Elk Hole Camp Camping Area
Rate this placeLast Updated: December 5, 2025
Elk Hole Camp, nestled in California's Six Rivers National Forest, offers dispersed camping in a remote, forested setting along the South Fork Trinity River—no established sites, reservations, or fees.
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Summary
A free campfire permit is required. There are no toilets, water, or amenities; bring all essentials. The area is peaceful and scenic, popular for solitude, river access, and wildlife viewing. Campers enjoy nearby trails like the South Fork National Recreation Trail. Best visited late spring through early fall for milder weather and accessible roads. Suitable for tents or small RVs (no hookups). Expect primitive, back-to-nature camping with tranquil river sounds and tall conifers overhead.
Nearby Campgrounds
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Elk Hole Camp
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Summit Valley Camp
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Eightmile Camp
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Elkhorn Bar Camp
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Buck Creek Shelter
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Dillon Creek Campground
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Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Klamath R Nr Klamath Ca
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4270cfs |
Salmon R A Somes Bar Ca
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433cfs |
Smith R Nr Crescent City Ca
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658cfs |
Indian C Nr Happy Camp Ca
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80cfs |
Klamath R A Orleans
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2100cfs |
Redwood C A Orick Ca
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88cfs |
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
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NOHRSC MIDDLE BOULDER 3 SNOW COURSE
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BIG FLAT
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U. Dillon Creek River Access
River Runs
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North Fork Dillon Creek Headwaters To Confluence With Dillon Creek
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Headwaters In Siskiyou Wilderness To Unnamed Trib In Sec 32, T14N, R6E
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Unnamed Trib In Sec 32 To Confluence With Klamath River
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West Fork Clear Creek Headwaters To Confluence With Clear Creek
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From Toe Of Dam On West End Of Ukonom Lake To Confluence With Klamath River
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Headwaters In Siskiyou Wilderness To Confluence With Ten Mile Creek