E-Ne-Nuck Campground

California's Best Camping

fishing in a river
fishing in a river

E-Ne-Nuck Campground

Six Rivers National Forest


E-Ne-Nuck Campground

E-Ne-Nuck Campground is beside Bluff Creek where it flows into the Klamath River, 6 miles upstream from Weitchpec and 9 miles downstream from Orleans. E-Ne-Nuck, named for a Karuk chief, is one of the most popular fishing campgrounds in the Six Rivers National Forest. Excellent fishing holes are found nearby along the Klamath River. The campground reportedly has a smokehouse which anglers may use to cure their catches.

Bluff Creek was the site of the famous 1967 Bigfoot film.

E-Ne-Nuck Campground has 10 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. All campsites are first-come, first-served.


E-Ne-Nuck Campground Basics
E-Ne-Nuck Campground Location: Off Highway 96, 9 miles downstream from Orleans
Elevation: 740 feet
Mileage and driving times from gateway cities: Eureka - 76 miles, 1:42
Yreka - 124 miles, 2:43
Number of Sites: 10
Camping Season: Open June through mid-October, weather permitting
Max. People per Site: 8 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 1 ($5 per night fee for additional un-towed vehicle)
Pets: on leash, always attended
Operated by: Six Rivers National Forest
Orleans Ranger District: (530) 627-3291

Reservations
No Reservations All campsites at E-Ne-Nuck Campground are available first-come, first-served.
Maximum RV/trailer Length: 30 feet
Wheelchair Accessible Sites: One accessible site
Fees: $10 per night
Check-in, check-out: 2:30 PM, 2:00 PM

E-Ne-Nuck Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, fire ring with grill, cast iron stoves; no hook-ups
Campground: Vault toilets, tap water
Showers: No
Dump station: Available in Happy Camp
Supplies available in Orleans - 9 miles
Attractions near E-Ne-Nuck Campground: Fish along the many great fishing holes in the Klamath River near the campground. Drive to nearby Fish Lake and launch your non-motorized craft for fishing. Hike around Fish Lake and to nearby lakes. Raft and kayak along the Klamath. Swim and tube in late summer if water levels are safe. Have your camera ready in case you spot Bigfoot.






General Camping Information

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. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate

Six Rivers National Forest
Attractions and Activities

Visitors to the Six Rivers National Forest find a variety of wonderful places to explore and things to do. Campers at E-Ne-Nuck Campground have great fishing close at hand and all the wonders of the Six Rivers forest around them.

  • Fish, raft, and kayak along the Salmon River, designated as a Scenic and Recreational River. Take advantage of the Ti Bar River Access.
  • Hike on the Steinacher Creek Path and the Wooley Creek Path.
  • Saddle up for trail rides from the Ten Bear trailhead, Bridge Creek, Haypress Trail, and dozens others.
  • Get your thrills river rafting on the On the Klamath River with an experienced rafting company: River Country Rafting, Klamath River Rafting
  • Explore the Siskiyou Wilderess.
  • Hike on the famous Pacific Crest Trail.
  • Set out OHVing on the Lubbs Trail near Orleans or any of several trails in the Mad River area.


Key E-Ne-Nuck Campground Campground Regulations

  1. Dogs must be on leash and attended at all times in the campground.
  2. Keep food and scented items in a secure place so that bears cannot get to them.
  3. Campfires must be confined to the provided fire ring.
  4. Quiet time extends from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
  5. Obtain firewood locally to help prevent the spread of invasive pests.

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