West Branch
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. West Branch is a National Forest campground near Happy Camp, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✕ Potable water
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 2,154 ft
41.9322, -123.4755 in Siskiyou. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at West Branch?
No. West Branch is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at West Branch?
Camping at West Branch is free.
Is there drinking water at West Branch?
No. West Branch has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages West Branch?
West Branch is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around West Branch
Curly Jack
- Sites
- 16
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Free
More campgrounds: camping near Happy Camp and campgrounds in Siskiyou.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01