mountain Wilderness to Lower Wright Lake. Visit Jones Beach Picnic Area 1 mile to the east.
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
Indian Scotty Campground has 1 group campsite that can accommodate up to 50 people and 5 vehicles. The group site includes a playground.
Fees: $50
Reservations: Indian Scotty Campground Reservations
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Visitors to the Klamath National Forest find great adventures along the rivers and in the acres of forest. Campers at Indian Scotty Campground are beside the Scott River and near many popular attractions in the area.
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