Elk Creek Holes
Happy Camp, California
| Address: | Happy Camp, CA 96039, USA |
| GPS: |
41°44'51.2"N 123°21'27.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
Swim
These swimming holes are found along the Elk Creek. If willing to hike around and explore, there are several different spots that visitors can stop and take a swim.
More Information
swimmingholes.org: CALIFORNIA SWIMMING HOLES
THE web site for beautiful, natural places for a cool dip or hot soak.
https://www.swimmingholes.org/ca.html
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Happy Camp, California
- Head east on 2nd Ave toward Washington St (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto CA-96 W (351 ft)
- Slight left onto Elk Creek Rd (0.9 mi)
- Turn left to stay on Elk Creek Rd (0.8 mi)
- Turn left to stay on Elk Creek Rd (3.2 mi)
- Turn right to stay on Elk Creek RdDestination will be on the left(0.1 mi)
To get here from Happy Camp, take Elk Creek Rd. south, cross the Klamath River bridge, turn right to stay on Elk Creek Rd. then keep left at several forks to stay on Elk Creek Rd.. Go about 5 miles where you will come to the Five Mile Bridge over Elk Creek at a left fork in Elk Creek Rd.. If you continue straight here (DON'T cross the bridge) onto FR 45N19, you will soon come to a couple of turn-off places where there are several swimming holes.
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