Nordheimer Campground Six Rivers National Forest California

PO BOX 410
ORLEANS, California 95556
530-627-3291

Lat / Long:

41.2986111, -123.3638889

Nordheimer Campground is located right next to the mighty Salmon River and has 4 large group campsites and about 10 multi-family campsites. The campground has easy access to the river and is popular with whitewater rafting groups.

Campground amenities include vault toilets, overflow parking and trash collection. There’s also a river access / launch next to the campground. Water is not available so bring your own.  Roads and parking areas are gravel.  Cell service is not available.

Group sites A, B, and C have large grassy meadows, surrounded by forest. Site D overlooks the Salmon River with easy walking access for boaters and swimmers. Restrooms are portable in sites A, B and C. Site D has its own accessible vault type restroom. Combination fire ring grills and picnic tables are provided at each site. Group sites A, B, C and D are all reservable. The multi-family (individual) campsites are first-come, first-serve.

Hotelling Campground is also nearby (8 miles).

Area Recreation & Activities

Outdoor recreation in the area includes whitewater rafting & kayaking, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

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Best Campsites

Group C, Group D, 2, 4, 6, 10

Regions

• National Forest
• National Forest Campgrounds
• Northern California
• River

Campsite Types

• Group
• RV
• Tent
• Trailer

Amenities

• BBQ Grills
• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Golden Age & Access Passports accepted
• Grills
• Group Camping
• Group Pavilion
• Overflow Parking
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Recycling Center
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Bird Watching
• Fishing
• Fly Fishing
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Mountain Biking
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Rafting
• Stargazing
• Water Sports
• Whitewater Kayaking
• Wildlife Viewing