Klamath National Forest

Recreational Activities - Juanita Lake Campground

NOTICE: Campground will be closed until further notice

No Motors on the Lake

Location: Located six miles west of the Goosenest Ranger District Office at the 5,100 foot elevation.  

From Highway 97 take Ball Mtn. Rd. to FS Road 46N04.

Opportunities

The campground has 3 accessible campsites.

Juanita Lake offers a unique combination of recreation opportunities.

Fishing

The 55 acre lake is regularly stocked with Rainbow and Brown trout and has a bass and catfish population. There are no motors allowed on the lake; however its size makes it excellent for small rowboats, rafts, or canoes. There are two fishing jetties that provide easy, barrier free access to the lake.

Hiking

There is a 1.5 mile paved, barrier free, trail that circles Juanita Lake. For the more ambitious hiker there is a six mile hike with a 2,700 foot elevation climb to Ball Mountain Lookout.

Winter Use

Ice fishing is possible in mid-winter when the ice is a safe thickness (4 inches or more) to walk on. Access to the lake is mainly by snowmobile, cross country skis or snowshoes. There is an 11.75mile (18.8k) long nordic ski trail. The trailhead is located at the junction of Meiss Lake Road and the north end of Juanita Lake Road. Some track set and grooming is provided.

Barrier-free Facilities

Limited barrier-free facilities are provided such as some toilets and pathways.  Some persons with disabilities may have difficulty and need assistance from others.

For more information contact:

Goosenest Ranger District
37805 Highway 97
Macdoel, CA 96058
(530) 398-4391
TDD (530) 398-5744