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Driving Time Note: driving times are approximate
Driving time from the San
Francisco Bay area is 7-1/2 hours
Driving time from Redding, California is 3 to 3-1/2 hours
Driving time from Medford, Oregon is 2 hours
Driving time from Eureka, California (on the coast) is 3 hours
Driving time from Yreka (east of us on Interstate 5) is 1-1/2 hours
Here are driving directions for Interstate
5 (I-5):
If you are driving south from Medford, Oregon, you will reach Hwy. 96, or
the Klamath River Hwy. turnoff about 45 miles south of Medford. The turnoff will
be to the west, or to your right. Happy camp is approximately 68 miles
west on this highway. It is a beautiful drive, getting progressively more green
and forested as you travel west. Take your time and enjoy it.
If you are driving north on Interstate 5 from Yreka:
approximately 11 miles north of Yreka you will see the turnoff to Hwy. 96, or
the Klamath River Hwy. Take this turnoff and drive west approx. 68 miles to
Happy Camp; enjoy the scenery.

When you reach Happy Camp:
As you drive into town from the east (I-5), look for Davis
Rd., turn to your right and The New 49'er Headquarters will be on the right just
a few buildings down.
If you are driving from the coast, just look for Davis Rd and
turn left.

The New 49'er Headquarters on Davis Rd. in Happy Camp
Airports
Nearest airports are in Redding, California and in Medford, Oregon. Only round trip rental cars are available at both airports. There is a paved runway in Happy Camp for those who wish to fly in using private aircraft.
Motels
Happy Camp has several
motels, and reservations are recommended. Klamath Inn Motel, 530-493-2860; Forest Lodge
Motel, 530-493-5425; Angler's Motel, 530-493-2735; Bear Cove Cabins, 530-493-2677;
Thompson Creek Lodge, 530-496-3657.
Private Campgrounds
Reservations
recommended, and Elk Creek Campground has limited furnished trailers for rental during
summer, also has approved sewer dump station for RVs. Klamath Inn RV Park 530-493-5377;
Elk Creek Campground, 530-493-2208.
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Above: Happy Camp Post Office,
next to The New 49'er Headquarters
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