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Juanita Lake campground offers a 50 person group campsite adjacent to Juanita Lake on the Klamath National Forest. Maximum group size is 20 persons from June 2, 2020 through June 15, 2020. The lake offers a unique combination of recreation opportunities including many water-based activities like fishing and swimming. 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 group site is located next to Juanita Lake in a private location away from the main campground. There are four parking areas that can accommodate approximately 15 vehicles. The site offers drinking water (two spigots), eight picnic tables, a large group campfire ring, four pedestal grills, eight lantern hangers, five bear-proof trash cans and two vault toilets. All camp/tent areas have views of the lake. There is limited RV parking at the group site. This site is more suited for non-RV group use. 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. ADA Access: N
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.
Nice weather and beautiful campsite. No hook ups, just $15.00 a night.
My favorite group camp site. Direct access to the water for fishing open trails and a private entrance.
Loved this place the lake is beautiful it gets a little bit chilly in May. You can walk the whole lake. Go fishing and ride your bikes, just a nice quaint cozy camping spot in the beautiful woods. Sometimes even snows. Around September its warm and dusty. I think Late May or early June is the best time to go to Lake Juanita. The fishing is good too.
Great place for large group to enjoy camping. Place was clean and lots of tent sites and right next to lake which was nice.
Wish lake had sandy beach area. And remember to bring insect repellent to keep mosquitoes from biting. They were out in morning and evening.
But still nice private group camp site away from rest of camp sites.
Wonderful lake! Family friendly! Great fishing and fairly private campsites.
