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Mad River Campground

Mad River Campground offers 40 first-come, first-served campsites on the Mad River's banks in Six Rivers National Forest, with riverfront locations and trails providing direct river access for anglers and paddlers.

The campground accommodates both tent and RV camping (max 22-foot trailers), features vault toilets, drinking water, picnic tables, and fire pits at $12/night, with nearby Ruth Lake offering additional boating and water recreation opportunities via a marina and boat ramp.

The campground operates seasonally from mid-May through early September with a 14-day occupancy limit.


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