Fir Cove Campground

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Six Rivers National Forest, California
Six Rivers National Forest, California

Fir Cove Campground

Ruth Lake


Fir Cove Campground

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Fir Cove Campground is on the eastern shore of Ruth Lake in the southern portion of Six Rivers National Forest, southeast of Eureka. The lake is operated by the Humboldt Bay Municipal Water District. Ruth Lake Community Services District manages many of the recreation facilities around the lake, including several campgrounds. Two other campgrounds - Bailey Canyon Campground and Fir Cove Campground - are managed by the Six Rivers National Forest.

Seven-mile-long Ruth Lake was formed by a dam on the Mad River. The lake is popular with boaters, water skiers, anglers, and swimmers. Visitors enjoy warm summers and cool springs and falls. Facilities at the lake include a marina with boat rentals, a store, and two boat ramps. Boat Inspections are required before being launched into the lake.

Fir Cove Campground features 19 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. A seasonal creek passes through the campground. Campsites are spread through a mature forest of cedar, pine, and Douglas fir. Many sites overlook the lake. Several of the campsites are designated for tents only. Sites 11 and 12 serve well as companion sites. Most campsites can be reserved, while a few may be available first-come, first-served.

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Fir Cove Campground Basics
Fir Cove Campground Location: On Mad River Road at Ruth Lake
Elevation: 2,660 feet
Mileage and driving times from gateway cities: Fortuna - 63 miles, 1:38
Eureka - 80 miles, 1:53 minutes
Red Bluff - 101 miles, 2:17
Number of Sites: 19
Camping Season: Open mid-May through mid-September
Max. People per Site: 8 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 1 ($5 per night fee for additional un-towed vehicle)
Pets: on leash, always attended
Operated by: Six Rivers National Forest
Mad River Ranger District: (707) 574-6233

Reservations for Fir Cove Campground
Reservations Available Reservations can be made from 4 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival.
Some sites may be available first-come, first-served.
Maximum RV/trailer Length: 22 feet
Wheelchair Accessible Sites: #9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16
Fees: $12 per night
Reservations: Fir Cove Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out: 2:30 PM, 2:00 PM

Fir Cove Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups
Campground: Vault toilets, tap water
Showers: No
Dump station: No
Supplies available in - Journey's End store near the Marina
- Dinsmore, 17 miles NW on Hwy. 36
Attractions near Fir Cove Campground: Set out for a day hike. The Bailey Vista and Lakeview trails start from Fir Cove, and the Picket Peak Trail starts from Bailey Canyon. Fish Ruth Lake for rainbow trout, large & smallmouth bass, catfish, crappie, and bluegill. Rent fishing boats at the marina. Waterski and wakeboard on the lake. Enjoy a meal at Journey's End Diner.

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Attractions and Activities

Visitors to the Six Rivers National Forest find a variety of wonderful places to explore and things to do. Campers at Fir Cove Campground is on the shore of Ruth Lake, at the southern end of Six Rivers National Forest.

Ruth Lake Events

  • Ruth Lake Bass Tournaments in early May and early June
  • Kids' Free Fishing Derby in May
  • Annual Ruth Lake Summer Festival on Labor Day weekend
  • Ruth Lake Events

Six Rivers National Forest

  • Head out mountain biking on the Barry Creek Trail.
  • Fish along the Eel River and the Van Duzen River.
  • Hike along any of more than a dozen great trails in the area such as Bailey Canyon Campground Trail, Lost Creek Trail, and Devils Backbone Trail.
  • Have some fun on some OHV trail rides such as the Barry Creek Trail, Devils Backbone Trail, and Skull Camp Trail.
  • Fish, raft, and kayak along the Salmon River, designated as a Scenic and Recreational River. Take advantage of the Ti Bar River Access.
  • Saddle up for trail rides from the Bell Swamp Trail, Graveyard Prairie Trail, Oregon Creek Trail, and a dozen others.
  • Get your thrills river rafting on the On the Klamath River with an experienced rafting company: River Country Rafting, Klamath River Rafting

Key Fir Cove Campground Regulations

  1. Quiet time extends from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
  2. Obtain firewood locally to help prevent the spread of invasive pests.
  3. Dogs must be on leash and attended at all times in the campground.
  4. Keep food and scented items in a secure place so that bears cannot get to them.
  5. Campfires must be confined to the provided fire ring.

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General Camping Information

Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.

In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate