Oak Bottom River Access

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Klamath National Forest (NF) · Open Access

1,517 ft
Elevation

The Oak Bottom River Access, located directly across from the campground, provides access to the Salmon River which is renowned for it's class 3-5 whitewater. The lower portion of the Salmon offers excellent swimming and tubing opportunities. Additional river accesses include Brannon's Bar, George Geary, and Blue Hole.

Getting there

41.80946, -123.11581 · 41°48'34.1"N 123°6'56.9"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in3.92.82.51.31.10.60.30.40.31.32.73.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.8 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 Oak Bottom River Access

Can you reserve a site at Oak Bottom River Access?
No. Oak Bottom River Access is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Oak Bottom River Access

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

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