US Forest Service
Learn about camping and boondocking in national forests and grasslands.
Louis Lake Road, Lander, WY
Louis Lake Road, marked as Forest Road 300 on forest service maps, is a popular dispersed camping area within Shoshone National Forest. Because of the high elevation gain from Louis Lake, and the sharp switchbacks along the road, longer Class A RVs generally do not attempt this campground, however there are several bumper-pull trailers and fifth-wheel trailers that make it up here.
Ferry Point River Access, Happy Camp, CA
Ferry Point River Access is a free, dispersed camping area offered by Klamath National Forest. It's a large flat area along the banks of Klamath River, large enough to support 10-12 full-sized RVs, with enough room for additional cars, vans, and pickup trucks. In the 1850's this area was a thriving little town with a hotel, dance hall, ferry, store and school. Pack trains came through here from the coast on their way to Scott Valley and Happy Camp.
Wingate Bar River Access, Happy Camp, CA
Wingate Bar River Access is a free, dispersed camping area offered by Klamath National Forest. It's a wide shoulder along CA-96 extending out to the riverbank. It's large enough to accommodate 10-20 full-sized RVs, with additional room for cars, vans, and pickup trucks. It's a popular with kayakers and rafters, and is also a popular fishing area.
Savage Rapids River Access, Seiad Valley, CA
Savage Rapids River Access is a free dispersed camping area offered by Klamath National Forest. It's located right at the Savage Rapids and is a popular launching point for kayaks and rafters. The camping area is a wide area off the side of CA-96. There is plenty of room for five or six full-sized RVs. There are no amenities aside from an information kiosk.
