State: Northern California
Open: Seasonal
Number of Sites: 4
Free: No
Reservations: Yes - Check Recreation.gov for information
About: Nordheimer Campground and Group Sites are located in a Douglas fir and hardwood forest close to the Wild and Scenic California Salmon River. Roads and parking areas are gravel. The main campround has 12 sites located under shady trees. Group sites A, B, and C have large grassy meadows, surrounded by forest. Site D overlooks the Salmon River with easy walking access for boaters and swimmers. Restrooms are portable in sites A, B, & C. Site D has its own accessible vault type restroom. Combination fire ring grills and picnic tables are provided at each site. Popular activities include swimming/sunbathing, rafting, kayaking, hiking, wildlife viewing and biking.
Fees: $8 (2011)
Water: Yes
Restrooms: Vault Toilet
Directions: From Highway 96, 7 miles north of Orleans, California, take Salmon River Road (Forest Highway 93) 13 miles to Nordheimer Campground. If coming from the north, Salmon River Road is approximately 1/2 mile south of the town of Somes Bar.