Dekkas Rock Day Use Area

Facility · California ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Whiskeytown Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access

1,060 ft
Elevation

The Dekkas Rock Day Use and Picnic area is located on Gilman Road about 11 miles east of Interstate 5 on Gilman Road between the Hirz Bay Campground and the Dekkas Rock Group Campground. This picnic area provides access to the Hirz Bay Trail.

The facts

  • Season: Year round with reservations — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

Exit I-5 at Gilman Rd., exit 698, turn right and follow Gilman Road approximately 12 miles.

40.87428, -122.23624 · 40°52'27.4"N 122°14'10.5"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in9.17.37.03.92.21.20.10.10.52.25.89.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 14.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Dekkas Rock Day Use Area

Can you reserve a site at Dekkas Rock Day Use Area?
No. Dekkas Rock Day Use Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Dekkas Rock Day Use Area also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Dekkas Rock Day Use Area's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $160/Day - Facility accommodates up to 60 people

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Dekkas Rock Day Use Area

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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