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.
Recreation.govCA
Juanita Lake Campground
Klamath National Forest
Upcoming Availability
14 of 14 days currently show available sites.
Fri, Sep 11
9
sites
Sat, Sep 12
12
sites
Sun, Sep 13
18
sites
Mon, Sep 14
18
sites
Tue, Sep 15
17
sites
Wed, Sep 16
18
sites
Thu, Sep 17
9
sites
Fri, Sep 18
5
sites
Sat, Sep 19
4
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Sun, Sep 20
10
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Mon, Sep 21
14
sites
Tue, Sep 22
14
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Wed, Sep 23
14
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Thu, Sep 24
16
sites
Campground guide
What to know before booking
Site map located in photo stream above. The main campground offers 23 campsites with parking areas, picnic tables, campfire rings, grills, bear-proof trash cans, and vault toilets. 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.
Official campground details, summarized
Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.
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.
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.
Nearby Attractions
The Butte Valley Wildlife Area is within four miles.
Important notices
Dogs on leash
No off-highway vehicle use in the campground
Fire wood: anything dead and down may be gathered for campfires (no chainsaws)
There is limited RV parking.
Surrounding campgrounds
Other tracked campgrounds within driving distance, nearest first.
Common questions
Is Juanita Lake Campground available right now?
Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Fri, Sep 11. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.
How do I book Juanita Lake Campground?
Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.
How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?
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