Orr Lake
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Orr Lake is a National Forest campground near Siskiyou, 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
- 4,738 ft
41.6631, -121.9873 in Siskiyou. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Orr Lake?
No. Orr Lake 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 Orr Lake?
Camping at Orr Lake is free.
Is there drinking water at Orr Lake?
No. Orr Lake has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Orr Lake?
Orr Lake is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Orr Lake
Waterfalls nearby
The nearest waterfall to Orr Lake, in a straight line: McCloud Falls (waterfall, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
Juanita Lake Group Campsite - Sites
- 1
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
Juanita Lake - Sites
- 22
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $15 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $10 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Siskiyou and campgrounds in Siskiyou.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01