Kangaroo Lake Campground is about 14 miles (as the crow flies) west of Weed and Interstate 5 in the Klamath National Forest. Twenty-five-acre Kangaroo Lake is a popular spot for boating and fishing for rainbow trout. Motorized boats are not allowed on the lake. Many facilities at the campground and lake are accessible for those in wheelchairs, including a fishing piers. Hike on the 2-mile Fen Trail, a self-guided nature trail.
Surrounding the Lake and totaling 430 acres, the Kangaroo Lake Botanical Area varies in elevation from 6000-6857 feet and provides a diversity of plant habitats ranging from wet seeps and meadows to rock walls.
Kangaroo Lake Campground is set back among the trees, about a 5-minute walk from the water's edge. A paved wheelchair-accessible path to the lake makes for easy access. The campground has 13 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents and another 5 walk-in campsites.
| Kangaroo Lake Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Kangaroo Lake Campground Location: | Rail Creek Rd. There is a sign for Kangaroo Lake off Gazelle-Callahan Road 24 miles from I-5 north of Weed |
| Elevation: | 6,000 feet |
| Mileage from gateway city: | Redding - 103 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 18 |
| Camping Season: | Open June through October, depending on weather |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Klamath National Forest |
| Information, Salmon/Scott River Ranger District: | (530) 468-5351 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations | All campsites at Kangaroo Lake Campground are first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 30 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | Two sites, restrooms, paths, fishing access |
| Fees: | $15 per night |
| Check-in, check-out: | any time, check-out Noon |
| Kangaroo Lake Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, tap water (June through mid-October), amphitheater |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Nearby attractions: | Accessible fishing pier, non-motorized boating, fishing, hiking, Pacific Crest Trail, Lily Pad Lake
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| Updates | Last Updated January 2025 |
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on snow 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.
Kangaroo Lake Campground
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