Located approximately one and a half miles upriver from Orleans, this site offers river access for motorized and non-motorized boaters and anglers. From highway 96, river access is only 3/4 of a mile away, down a gravel dirt road accessible by car. The road brings you to a spaceous river bar, providing plenty of area to park a car or camp. Being on a long sweeping curve of the river, the water is fairly calm at this access and is a popular fishing spot. The lower portion of the bar is an ideal place for swimming in the summer. A vault toilet is provided but no potable water is available.

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Latitude 41° 11′ 23.1360″ N

Longitude 123° 18′ 57.0960″ W

Located approximately 1/4 mile on Highway 96 from the Highway 299 intersection in the town of Willow Creek, Big Rock offers day use for those who want to spend the day on the Trinity River. It is a popular spot in the summer months for swimming, sunbathing, picnicking and just relaxing. This site offers river access to fisherman and non-motorized boaters wishing to float the lower section of the Trinity River. It contains shaded picnic areas for those wanting to enjoy the river scenery out of the sun. There are two vault toilets for the convenience of river-bound visitors, and offers a place for those needing a break from the road.

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Latitude 40° 56′ 37.8384″ N

Longitude 123° 37′ 44.6340″ W

This dispersed camping area offers several corrals, water for animals, and two campsites; this place is great for a hunter's camp.  It is the trailhead for Ten Bear trail, in the Marble Mountains Wilderness.

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This access to the Salmon River is designated Day Use Only, no overnight camping. It has a graded gravel ramp to a cobble bar for parking. Boats must be carried a short distance to the water. There is limited parking and some shade. There are 2 picnic tables and a vault toilet.

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Latitude 41° 22′ 45.6780″ N

Longitude 123° 27′ 44.6112″ W

Stanshaw Equestrian Trail Camp Trailhead

This dispersed camping area is an excellent base camp for equestrian recreationists heading out on the Stanshaw trail in the Marble Mountains Wilderness Area.  Offering one restroom, five large campsites with tables and fire rings, and several corrals with running water for animals.  Located at 4,900 feet elevation, daytime temperatures are always comfortable during the summer season.

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Follow Highway 96 north to Salmon River road (Forest Highway 93)for ¼ mile and turn left onto 15N17(CampThree/Wilderness Trails/Offield Saddle) road.  Follow road for approximately 14 miles until you reach Stanshaw Campground/Trailhead. Stanshaw Equestrian Camp is located on left and trailhead is located on the right. Travel time is approx. 1 ¼ hours.

Road is suitable for horse trailers

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This access consists of a gravel road down to the Salmon River. A very popular take-out for the Butler and Nordheimer runs and is a popular spot for summertime swimming.

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Latitude 41° 13′ 32.0520″ N

Longitude 123° 15′ 12.3120″ W

This access consists of a maintained foot trail leading down to the Klamath River. Reynolds Creek enters the Klamath on the opposite side. A very popular spot for anglers. Trail length is .3 miles.

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This access consists of a maintained foot trail that leads to the Klamath River. Directly across the river is the confluence of Red Cap Creek and the Klamath River. This is a very popular spot for Salmon and Steelhead anglers. Trail length is .3 miles.

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Located approx. 11 miles upstream from Orleans, this river access consists of a steep gravel dirt road down to the river. This is a MANDATORY TAKE-OUT! Ishi Pishi Falls, a class VI rapid is located downstream and this is the last available river access.

For all boating on the Klamath, please read the restrictions on the Karuk Ceremonial dates.  Water and garbage service are not provided. Bring enough water for drinking, cooking and washing as well as extra water to drown campfires each day. Please take all trash, garbage, fish guts and dog droppings with you when you leave.

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This access is located approx. 24 miles upstream from Orleans directly across the highway from Dillon Creek Campground. The access consists of a short foot trail down to the confluence of Dillon Creek and the Klamath River. This is a very popular Steelhead fishing spot as well as swimming in Dillon Creek.

For all boating on the Klamath, please read the restrictions on the Karuk Ceremonial dates.  Water and garbage service are not provided. Bring enough water for drinking, cooking and washing as well as extra water to drown campfires each day. Please take all trash, garbage, fish guts and dog droppings with you when you leave.

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