Can you reserve a site at Bridge Camp (CA)?

Yes, Bridge Camp (CA) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Bridge Camp (CA)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Bridge Camp (CA).

Bridge Camp (CA) — 11 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Bridge Camp Campground is located on Staurt Forts Creek, it has a total of 10 single sites with an average back in around 16ft. This campground has vault toilets and water spigots dependent on season. There are picnic tables and fire rings with grills on top located at each site. The campground is a horse camp and remote.

This Campground is on a First Come - First Serve Basis, vistors are required to physically be at the campground to purchase and claim a site. You must also occupy the area the day you pay for it, no advance payments. We encourage our visitors to download the recreation.gov app to take advantage of the Scan & Pay Option. There is also a Iron Ranger on site that you can pay with cash or check.

Recreation

Trinity offers wholesome memories, perfect for families, adventures and everything in-between. There are multiple hiking trails and rivers making it the perfect destination for exploration. Popular activities on Trinity Lake include boating, fishing, sailing and water skiing.

Different Species of fish in Trinity Lake include smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, catfish, kokanee salmon, Chinook salmon.

Bass fishing – dredger piles near the head of the lake is the most promising locations. Fishing near the shoreline during spring (March-June) is best.

Trout fishing – found year-round throughout the lake but best during spring where they can be found nearly anywhere. During the summer months trout tend to stay near the mouths of the major tributaries.

Facilities

A public boat ramp is located approximately 8 miles away at Minersville (dependent on water level).

To view current ramp information visit our website: Ramp Information

Natural Features

Trinity Lake is one of the largest reservoirs in California, it has an elevation around 2,387' with around 145 miles of shoreline. Trinity is made up of 3 arms: Papose, Buckeye and Stuart Fork Arm. The Water Volume of Trinity Lake: 2,447,650 acre-ft. There are a variety of coves and arms perfect for fishing or a quiet picnic on the water. The main body of the lake has plenty of room for water sports like wakeboarding or tubing.

Nearby Attractions

There are several attractions in the area for a list view our website: Local Attractions

The facts

Season: Year round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
11 bookable sites
Up to 8 people per site
Loops: Bridge Camp, S&P Loop

Site types

11 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Pets allowed

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

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11 campsites at Bridge Camp (CA)

Check-in 03:00 PM · Check-out 02:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
Standard Nonelectric 1	Bridge Camp	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
Standard Nonelectric 10	Bridge Camp	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
Standard Nonelectric 2	Bridge Camp	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
Standard Nonelectric 3	Bridge Camp	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
Standard Nonelectric 4	Bridge Camp	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
Standard Nonelectric 5	Bridge Camp	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
Standard Nonelectric 6	Bridge Camp	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
Standard Nonelectric 7	Bridge Camp	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
Standard Nonelectric 8	Bridge Camp	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
Standard Nonelectric 9	Bridge Camp	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾
Standard Nonelectric	S&P Loop	Standard Nonelectric	—	—	—	8	🐾

Getting there

Bridge Camp is located 17 miles north of Weaverville

Going west on 299 take a right on Trinity Dam Blvd follow for about 4.5 miles. Turn left onto Lewiston Pike Rd about 1 mile then turn left onto Rush Creek Rd for about 8 miles. Turn right onto Hwy 3 about 6 miles turn left onto Trinity Alps Rd follow for about 4 miles campground is on the left.

Campground can also be mapped via google maps.

40.87288, -122.91536 · 40°52'22.4"N 122°54'55.3"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

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, 9.5 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 Bridge Camp (CA)

Can you reserve a site at Bridge Camp (CA)?: Yes, Bridge Camp (CA) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Bridge Camp (CA) have?: 11 sites.
Are pets allowed at Bridge Camp (CA)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Bridge Camp (CA).

Also listed by

Bridge Camp (CA) also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Bridge Camp (CA)'s operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$16 per site, per day, $8 per extra vehicle per day

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Bridge Camp (CA)

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Fawn 4.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tannery 4.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bushytail 5.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Minersville Campground 5.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Stoney Point Campground 3.4 mi · Campground
Stoney Creek Group Campground 3.8 mi · Campground
Rush Creek Campground 3.9 mi · Campground
Clark Springs Day Use Area and Beach 5.5 mi · Facility
Clark Springs Public Boat Ramp 5.5 mi · Facility
Ripstein Campground 5.9 mi · Campground

Contact

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

Bridge Camp (CA)