Can you reserve a site at Sarah Totten Campground?

Yes, Sarah Totten Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Sarah Totten Campground?

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

Sarah Totten Campground, California — 11 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Sarah Totten Campground is located within the Klamath Wild and Scenic River corridor, about 33 miles east of the town of Happy Camp. The campground has nine family sites and two group sites. The group sites are reservable during the peak-use season, mid-May to mid-October. The family sites are first-come first-served. The campground's upper loop with four family sites and one group site is open year-round. A boat-launching area with a sandy surface provides river access for anglers with drift boats and whitewater boaters.

Recreation

The class II-III Klamath River can be accessed from the campground, and lends itself to fishing, tubing, whitewater rafting and kayaking. Hiking trails are available in the vicinity.

Facilities

The campground offers two group sites and nine single-family sites. The group sites can accommodate a maximum of 30 people each. They feature an area for dispersed tent camping and several picnic tables and campfire rings with grills. Other amenities include accessible vault toilets, drinking water spigots, trash collection and a parking area for vehicles and trailers.

Natural Features

The campground sits in a shaded area next to the Klamath River at an elevation of 1,400 feet.

The Klamath National Forest encompasses 1.7 million acres of land straddling the California-Oregon border. The Klamath contains a vast array of mountains, streams and lakes. With elevations ranging from 450 to 8,900 feet, the forest is home to diverse plant life and nearly 400 animal species.

Nearby Attractions

The campground is close to the historic town of Hamburg, once a stomping ground for wealthy fly fisherman and sportsmen, including author Zane Grey. Crumpled structures and rock foundations are all that remain of Hamburg's erstwhile structures, including Johnston's Store and Hotel, Bailey Post Office and Bucket of Blood Saloon.

The facts

11 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 24 ft
Up to 30 people per site
Loops: AREA SARAH TOTTEN CAMPGROUND

Site types

9 Standard Nonelectric
2 Group Standard Area Nonelectric

Amenities

Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

11 campsites at Sarah Totten Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
002	AREA SARAH TOTTEN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	6
003	AREA SARAH TOTTEN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	6
004	AREA SARAH TOTTEN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	6
006	AREA SARAH TOTTEN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	6
007	AREA SARAH TOTTEN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	6
008	AREA SARAH TOTTEN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	6
009	AREA SARAH TOTTEN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	6
010	AREA SARAH TOTTEN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	6
011	AREA SARAH TOTTEN CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	24 ft	30
013	AREA SARAH TOTTEN CAMPGROUND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	6
112	AREA SARAH TOTTEN CAMPGROUND	Group Standard Area Nonelectric	—	Gravel	24 ft	30

Getting there

From I-5, take exit 786 to Highway 96 (Klamath River Highway). Follow Highway 96 west for about 35 miles. The campground entrance is on the right, about 1 mile east of Hamburg, CA.

41.78678, -123.05352 · 41°47'12.4"N 123°3'12.7"W

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Typical weather

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1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.1 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 Sarah Totten Campground

Can you reserve a site at Sarah Totten Campground?: Yes, Sarah Totten Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Sarah Totten Campground have?: 11 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Sarah Totten Campground?: 24 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Also listed by

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

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Family Camp $10 per night, Group Camps $50 per night by reservation only at www.recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777

Restrictions:

Dogs on leash only. Please clean up after your dog. Camping limit 14 days.

USDA Forest Service's own page

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Contact

Phone 530-493-2243
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Sarah Totten Campground