Persido Bar River Access

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Klamath National Forest (NF) · Open Access

3,837 ft
Elevation

Located approx. 19 miles upstream from Orleans, this access offers a bathroom, information kiosk and plenty of river access for bank fishing. The boat launch is large enough to launch drift and jet boats and is a very popular access for rafters floating down from Happy Camp. Due to the high use of this access, no parking or camping is allowed at the boat ramp, only at the south end of the river bar.

For all boating on the Klamath, please read the restrictions on the Karuk Ceremonial dates. Water and garbage service are not provided. Bring enough water for drinking, cooking and washing as well as extra water to drown campfires each day. Please take all trash, garbage, fish guts and dog droppings with you when you leave. Dogs on leash only.

Getting there

41.32688, -123.31688 · 41°19'36.8"N 123°19'0.8"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in8.66.95.73.61.90.90.30.30.82.55.09.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.1 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 Persido Bar River Access

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

Camping near Persido Bar River Access

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

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