USDA Forest Service · California
Nordheimer Group Sites
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 4
- Hookups
- 4 with water, 4 no hookups
- Season
- April 1 to September 30
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,158 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- NORDHEIMER CREEK (NFSR 10N10Y) · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Lake
- Six Rivers National Forest
- Nearest town
- ORLEANS
- Address
- PO BOX 410, ORLEANS, CA, 95556
- Phone
- 530-627-3291
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Swimming
4 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
4 numbered sites are mapped one by one on the imagery, with the operator's own facts and pictures for each site where it publishes them. Tap a site to rate it, keep a note and add your own photos; press and hold the map for a pin of your own. Your ratings, notes, pins and photos are kept with the campground on your Saved list, the same list the camping map and the drive page keep.
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About
Overview
Nordheimer Group Sites are in a Douglas-fir and hardwood forest close to the Wild and Scenic California Salmon River. Roads and parking areas are gravel. Group sites A, B, and C have large grassy meadows surrounded by forest. Site D overlooks the Salmon River with a short hike access for boaters and swimmers. Sites A, B and C all have accessible double vault restrooms, while Site D has one accessible vault restroom. Picnic tables and fire rings with grills are provided at each site. Popular activities include swimming, sunbathing, whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking, wildlife and scenery viewing, fishing, and biking.
Nordheimer is in the heart of the Salmon River whitewater area. Rafting activities begin in the spring and continue until the water levels drop in early summer. Remnants from historic mining operations can still be seen in this remote but beautiful camping area. A few fruit trees remain from past homesteading activities. Nordheimer is a must for those seeking beauty and seclusion. Boat trailer access to the river’s edge is available through the main campground for 4x4 vehicles. The main campground also offers spacious single fee sites on a first-come first-served basis.
See the "Getting Here" section for road information.
Recreation
The Salmon River is a popular area for swimming and sunbathing, rafting and kayaking. The region is also popular for hiking and biking. The Orleans Mountain Trail begins nearby.
Facilities
The campground offers four group sites, each able to accommodate up to 50 guests. The sites are equipped with vault toilets, picnic tables, and campfire rings with grills. The main campground offers single fee sites on a first-come first-served basis. Roads and parking areas are gravel. A courtesy local or prepaid landline telephone is located at the entrance to the main campground. There is no cellular service near this remote site.
Natural Features
The campground is located in a Douglas fir and hardwood forest, which provides partial shade throughout the day. A few fruit trees remain from past homesteading activities. A variety of wildlife makes its home around the Salmon River area. Sites A, B, and C have large grassy meadows, surrounded by forest. Site D overlooks the Salmon River with easy hiking access for boaters and swimmers. The Marble Mountain Wilderness is located nearby with beautiful views of the mountains and numerous trailheads to access them.
Nearby Attractions
The Marble Mountain Wilderness Area is adjacent to the campground, with ample hiking and horseback riding opportunities available, as well as high country fishing in any of the area's 89 lakes.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53° | 37° | 24° | 69° | 6 of 11 |
| February | 53° | 37° | 13° | 77° | 6 of 11 |
| March | 57° | 37° | 24° | 86° | 6 of 11 |
| April | 63° | 42° | 30° | 82° | 2 of 11 |
| May | 72° | 50° | 39° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 81° | 56° | 44° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 94° | 65° | 50° | 110° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 96° | 66° | 56° | 108° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 85° | 59° | 47° | 103° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 78° | 50° | 40° | 92° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 62° | 43° | 33° | 78° | 0 of 10 |
| December | 52° | 37° | 15° | 69° | 3 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Nordheimer Trailhead · 0.8 mi as the crow flies
Nordheimer 8.2 mi Hike · Drive there - Wooley Creek Trailhead · 6.6 mi as the crow flies
Wooley Creek 15 mi Hike · Drive there - Garden Gulch Trailhead (MMW) · 8.4 mi as the crow flies
Garden Gulch 8.7 mi Hike · Drive there - High Point Trailhead · 8.8 mi as the crow flies
Mullins Camp 0.5 mi Hike · Drive there - Little North Fork Trailhead · 9.9 mi as the crow flies
Little North Fork 3.5 mi Hike · Drive there
All 243 trails in Six Rivers National Forest · All 233 trails in Klamath National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Nordheimer Main Campground · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi
- Hotelling Campground · USDA Forest Service · 6 mi
- Redbank Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi
- Oak Bottom Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 25 sites
- Pearch Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi · 10 sites
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