State of Jefferson Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

Full services can be found at Yreka, California, and Cave Junction, Oregon. Country-style services, gas, supermarket, motel, and 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 Six Forest Service campgrounds have fee boxes.		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 of Jefferson has many river-access locations and very little...
	Camping There are six developed, fee-type Forest Service campgrounds and twelve no-fee river access areas that are suitable for camping but have no facilities. For nearby campground reservations: *...		Food There are places to buy food along this byway.
	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 There is an authoritative information center along this byway.
	Lodging There are fishing lodges and motels in Happy Camp.		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

• 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 December 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 December through May. The route is briefly closed by winter slides.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

During April and May the deep green forest awakens with tender tip growth towering over delicate wildflowers. Scattered about are brilliant white petals of flowering dogwood. October and November present 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.

California

Oregon