Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234608
When Oak Bottom Campground reopens
Oak Bottom Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
11
Openings · last 90 days
11
Only 11 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 14, 2026 · of 26 monitored sites
Of the 702 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 14, 2026): 293 open for online reservation · 25 reserved · 384 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 26 monitored sites, 13 can be reserved online and 13 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
58.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 293 of 702 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 14, 2026Not open online58.3%
Open site-nights293 / 702
Reserved (of online inventory)25 / 318
Weekday openings184
Weekend openings109
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 184 fall on weekdays and 109 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 179 of 364 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 26 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 009 | 24 |
| 010 | 24 |
| 012 | 24 |
| 015 | 24 |
| 016 | 24 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
293 open site-nights across 13 sites at Oak Bottom Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 18 2-night, 17 3-night, 15 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site 009.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 40 ft. 25 sites take 25 ft, 12 sites take 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft.
All 13 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | 32 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +12 more |
| 010 | 30 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +12 more |
| 012 | 30 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +12 more |
| 015 | 28 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +12 more |
| 016 | 25 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +12 more |
| 020 | 25 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +12 more |
| 023 | 31 ft | None | 24 | 24 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +12 more |
| 024 | 35 ft | None | 23 | 23 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +11 more |
| 017 | 30 ft | None | 22 | 13 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +10 more |
| 014 | 40 ft | None | 21 | 19 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +9 more |
| 018 | 30 ft | None | 21 | 17 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +9 more |
| 019 | 36 ft | None | 21 | 14 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +9 more |
| 008 | 35 ft | None | 17 | 13 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +5 more |
About Oak Bottom Campground
Overview
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT OAK BOTTOM CAMPGROUND AT WHISKEYTOWN LAKE. FOR THAT SITE NEAR REDDING, CALL 530-359-2269
Open from mid-May through mid-October, this Oak Bottom Campground is on the Salmon River at Somes Bar, California. It is situated on a shaded and gently sloping hillside in the expansive Six Rivers and Klamath National Forests, far from highway noise and city distractions. NEW: Each reservable campsite now has its own bear-resistant food storage locker, as do most of the first-come first-served campsites. Campsite List calendar starts at the next available reservation dates.
Recreation
Located near California's Salmon River, the campground is popular with whitewater enthusiasts in the spring. Many challenging rapids ranging from class 3 to 5 are available. Swimming is also popular in the summer and numerous river access areas are a short drive or walk from the campground. In the fall, salmon and steelhead trout fishing in the nearby Klamath River is known to be some of the best in the state.
Facilities
The campground offers 25 single-family sites. Each site is equipped with a bear-resistant food storage locker, picnic table, and fire ring with grill. Some sites have vintage rock stoves as well. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. A campground host may be available.
Natural Features
The campground loops around a forested hillside of mixed Douglas fir and hardwood forest at a 700-foot elevation. Large deciduous trees provide ample shading for multiple sites within the campground, and a variety of wildlife makes its home in the area.
Nearby Attractions
The small town of Somes Bar is 2.5 miles from the campground. Propane, groceries, and tackle are available at a general store.
26 monitored sites13 FCFS sitesRVs up to 40 ftNo hookups26 shadedPets OKMax party 8
Getting there
From Highway 96, take Salmon River Road/Forest Highway 93 for 2.3 miles to Oak Bottom Campground.
P.O. Box 410, Orleans, CA 95556
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234608 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-234608 · Oak Bottom Campground · Orleans CA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Oak Bottom Campground?
Reservations for Oak Bottom Campground are made through Recreation.gov. 293 of 702 tracked site-nights are currently open (41.7%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 11 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Oak Bottom Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 11 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Oak Bottom Campground?
17 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site 009. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Oak Bottom Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
12 of the 26 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 40 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Oak Bottom Campground?
October 2026, with 179 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 364.
When is the next open date at Oak Bottom Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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