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Kangaroo Lake Campground Scott River Ranger District 11263 N. Highway 3 Fort Jones, CA 96032-9702 (530) 468-5351 TDD (530) 468-1298 |
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No. Campsites: 18 family, (13 drive to sites and 5 walk-in sites.) Group Site: No Fee: $10 Day Use Available: Yes (in day use area) Water Available: Yes (May-Oct.) Garbage Pickup: Yes (May-Oct.) Toilets: Vault Usable by Persons with Disabilities: Yes. ** Open: May-Oct. depending on snow pack. |
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Location: Kangaroo Lake can be reached from two directions:
Traveling south on I-5: Take the Hwy 3/Ft. Jones/Etna exit at Yreka. Travel south approximately 46 miles. Just past Callahan, follow the road towards Gazelle for 10 miles to Rail Creek Road (the Kangaroo Lake turnoff). Traveling north on I-5: Take the Edgewood/Gazelle exit just past Weed. In the town of Gazelle turn west at the road to Callahan. Travel approximately 25 miles to the Kangaroo Lake turnoff. At the Kangaroo Lake turnoff, turn south onto Rail Creek Road (Forest Service Road 41N08), follow the signs for about 8 miles to the campground. The lake is at the 6,500 foot elevation, 25 acres in size, and 110 feet deep.
Facilities include day-use parking, toilets, and 1/4 mile paved trail which stops at two stone fishing piers at the lake and a platform that overlooks the small "beach" area. These are usable by persons with disabilities, but they may have difficulties and need assistance. There are several campsites accessible by persons with disabilities, if assisted by others. This lake does receive fairly heavy use at times. Kangaroo Lake has a campground Host available for information or assistance. Motorized boats are not allowed on the lake. Hiking: Fishing:
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