Douglas City Campground
Trinity — lakeside
Location: Douglas City, CA, CA
Price: From $20 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (25 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Bear Boxes, Camp Host
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/douglas-city-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Douglas City Campground offers camping along the Wild and Scenic Trinity River with 23 sites, flush toilets, hot showers, and river access for swimming and fishing. Google reviewers consistently praise the friendly camp host, clean facilities, and proximity to hiking spots in Trinity County.
Wildlife alert: California Black Bear present in area — use bear boxes provided at campsites. Also watch for Gray Fox, Ringtail, and various bird species including Rufous Hummingbirds and Woodpeckers.
Insider tips for Douglas City Campground: Book early — this is a popular federal campground Camp host (Russ per reviews) offers spots to collect firewood Each campsite is unique; arrive early for best selection Pay-as-you-go pricing available at $20/night
Skip Douglas City Campground if: Visiting outside May-October season — campground is closed. Needing full RV hookups — no hookups available; only suitable for self-contained RVs. Expecting to book last-minute — this federal campground fills up quickly.
Best time to visit Douglas City Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Steel Bridge Campground (CA), East Weaver Group Campground (Redding, CA), Junction City Campground (Weaverville, CA), Cooper Gulch Campground (Redding, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Douglas City Campground
Cell signal at Douglas City Campground (Douglas City, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Camp host (Russ per reviews) offers spots to collect firewood
Each campsite is unique; arrive early for best selection
Pay-as-you-go pricing available at $20/night
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Trinity fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Trinity before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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