Can you reserve a site at Indian Scotty Campground?

Yes, Indian Scotty Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Indian Scotty Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Indian Scotty Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Indian Scotty Campground?

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

Indian Scotty Campground, California — 28 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Indian Scotty Group Site is located next to the Wild and Scenic Scott River in Klamath National Forest. Visitors enjoy swimming, tubing, whitewater boating. and fishing on the river. Several trailheads for the Marble Mountains Wilderness are nearby.

Recreation

During summer, when flows in the Scott River are low, campers can fish, swim, or go tubing in the river. During the higher flows of spring, the Scott River offers class IV-V whitewater runs through the Scott River canyon. Several Marble Mountain Wilderness trailheads are easily accessed from the camground, including Boulder, Kelsey, and Lovers Camp.

Facilities

Indian Scotty is set in an open grassy area surrounded by trees. The site is particularly suited for RVs up to 30 feet in length because of its configuration. Some campsites have views of the river. A campfire circle and grill are provided. A playground is available on-site.

Natural Features

The riverside group site sits in a forest of cedar, Douglas fir and Pondarosa pine at an elevation of 2,400 feet. Mount Shasta, not part of the Klamath, is visible from some areas within the compound.

The Klamath National Forest encompasses nearly 2 million acres of land straddling the California and Oregon border. The Klamath encompasses a vast array of mountains, streams and lakes and, at elevations ranging from 450 to 8,900 feet, is home to diverse plant life and nearly 400 animal species.

The facts

28 bookable sites
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: 1, 2, AREA INDIAN SCOTTY GROUP SITE

Site types

25 Standard Nonelectric
2 Walk To
1 Group Standard Area Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

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

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28 campsites at Indian Scotty Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 10:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
001	1	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
002	1	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
003	1	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
004	1	Walk To	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
005	1	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
006	1	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
007	1	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
008	1	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
009	1	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
010	1	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
011	1	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
012	1	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
013	2	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
014	2	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
015	2	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
016	2	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
017	2	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
018	2	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
019	2	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
021	2	Walk To	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
022	2	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
023	2	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
024	2	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
025	2	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
026	2	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
027	2	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
028	2	Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	6	🐾
001	AREA INDIAN SCOTTY GROUP SITE	Group Standard Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	Riverfront	—	50	🐾

Getting there

Take I-5 to Yreka, CA. Take the south Yreka exit for Highway 3 to Fort Jones for 18 miles. Turn right (west) on Scott River Road, between the Forest Service Office and grocery store, and go approximately 14 miles. At the Indian Scotty Campground sign, turn left (south) on the 44N45 Road and cross the Scott River. Go approximately 300 feet and turn right on the 44N53 Road toward the campground. Go past the campground entrance and next campground loop to the group site entrance.

41.63222, -123.08194 · 41°37'56.0"N 123°4'55.0"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in	3.9	2.8	2.5	1.3	1.1	0.6	0.3	0.4	0.3	1.3	2.7	3.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 18.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Indian Scotty Campground

Can you reserve a site at Indian Scotty Campground?: Yes, Indian Scotty Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Indian Scotty Campground have?: 28 sites.
Are pets allowed at Indian Scotty Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Indian Scotty Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Indian Scotty Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Indian Scotty Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

family sites $10 per night, group site $50 per night

Restrictions:

Group campsite available by reservation only. Maximum RV size is 30 feet. Camping limit 14 days.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Indian Scotty Campground

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Lovers Camp Campground 4.5 mi · Campground
Norcross Campground 11.8 mi · Campground
Oak Bottom River Access 12.4 mi · Facility
Sulphur Springs Campground 12.4 mi · Campground
Grider Creek Campground 13.9 mi · Campground
Fort Goff Campground 18.5 mi · Campground
Mulebridge Campground 19.1 mi · Campground
Ukonom Ranger District 19.9 mi · Facility
Idlewild Campground 20.8 mi · Campground
Beaver Creek Campground 24.1 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 530-468-5351
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-30.

Indian Scotty Campground