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Kangaroo Lake campground has 18 sites, 13 of which are drive-in and 5 are walk-in. The campground also provides accessible facilities, including a 1/4 mile paved trail right down to the lake. The lake itself covers 25 acres, and is 110 feet deep. There is no boat ramp but motorless boats are permitted. We are currently seeking a volunteer campground host for Kangaroo Lake campground for the 2015 season. Please apply online at [volunteer.gov](http://volunteer.gov/) and use "Klamath" as your search keyword to find Kanagaroo Lake and other campgrounds on the Forest.
From Etna, CA, take State Rt. 3 south 13.7 miles to a "Y" intersection. Bear left, toward Gazelle, and go 8.5 miles to campground sign. Turn right at sign onto Rail Creek Rd. and go 6.9 miles to campground.
$15 per night, free day use. Fee envelopes are available at Self Pay Station.
No motorized boats or watercraft are allowed on the lake. Dogs on leash only. The camping limit is 14 days.
America the Beautiful Senior Pass and Access Pass are honored at this location for half-price camping fees
Two vehicles per site. Additional vehicles may be parked in the general parking lot.
There is no boat ramp and boats must be carried approx. 400 feet to the water from the parking area.
Beautiful pristine mountain lake campground. Well maintained with both drive in and walk in campsites. Excellent hiking trails nearby. Incredible views from above.
First come first served. So take your chances during the summer. Check-out is at noon. Great camp host oversees.
Many campgrounds to choose from, beautiful scenery around the lake which is great for fishing. There is also trail to hike if you choose to do so. I enjoyed my visit there, and recommend for anyone looking for a not too far away place to camp, or hang out for the day. Each night stay is $15, day-use is free, and a single campground can accommodate around 5 people.
I absolutely Love this place. The campsite was well maintained and the Lake was amazing. There are restrictions on motorized boats allowed on the lake. The majority of people fish from the shore or row boat. We were made aware of an issue with rattle snakes. One had been killed the day before we had gotten there and one had bit a dogs nose the week before. We didn't see any. Unfortunately it rained for most of our visit, but it was still nice. It's $15.00 a night to camp and day use is free. It's a little scary driving the mountain to the campsite and there are a few narrow spots where cars may have to back up if they meet someone on the road. I reccomend rolling down your windows to listen for oncoming vehicles so that you are prepared to pull off.
