Douglas City Campground
Campground · 23 bookable sites ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
- 23
- Bookable sites
- 84 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 8
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
Overview
Douglas City Campground offers camping opportunities along the Wild and Scenic Trinity River in Trinity County, CA. The campground has 24 sites, flush toilets, hot showers, and easy access to the Trinity River. Campers can enjoy small beaches along the river for swimming, fishing, or paddling. The campground is nearby to many other recreational experiences in Trinity County - lakes, trails, wilderness, whitewater rafting, and more.
For information on campground details, fees, opening/closing dates, and making reservations, please visit: Douglas City Campground, Trinity - Recreation.gov
Recreation
Swimming, fishing, and paddling are all popular activites along the Trinity River immediately adjacent to the campground. A rustic hiking trail can be explored to find additional river access points and connect you to other recreation sites along Steiner Flat Road. Wildlife is abundat along the river, so birding and other wildlife viewing activities are popular!
Facilities
Camp on the edge of the Trinity River in one of 24 tent/trailer campsites. No electric, water, or sewer hookups are available. Potable water, flush toilets, and hot showers are available. Campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, and bear boxes. A small beach is found within the campground. A campground host is generally on site.
Natural Features
Douglas City Campground is nestled in a narrow valley with ponderosa pine, douglas fir, oak, and madrone trees coating the hillsides. The campground is immeidately adjacent to the Wild and Scenic Trinity River, known for its cold, clear water and abudant paddling, swimming, and fishing opprotunities.
Contact Info
For local information, please call (530) 623-4640 or call (530) 224-2100 for general information.Nearby Attractions
Trinity River (Lewiston Lake to Pigeon Point): Class I and II segment popular for fishing, swimming, and paddling. Access map can be found on the BLM website.
Trinity River (below Pigeon Point): Class III and IV segment popular for white water rafting. Guided trips availalbe from local vendors.
Lewiston and Trinty Lakes: Fishing, boating, and swimming.
Weaver Basin trail system: Non-motorized trails near Weaverville, CA that offer great hiking and mountain biking opportunities. Find out more on the Trinity Trail Alliance website .
Trinity Alps Wilderness: Access the wilderness area through many nearby trailheads for overnight or day hiking. More information on the Forest Service website.
Weaverville, CA: Small town with dining and shopping options.
Charges & Cancellations
- If you are cancelling completely or arriving later than your reservations start date - please use Recreation.gov webiste or call center to make the modification
- If you are in the middle of your stay and want to modify your stay length or which site you are in - please use Recreation.gov website or call center to make the modification
If you are not going to use your reservation for a night, please consider cancelling or modifying your reservation so that other hopeful campers have the opportunity to reserve the site and enjoy the campground!
The facts
- 23 bookable sites
- 24 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 1 accessible site
- Vehicles up to 84 ft
- Up to 8 people per site
Site types
- 23 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills.
24 campsites at Douglas City Campground
Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Access | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 1 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 68 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 10 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 11 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 46 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 12 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 70 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 13 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 48 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 14 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 84 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 15 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Drive In | — | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 16 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Walk In | — | 20 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 17 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 37 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 18 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 29 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 19 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 71 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 2 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 20 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Drive In | — | 76 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| Site 21 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Parallel | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 36 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 22 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 23 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 24 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | Riverfront | 21 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 3 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 48 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 4 | — | Management | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 70 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 5 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 70 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 6 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 58 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 7 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 54 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 8 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 58 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| Site 9 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Paved | Drive In | — | 56 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
Follow State Highway 299 to Douglas City, CA. Turn onto Steiner Flat Road (sometimes called Riverview Road on maps). You should see the Douglas City firehouse and store. Follow Stiener Flat Road about one-half mile west of Douglas City to the campground turnoff.
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Common questions about Douglas City Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Douglas City Campground?
- Yes, Douglas City Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Douglas City Campground have?
- 24 sites in total, of which 23 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Douglas City Campground?
- 84 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Douglas City Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Douglas City Campground.
- Does Douglas City Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at Douglas City Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Douglas City Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Contact
- Phone 530-224-2100
- Email BLM_CA_Web_RE@blm.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-08-01.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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