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Oak Bottom Campground

Oak Bottom CampgroundPhoto: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain
25
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Apr–Jun, Oct
best months

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  • 25 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 754 ft
  • Near OrleansUkonom Ranger District · Six Rivers National Forest

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND AT WHISKEYTOWN LAKE. FOR THAT SITE NEAR REDDING, CALL 530-359-2269 Open from mid-May through mid-October, this Oak Bottom Campground is on the Salmon River at Somes Bar, California. It is situated on a shaded and gently sloping hillside in the expansive Six Rivers and Klamath National Forests, far from highway noise and city distractions. NEW: Each reservable campsite now has its own bear-resistant food storage locker, as do most of the first-come first-served campsites. Campsite List calendar starts at the next available reservation dates.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Oct

    Best time to visit Oak Bottom Campground

    Best months: April–June and October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      50° / 37°

      16 wet

    2. Feb

      55° / 39°

      14 wet

    3. Mar

      62° / 41°

      15 wet

    4. Apr

      68° / 43°

      11 wet

    5. May

      77° / 48°

      8 wet

    6. Jun

      83° / 52°

      4 wet

    7. Jul

      92° / 57°

      1 wet

    8. Aug

      91° / 56°

      1 wet

    9. Sep

      86° / 51°

      3 wet

    10. Oct

      71° / 46°

      7 wet

    11. Nov

      56° / 42°

      14 wet

    12. Dec

      48° / 37°

      17 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Orleans, CA, 6.3 mi away at 403 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Oak Bottom Campground

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