Ackerman Campground

The facts

• Season: Year round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
• 51 bookable sites
• 52 sites in total, including non-bookable
• Vehicles up to 40 ft
• Up to 8 people per site
• Loops: ACKERMAN CAMPGROUND, S&P

Site types

• 51 Standard Nonelectric
• 1 Management

Amenities

• ✓ Campfires allowed
• ✓ Fire pits
• ✓ Picnic tables
• ✓ Grills
• ✓ Shade
• ✓ Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

52 campsites at Ackerman Campground

Check-in 03:00 PM · Check-out 02:00 PM

Getting there

40.78556, -122.77167 · 40°47'8.0"N 122°46'18.0"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

Typically 96°F in Jul, down to 48°F in Dec.

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

If the reservation was made through recreation.gov please call 1-877-444-6777 to make a refund request. Refunds must be requested no later than 14 days before your scheduled arrival date for a full refund (excluding recreation.gov fee’s). Reservation Fee: For some facilities, an additional reservation fee is charged. This additional non-refundable fee is $10.00 for the call center and online reservations. Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for cash payments will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. For cash or check refunds please call us at 530-275-8113. Please Note! Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure the Recreation.gov will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates and sites (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be canceled and all fees paid will be refunded. Refunds for Naturally Occurring Events: Refunds will not be issued for naturally occurring events like rain, snow, wind, smoke, extreme temperature, low lake level, etc.  If you are requesting a refund for a walk-up site, please contact the host on-site or call us 530-275-8113.  All refunds must be approved and issued through our office or processed though Recreation.gov. 

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Ackerman Campground

Can you reserve a site at Ackerman Campground?

Yes, Ackerman Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Ackerman Campground have?

52 sites in total, of which 51 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Ackerman Campground?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Ackerman Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Ackerman Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Ackerman Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Ackerman Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Ackerman Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Ackerman Campground's operator.

Camping near Ackerman Campground

• Cooper Gulch Campground 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
• Minersville Campground 5 mi · Campground · we watch it
• Tannery 5.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
• Bushytail 5.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
• Tunnel Rock Campground 1 mi · Campground
• Cooper Gulch Day Use Area 3.2 mi · Facility
• Mariners Roost Boat-In Campground 3.7 mi · Campground
• Mary Smith Campground 4.2 mi · Campground
• Lewiston Lake 4.3 mi · Facility
• Ridgeville Island Boat-In Campground 4.4 mi · Campground
• Ridgeville Boat-In Campground 4.5 mi · Campground
• Clark Springs Public Boat Ramp 5.4 mi · Facility

Contact

• Phone 530-275-8113
• Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.