Pit River Campground

Campground · California ·

Managed by the Bureau of Land Management

Applegate Field Office (Bureau of Land Management CA) · Open Access

2,841 ft
Elevation
The Pit River Recreation area is adjacent to the Pit River, has a small campground with eight campsites with tables, metal firerings, and barbeque pits. Amenities include: two single wheelchair accessible restrooms, a kayak launch ramp, and an accessible fishing pier. Camping:$8.00/night

Getting there

From Redding, California, take Highway 299 East toward Burney, California. After Burney, go 12-miles east until you see the sign "Pit Power House" road. Follow the signs downhill to the campground.

40.99175, -121.50768 · 40°59'30.3"N 121°30'27.7"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in2.72.62.61.61.50.80.20.10.41.12.33.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Stay limit: 14 days

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Pit River Campground

Can you reserve a site at Pit River Campground?
No. Pit River Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
How long can you stay at Pit River Campground?
14 days

Camping near Pit River Campground

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

Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.