Orleans, CA

Pearch Creek Campground

Availability

Each day shows how many of this campground’s sites are open.

About this spot

Overview

Open mid-May through mid-October. Campsite List calendar is for the next reservable dates. Pearch Creek Campground lies just north of the small town of Orleans in the Klamath river valley of the Six Rivers National Forest. Lush foliage provides welcome shade and relative privacy for each of the campground's sites.

Recreation

Salmon and steelhead fishing in the nearby Klamath River is considered some of the best in northern California. Both Klamath and Salmon Rivers are popular destinations for whitewater rafting, swimming and kayaking. Both are within a short drive.

Facilities

The campground offers 10 single-family campsites. All are suitable for tent camping, and RVs can access sites 1, 6-10. Each site has a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Many have vintage rock stoves as well. A vault toilet and drinking water are provided.

Natural Features

The campground is located in a mature Douglas fir and hardwood forest. The sound of nearby Pearch Creek can be heard from most sites and the campground remains shady and cool during hot summer days. Moss-covered rocks and tree trunks add to the cooling atmosphere of Pearch Creek.

Nearby Attractions

Trailheads to the Marble Mountain Wilderness

Typical weather

Pearch Creek

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Pearch Creek, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.44°JJanuary: average water temperature 44°F44°FFebruary: average water temperature 44°F46°MMarch: average water temperature 46°F51°AApril: average water temperature 51°F57°MMay: average water temperature 57°F66°JJune: average water temperature 66°F74°JJuly: average water temperature 74°F73°AAugust: average water temperature 73°F67°SSeptember: average water temperature 67°F58°OOctober: average water temperature 58°F48°NNovember: average water temperature 48°F43°DDecember: average water temperature 43°F

Water: KLAMATH R A ORLEANS (USGS 11523000)

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