State of Jefferson Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

Full services found at Yreka, Californoria and Cave Junction, Oregon. Country style services, gas, supermarket, motel, fishing type lodges are located in Happy Camp, and you'll find mom and pop stores at the towns of Klamath River, Hamburg and Seiad Valley.

Service Description Service Description
Fees

Fees

Six Forest Service Campgrounds have fee boxes.

 Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

A mountain bike friendly side trip on the historic stage road follows the Klamath River past many old homesites for 28 miles. State... [more]
Camping

Camping

There are six developed, fee-type Forest Service campgrounds and twelve, no-fee river access areas that are suitable for camping but... [more]

 Food

Food

There are places to buy food along this byway.
Gasoline

Gasoline

Gasoline is available in Yreka, Happy Camp, Seiad Valley, Orleans, and Cave Junction. The fuel stops in Orleans, Seiad Valley and Happy Camp are credit card only.

 Information

Information

There is an authoritative information center along this byway.
Lodging

Lodging

There are fishing lodges and motels in Happy Camp.

 Retail

Retail

Groceries are available at Yreka, Cave Junction, Happy Camp, and at mom-and-pop stores in the towns of Klamath River, Hamburg and Seiad Valley.

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Special Considerations

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  • Always be prepared for wildlife crossing the road.
  • Avoid the occasional sharp rocks that tumble onto the road.
  • Pay attention to the road closure signs. The 6000 foot summit and snow park may be inaccessible from the California side due to snow between Dec. and May.
  • At Happy Camp, Highway 96 does continue along the Klamath River to Willow Creek and Hwy 299, then to the coast near Eureka. It's a stunning drive, but recent rockslides and road repairs have caused delays.

    • Restrictions

    The snow park at the Greyback Sumit out of Happy Camp may unreachable due to snow from Dec. thru May. The route is briefly closed by winter slides.

    Seasons

    Best Time to Drive

    April/May the deep green forest awakens with tender tip growth towering over delicate wildflowers. Scattered about are brilliant white petals of flowering dogwood. Oct./Nov. presents stunning golds and reds that give meaning to Fall.

    High Season

    The State of Jefferson has four distinct seasons that present unique, uncrowded opportunities for your exploration.

    Road Conditions

    To find up to date information about the road conditions along State of Jefferson Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
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