Bridge Camp (Ca)

Shasta-Trinity National Forest — lakeside, hiking

Location: Trinity Center, CA, CA

Price: From $15 per night

Price range: $15–$16 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: Year-round

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/bridge-camp-ca to be notified when sites open up.

Bridge Camp offers remote horse camping with boat launch access on Stuart Forts Creek, featuring vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, and a variety of water activities including boating, kayaking, and swimming.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area; also California Mountain Kingsnake, Oregon Aquatic Garter Snake, and Common Sagebrush Lizard.

Insider tips for Bridge Camp (Ca): This is a First Come - First Serve basis campground; you must physically be present at the campground to purchase and claim a site. Located 17 miles north of Weaverville via Trinity Dam Boulevard and Lewiston Pike Road. Horse camping available at this remote location.

Skip Bridge Camp (Ca) if: Seeking hookups - no hookups available at sites.. Unable to arrive in person - First Come - First Serve only, no advance reservations..

Best time to visit Bridge Camp (Ca): Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data.

Nearby campgrounds: Mary Smith Campground (Redding, CA), Stoney Group Shasta-Trinity (Redding, CA), Fawn (Redding, CA), Tannery (Redding, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Bridge Camp (Ca)

Cell signal at Bridge Camp (Ca) (Trinity Center, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Trinity Center, CA, CA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $15/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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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.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic Tables
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ Seeking hookups - no hookups available at sites.✕ Unable to arrive in person - First Come - First Serve only, no advance reservations.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

This is a First Come - First Serve basis campground; you must physically be present at the campground to purchase and claim a site.

Located 17 miles north of Weaverville via Trinity Dam Boulevard and Lewiston Pike Road.

Horse camping available at this remote location.

Best: Year-round

Campground operates year-round according to verified data

Things to do nearby

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Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: American Black Bear present in area; also California Mountain Kingsnake, Oregon Aquatic Garter Snake, and Common Sagebrush Lizard.

Location

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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.

Campground entrance

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Community

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Shasta-Trinity National Forest fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Shasta-Trinity National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Bridge Camp (Ca) cost per night?+
Bridge Camp (Ca) costs $15–$16 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Bridge Camp (Ca) open?+
Bridge Camp (Ca) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Bridge Camp (Ca) have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Bridge Camp (Ca)?+
Bridge Camp (Ca) is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Bridge Camp (Ca)?+
Bridge Camp (Ca) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Bridge Camp (Ca)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Bridge Camp (Ca) is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Bridge Camp (Ca) open, and what are check-in times?+
Bridge Camp (Ca) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$15 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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