Sarah Totten Campground
Sarah Totten Campground is located within the Klamath Wild and Scenic River corridor, about 33 miles east of the town of Happy Camp. The campground has nine family sites and two group sites. The group sites are reservable during the peak-use season, mid-May to mid-October. The family sites are first-come first-served. The campground's upper loop with four family sites and one group site is open year-round. A boat-launching area with a sandy surface provides river access for anglers with drift boats and whitewater boaters.
The group sites take reservations. Single sites are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 9 |
| group standard area nonelectric | 2 |
Site guide
11 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | Standard | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 |
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 |
| 004 | Standard | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 |
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 |
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 |
| 008 | Standard | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 |
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 |
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 |
| 011 | Group | Gravel | Partial | 30 / 5 | |
| 013 | Standard | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 24 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
The campground offers two group sites and nine single-family sites. The group sites can accommodate a maximum of 30 people each. They feature an area for dispersed tent camping and several picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Other amenities include accessible vault toilets, drinking water spigots, trash collection and a parking area for vehicles and trailers.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Klamath National Forest |
| Fees | Family Camp $10 per night, Group Camps $50 per night by reservation only at www.recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777 |
| Rules | Dogs on leash only. Please clean up after your dog. Camping limit 14 days. |
Weather by month
Getting there
From I-5, take exit 786 to Highway 96 (Klamath River Highway). Follow Highway 96 west for about 35 miles. The campground entrance is on the right, about 1 mile east of Hamburg, CA.
| Nearest town | Happy Camp, California |
| Coordinates | 41.7868° N, 123.0535° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedPatterson Rx
32 mi from the campground
- PrescribedSrf 2026 Rx Implementation
42 mi from the campground · 500 acres
- PrescribedRoots & Shoots Rx: Or
47 mi from the campground
- PrescribedLeary Rx
48 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Etna Creek Outfitters ↗ | 24.3 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 34.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | Blue Compass RV ↗ | 36.2 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Worth a stop
The campground is close to the historic town of Hamburg, once a stomping ground for wealthy fly fisherman and sportsmen, including author Zane Grey. Crumpled structures and rock foundations are all that remain of Hamburg's erstwhile structures, including Johnston's Store and Hotel, Bailey Post Office and Bucket of Blood Saloon.
- 11.7 miCook And Green Pass Trailhead ↗Trailhead
- 12.5 miBox Camp Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 3.5 miLake Mountain ↗8.4 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Marble Mountain Wilderness begins about 11.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 11.7 miMarble Mountain Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 225,114 acres
- 14.1 miRed Buttes Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 20,130 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
The campground sits in a shaded area next to the Klamath River at an elevation of 1,400 feet. The Klamath National Forest encompasses 1.7 million acres of land straddling the California-Oregon border. The Klamath contains a vast array of mountains, streams and lakes. With elevations ranging from 450 to 8,900 feet, the forest is home to diverse plant life and nearly 400 animal species.
Recreation
The class II-III Klamath River can be accessed from the campground, and lends itself to fishing, tubing, whitewater rafting and kayaking. Hiking trails are available in the vicinity.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Sarah Totten Campground?
For some sites. The group sites take reservations. Single sites are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Sarah Totten Campground?
Family Camp $10 per night, Group Camps $50 per night by reservation only at www.recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Sarah Totten Campground?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Sarah Totten Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Sarah Totten Campground have?
11 sites, including 9 standard sites without power and 2 group standard area nonelectric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Sarah Totten Campground?
The longest site here provides 24 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
What is there to do at Sarah Totten Campground?
The class II-III Klamath River can be accessed from the campground, and lends itself to fishing, tubing, whitewater rafting and kayaking. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Sarah Totten Campground?
Happy Camp, California. The campground is close to the historic town of Hamburg, once a stomping ground for wealthy fly fisherman and sportsmen, including author Zane Grey.
Source: Getting there
What if Sarah Totten Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Grider Creek Campground (8.6 mi, first-come), Indian Scotty Campground (10.8 mi), and Fort Goff Campground (11.8 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby