town.fort jones

lodging
aka: Wheelock, Scottsburg & Scottsville Original stage stop on the stage route between Yreka & the old brick town of Shasta, the town was first named Wheelock in honor of it's founder. The military fort, Fort Jones, which was operated from 1852 to 1857 was named after Colonel Roger Jones. The fort itself is located a few miles from town.

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Trinity Alps Wilderness

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elevation: 2747'

population: 652

zip code: 96032

Mountain

terrain:
small town along river canyon

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location:
Siskiyou County
W of Yreka & Weed
Hwy 3; Scott River Rd

recreation:

Autumn Leaves

Back Road Exploration

Backpacking

Camping

Fishing

Llama Pack Trips

parks, forests, rivers & lakes:

Klamath National Forest

Trinity Lake

Marble Mountain Wilderness

Scott River

Trinity Alps Wilderness

Fort Jones Museum

California State Military Museum

fort jones campgrounds

Carter Meadows Horse Campground
Indian Scotty Group Camp - Marble Mtn.

description:
Fort Jones is rural river valley in NorCal; near Marble Mountain Wilderness & the Scott River

Scott River Ranger Station
530-468-5351

nearby towns:
Yreka
Weed
Etna
Gazelle

local links:

Jefferson Backroads
Scott Valley Airport
Scott Valley Bike Shop
Ray's Food Place
Scott River Runs
Backpacking Jefferson

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