Can you reserve a site at Robinson Creek South?

Yes, Robinson Creek South is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Robinson Creek South have?

26 sites in total, of which 25 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Robinson Creek South?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Robinson Creek South, California — 25 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Robinson Creek South Campground is located just 9 miles from Bridgeport, California, next to Robinson Creek at an elevation of 7,000 feet. The Twin Lakes area is close by, offering boating, fishing, hiking and horseback riding opportunities.

Recreation

Robinson Creek offers good rainbow trout fishing and can be easily accessed from within the campground. Numerous hiking trails are in the vicinity, including the popular Robinson Creek Trail.

Facilities

The campground contains single sites with picnic tables, food storage lockers and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host.

Educational programs are held at the campground's amphitheater on weekends from July 4 through Labor Day. Robinson Creek North Campground is adjacent.

Natural Features

The campground is situated alongside its namesake creek, where a forest of massive Jeffrey pines towers over the site, offering partial shade. Lodgepole pines, sagebrush and summer wildflowers dot the landscape.

Nearby Attractions

Upper and Lower Twin Lakes are nearby, offering beautiful mountain scenery, boating, canoeing and fishing for Kokanee salmon and rainbow and brown trout. The rugged and scenic Hoover Wilderness Area can be accessed from the Twin Lakes area and offers additional hiking and horseback riding trails.

The facts

Season: Late April – Early October — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
25 bookable sites
26 sites in total, including non-bookable
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: MANAGEMENT SITES, ROBI

Site types

14 Standard Nonelectric
7 Walk To
3 RV Nonelectric
1 Management
1 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

Shade

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.

Book on Recreation.gov

26 campsites at Robinson Creek South

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
XXX	MANAGEMENT SITES	Management	—	—	—	6
001	ROBI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	6
002	ROBI	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	6
003	ROBI	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	6
004	ROBI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	6
005	ROBI	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	25 ft	6
006	ROBI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	6
007	ROBI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	20 ft	6
008	ROBI	Tent Only Nonelectric	Pull Through	Paved	—	6
009	ROBI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	6
010	ROBI	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6
011	ROBI	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6
012	ROBI	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6
013	ROBI	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6
014	ROBI	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6
015	ROBI	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6
016	ROBI	Walk To	—	Paved	—	6
017	ROBI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	6
018	ROBI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	6
019	ROBI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	40 ft	6
020	ROBI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	35 ft	6
021	ROBI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	25 ft	6
022	ROBI	Rv Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	6
023	ROBI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	28 ft	6
024	ROBI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	28 ft	6
025	ROBI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	30 ft	6

Getting there

Take U.S. Highway 395 through Bridgeport. Turn south on Twin Lakes Road at the Shell gas station. Travel 9.3 miles on Twin Lakes Road. Turn left into the campground.

38.18611, -119.31750 · 38°11'10.0"N 119°19'3.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	43	45	52	59	67	77	85	84	78	67	55	45
Low °F	10	13	20	25	32	39	43	41	34	24	17	12
Precip in	2.0	1.5	0.9	0.6	0.7	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.2	0.7	0.8	1.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.9 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 Robinson Creek South

Can you reserve a site at Robinson Creek South?: Yes, Robinson Creek South is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Robinson Creek South have?: 26 sites in total, of which 25 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Robinson Creek South?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Also listed by

Robinson Creek South also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Robinson Creek South's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

Per Day: $32 Single/$50 Double/$6 Extra Vehicle.

Restrictions:

California camp fire permit required ( https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/htnf/passes-permits/?cid=fseprd673196 ).
Bears frequent the area, so proper safe food storage is recommended.
Dog must be on a leash at campground.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Robinson Creek South

Robinson Creek North less than 0.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Paha 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Honeymoon Flat 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Crags Campground 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Lower Twin Lakes AT Bridgeport 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Buckeye 3.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Green Creek Group 5.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Trumbull Lake 9.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Paha Campground 0.2 mi · Campground
Crags Campground 0.9 mi · Campground
Lower Virginia Creek Primitive Campground 9.6 mi · Campground
Upper Virginia Creek Primitive Campground 9.8 mi · Campground

Contact

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

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