Can you reserve a site at Steiner Flat Primitive Campground?

No. Steiner Flat Primitive Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Steiner Flat Primitive Campground, California — sites, fees and cancellation alerts

This site will remain closed for the season due to maintenance projects. Douglas City, Steel Bridge, and Junction City are other BLM campgrounds nearby that charge a fee and are open from May through November, weather permitting.

Camp on the edge of the Trinity River in one of 8 primitive camping sites, suitable for tent camping or small trailers. Popular for fishing and pleasure boating alike, this clear, cold section of the river is world famous for its fly fishing. Paddlers enjoy the narrow valley with Ponderosa Pine, Douglas fir, Oaks, and Madrone trees coating the walls of the canyons. If you would like more adrenaline rush, the waters below Pigeon Point rage at class III-V for white water enthusiasts. Those interested in a more relaxing experience can enjoy the abundant camping options in the area or head for the trail with your friends, horses, or dog. If you would like to stay at the river's edge, you can always swim, fish or do a little gold panning. The river can be accessed from many locations along this stretch of the Trinity River.

Getting there

Follow State Highway 299 to Douglas City, turn onto Steiner Flat Road and go about 2.5 miles west of Douglas City to the campground turnoff. Campground is near the Trinity River.

40.65946, -122.96631 · 40°39'34.1"N 122°57'58.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 95°F in Jul, down to 47°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	50	55	61	68	77	86	95	95	89	75	57	47
Low °F	31	31	33	36	42	46	52	50	44	36	33	31
Precip in	6.7	5.7	5.0	2.6	1.9	0.9	0.3	0.2	0.3	2.0	4.3	7.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.5 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 Steiner Flat Primitive Campground

Can you reserve a site at Steiner Flat Primitive Campground?: No. Steiner Flat Primitive Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Steiner Flat Primitive Campground

East Weaver Group Campground 8.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Cooper Gulch Campground 10.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pigeon Point Group Campground 11.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Ackerman Campground 13.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tannery 13.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Mary Smith Campground 9.7 mi · Campground
Lewiston Lake 9.8 mi · Facility
Cooper Gulch Day Use Area 10.4 mi · Facility
Rush Creek Campground 11.6 mi · Campground
Tunnel Rock Campground 12.6 mi · Campground
Deerlick Springs Campground 13.2 mi · Campground
Big Flat Campground 13.6 mi · Campground

Contact

Phone 530-224-2100
Info Recreation.gov

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

Steiner Flat Primitive Campground