Curly Jack Campground rests along the Klamath River, 36 miles west of Interstate 5 via Highway 96. Visitors to the campground enjoy its scenic location and the convenience of nearby river rafting and fishing. Salmon fishing in the fall and steelhead in the winter attract a good number of campers.
A mile to the west are the crumbled ruins of Hamburg, once of thriving town of 5,000 in the 1880s. Today visitors see the remnants of a store, post office, saloon, and other businesses. Sarah Totten operated the store/hotel in town until her death in 1930. She donated the land for the campground.
Sarah Totten Campground has 8 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. Campsites are shaded by oaks. Sarah Totten Campground also offers 2 Group Campsites.
| Sarah Totten Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Sarah Totten Campground Location: | Highway 96, one mile east of Hamburg |
| Elevation: | 1,535feet |
| Mileage and driving time from gateway city: |
Yreka - 41 miles, 54 minutes
Redding - 140 miles, 2:29 |
| Number of Sites: | 8 |
| Camping Season: | May through October |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Happy Camp Ranger District: | (530) 493-2243 |
| Reservations for Sarah Totten Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations | Standard campsites are listed as first-come, first-served.
Reservations are required for Group Campsites. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 28 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | Some facilities are accessible |
| Fees: | $10 per night |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, 11:00 AM |
| Sarah Totten Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, tap water available mid-May through mid-October |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | Available in Happy Camp |
| Attractions near Sarah Totten Campground: | Enjoy fishing in the Klamath River. Take off rafting or kayaking in the river with an experienced guide. Hike on the Pacific Crest Trail starting at the Grider Creek Trailhead. Tour the remnants of historic Hamburg.
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
Sarah Totten Campground has 4 group campsites. Each can accommodate up to 30 people and 5 vehicles. Group sites feature a general area for dispersed tent camping and a parking area for extra vehicles and trailers.
Fees: $50
Reservations: Sarah Totten 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 Sarah Totten Campground are right on the Klamath River and near many popular attractions in the area.
Check Klamath National Forest - Sarah Totten Campground for any campground updates.
