About

A Secure and Well-Maintained RV Park in Humboldt County, CA


30 years ago, Klamath Riverside RV Park was just a dusty fishing camp! Over the years, with the addition of showers, laundry, a small swimming pool, pavilion, and the planting of literally hundreds of trees, rose bushes, and other blossoming plants, it has turned into a virtual paradise!

Our guests have been returning here year after year, some for decades, and stay a month or even more.

Activities Here and Close By:

  • Fishing from the riverbank, drift fishing, guided fishing
  • White-water rafting - tubing - canoeing - swimming - kayaking
  • Panning for gold
  • Hunting
  • Casino nearby
  • Quiet
  • Cycling, hiking, wildlife, and bird watching
  • Napping

All located within the lovely Six Rivers National Forest on the Bigfoot Scenic Byway, not far from the famous Trinity Alps, Redwood National Park, and Marble Mountain Wilderness!

About Orleans, CA

A small, former gold mining town, which is nestled in a beautiful and quiet valley in the NE corner of Humboldt County, inside of Six Rivers National Forest.
Orleans is a diverse community that includes the Karuk (Native American) people, many organic farmers, fruit orchards, artisans, miners, timber workers, and forest service personnel. Many senior citizens have chosen this serene setting to enjoy their retirement.

The main hub of the community is just steps away from the Klamath River where fishing, river rafting, and boating are enjoyed by many enthusiasts.

The surrounding mountains offer many hiking, biking experiences with occasional encounters with the four-footed inhabitants such as bears, deer, foxes, cougars, and the adorable river otters, which are spotted quite regularly.

Map

Notice the RED "X," which is the approx. location of Klamath Riverside RV Park, and how we are SURROUNDED by national forests and wilderness areas!
Isn't our kind of area what you think of when you want to get away from it all?

Marble Mountain Wilderness

The United States Congress designated the Marble Mountain Wilderness in 1964 and it now has a total of 241,744 acres. All of this wilderness is located in California and is managed by the Forest Service.

Craggy peaks, abundant meadows, large streams, and a whopping 89 lakes stocked with trout highlight this wild and pleasant area. Adding to the visual interest are many fascinating geological features, including Marble Mountain itself, a stark, red-and-gray marbled peak. Most of the lakes are gems set in rocky settings, and at least one-third of the wilderness is cloaked in a great variety of trees, dominated by tanbark oak, madrone, and Douglas fir lower down, and whitebark pine, foxtail pine, and mountain hemlock higher up. You will find alpine meadows and bare rock in the highest elevations. Bear, deer, and many other species of wildlife are plentiful.

Most of the peaks exceed 6,000 feet in height, with Boulder Peak being the highest at 8299 feet. Long recognized for its wild value, this region became a Primitive area in 1931, a wilderness in 1953, and a part of the NWPS in 1964. Numerous trails provide excellent and extensive access to the Wilderness, and human use is rated as moderate except at Sky High, Campbell, Cliff, Summit, Paradise, and Ukonom Lakes, where visitors tend to congregate. The Pacific Crest Trail crosses the entire Wilderness for 32 miles north-south and accesses many other trails.

Most of the trails offer relatively easy travel for humans and horses.

Lower Bear Lake, Marble Mountain Wilderness
Lower Bear Lake, Marble Mountain Wilderness

Trinity Alps Wilderness Area

The United States Congress designated the Trinity Alps Wilderness (map) in 1984 and it now has a total of 525,636 acres. All of this wilderness is located in California and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service.

Formerly known as the Salmon-Trinity Alps Primitive Area, the Trinity Alps Wilderness is located 50 miles west of Redding California. The area contains the Wild and Scenic Trinity River in the south and the Wild and Scenic Salmon River in the north. Numerous rushing streams feed into these rivers, many of them emerging from the region's 55 lakes. Scattered stands of timber, some of them virgin, are opened by large meadows with wildflowers in July and August and shadowed by barren rock cliffs and stark peaks with elevations up to 9,000 feet. Black bears are common (despite the name, they're often colored brown or blond), sharing the area with an abundance of other wildlife species. As much as 12 feet of snow falls on the high country every year. Currently, the entire Wilderness (one of the state's largest) is situated on and managed solely by, the USFS.

The Trinity Alps Wilderness contains a total of 550 miles of maintained trails. Numerous loop hikes are available, requiring three to five days to complete. Seventeen miles of the Pacific Crest Trail run through the northern part of the wilderness. There are many areas within the wilderness capable of providing opportunities for solitude.

Trinity Alps Wilderness Area

The United States Congress designated the Trinity Alps Wilderness (map) in 1984 and it now has a total of 525,636 acres. All of this wilderness is located in California and is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service.

Formerly known as the Salmon-Trinity Alps Primitive Area, the Trinity Alps Wilderness is located 50 miles west of Redding California. The area contains the Wild and Scenic Trinity River in the south and the Wild and Scenic Salmon River in the north. Numerous rushing streams feed into these rivers, many of them emerging from the region's 55 lakes. Scattered stands of timber, some of them virgin, are opened by large meadows with wildflowers in July and August and shadowed by barren rock cliffs and stark peaks with elevations up to 9,000 feet. Black bears are common (despite the name, they're often colored brown or blond), sharing the area with an abundance of other wildlife species. As much as 12 feet of snow falls on the high country every year. Currently, the entire Wilderness (one of the state's largest) is situated on and managed solely by, the USFS.

The Trinity Alps Wilderness contains a total of 550 miles of maintained trails. Numerous loop hikes are available, requiring three to five days to complete. Seventeen miles of the Pacific Crest Trail run through the northern part of the wilderness. There are many areas within the wilderness capable of providing opportunities for solitude.

Here Are What Some of Our Guests Are Saying:

"We have been staying at this park for over 10 years and plan to continue each October. Nice, clean park that is well maintained. The park is about 100' from the Klamath River and fishing for Steelhead & Salmon is fantastic (in season). There are fishing guides that stay in the park and are available for drift fishing on the Klamath River. During fishing season, reservations are recommended! We camped here in a Fifth Wheel."

"I have been going to this RV park for years and years. While it is not fancy, it is clean and access to the river is a short walk. It's closer than the 500 yards mentioned by others. There is a great salmon hole out back called Turtle Rock. We have pulled many 20+ pound salmon here, right out back of your campsite. Great wildlife, scenery, and it is very quiet. If you are looking for a basic, clean spot to stay for a while, this is it. We camped here in a Motorhome."

"While interviewing our returning customers last season, your RV Park was recommended to us as a destination we could in turn suggest to our clients... "

Don D'Allessandro, Vacation Advisor, Altman's Winnebago Rentals (Van Nuys, CA)

"We want to thank you for the best vacation we ever had. We all wish that we could be up there right now!"

Betty Blacksher, Mike Harrison, Doug Clayson & "Baby" the cat.

"Can't tell you what a pleasant surprise you've made of your RV park. We'd love to come back when the fish are running!"

Ceil Devel (Kernville, CA)

"Wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed your park. It was the best one we stayed in for peace & quiet. We will see you next year... we would love to be there now!"

Ruth & Bill McFarland (Hemet, CA)