Klamath Hills Recreation Area

About Klamath Hills Recreation Area

Klamath Hills Recreation Area is a unique and peaceful trail just outside of Klamath Falls for viewing birds, including eagles, quail and chukars, and various wildlife species, including mule deer, pronghorn antelope, squirrels, jackrabbits, and coyotes. The open, mountain big sagebrush habitat is intermixed with western juniper and provides scenic views of Mount Shasta further up the trail.Know Before You GoOpen year-round for day-use only. Open from sunrise to sunset; hours vary depending on season.No water or restrooms are available.No camping.Visitors are asked to respect the private property boundaries surrounding the area and avoid areas that indicate “Restoration in Progress.”

How to Get There

The Lower Klamath Hills Trailhead is approximately 6.5 miles southeast of Midland; take Highway 97 south, turn left (east) on Cross Road; then right (south) on Lower Klamath Lake Road.

Plan Your Visit to Klamath Hills Recreation Area

Heading to Klamath Hills Recreation Area? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• Park map (PDF)
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)