
Weekend availability at Juanita Lake Campground
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 19, 6:44 AM PTSold out 1 of the next 5 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 18Sold out
- Fri, Sep 25Open15/22 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open16/22 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Open19/22 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Open20/22 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Juanita Lake Campground?
as of September 19Sites are open right now — we found space out to Oct. That changes fast at a campground. We check Juanita Lake Campground around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.
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Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 23
About this campground
Overview Juanita Lake campground offers 23 campsites adjacent to Juanita Lake on the Klamath National Forest. The lake offers a unique combination of recreation opportunities including many water-based activities like fishing and swimming. Site map located in photo stream above. Currently, there is non-potable water available for use. Recreation The 55 acre Juanita Lake is excellent for small rowboats, rafts, and canoes. There is a paved boat launch ramp, a dock in the summer, and fish cleaning station. No motors are permitted on the lake. The lake is regularly stocked with trout and has a bass and catfish population. Those wanting to explore will enjoy the 1.5 mile paved, barrier free trail that circles the lake with two fishing jetties for easy lake access. For the more ambitious hiker, there is a 6 mile hike with a 2,700 foot elevation gain climbing up to Ball Mountain Lookout. Visitors interested in cooling off will delight in a swim or simply wading and water-play from the shoreline. Facilities The main campground offers 23 campsites with parking areas, picnic tables, campfire rings, grills, bear-proof trash cans, and vault toilets. All camp/tent areas have views of the lake. Two vehicles allowed per campsite including trailers. Natural Features The partially shaded campground sits at an altitude of 5,130 feet and is located on the shores of Juanita Lake surrounded by a ponderosa pine forest. The lake is a favorite bird watching area with bald eagles and osprey regularly fishing the lake. Sit among the pines and fish or watch a diverse array of wildlife that uses the area. Nearby Attractions The Butte Valley Wildlife Area is within four miles.
Getting there
From I-5 at Weed, CA travel northeast on State Hwy 97 approximately 35 miles to Ball Mtn Road. Turn west (left) on Ball Mtn Road and go approximately 4 miles to Forest Service Road 46N04. Turn right on 46N04 and continue to Juanita Lake and campground. From the north, traveling south on Hwy 97, turn west (right) approximately 3.8 miles south of the town of Macdoel on the Ball Mtn. Road. Travel approximately 4 miles to Forest Service Road 46N04. Turn right on 46N04 and continue to Juanita Lake and campground.
Activities
- CAMPING
- FISHING
- HIKING
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
- BOATING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Juanita Lake Group CampsiteKlamath National Forest0 mi
- Tree of Heaven CampgroundKlamath National Forest28 mi
- Little Mt. Hoffman LookoutShasta-Trinity National Forest29 mi
- Lava Beds Visitor CenterLava Beds National Monument32 mi
- Medicine Lake Recreation AreaModoc National Forest32 mi
- Indian Well CampgroundLava Beds National Monument33 mi
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