West Branch Campground

State: Northern California

Address 1: Southwest of East Fork Ridge.

Open: Seasonal

Number of Sites: 12

Elevation: 2178

County: Siskiyou

Free: Yes

About: During the Great Depression the Civilian Conservation Corps built a camp here for the crews building the Greyback Road. Later it became a fire guard station and camp for fire crews and finally a public campground. The 10 family campsites are scattered along the West Branch of Indian Creek. There is lots of shade and camping guidebooks refer to it as quiet, secluded and tranquil.

Fees: No fee.

Usage: Light

Closest Towns: Happy Camp (CA)

Water: None

Restrictions: 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 and dog droppings with you when you leave. Dogs on leash only. Camping limit 14 days.

Restrooms: Vault Toilet

Directions: From Happy Camp go north on Indian Creek Rd/Forest Service Road 48 approx. 12 miles to the campground on the right.