Orr Lake Campground
Orr Lake is a popular fishing area with a beautiful view of Mt Shasta. The lake is the home of trout, bass, and catfish. A scenic trail along the east edge of the lake provides access to several fishing jetties and connects the 4 campsites on the east side of the lake with the 4 double sites on the north end of the lake. A boat ramp on the east shore and a hand-launch boat ramp on the north end also provide easy access to the lake.
More like this: first-come in California · free in California · tent only in California
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
| Fees | No fee |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Klamath National Forest |
| Fees | No fee |
| Rules | No water available so bring enough water for drinking, cooking and washing as well as extra water to drown campfires each day. Please camp in designated sites only and do not drive off designated gravel roads. Campfires in campsite fire rings only, subject to local restrictions. No campfires permitted along edge of lake or trail. Dogs on leash only. Camping limit 14 days. |
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Getting there
| Coordinates | 41.6624° N, 121.9928° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 21.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | The Fifth Season ↗ | 29.2 mi |
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Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Klamath National Forest.
- inKlamath National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,705,451 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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Questions people ask
How much does it cost to camp at Orr Lake Campground?
Nothing. Orr Lake Campground is listed as free. No fee
Source: Forest Service
Is Orr Lake Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Orr Lake Campground have?
4 sites.
Source: Forest Service
Can I bring an RV to Orr Lake Campground?
Orr Lake Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Forest Service
What if Orr Lake Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Shafter Campground (3.4 mi, first-come), Juanita Lake Group Campsite (12.5 mi), and Juanita Lake Campground (12.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby