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Junction City Campground

Trinity — lakeside

Location: Weaverville, CA, CA

Price: From $15 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Elevation: 4144 feet

Season: May through October

Junction City Campground is located in Junction City, CA. It has 21 non-electric campsites. There are no water hookups in the campground.

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, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch

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

Affordable camping ($15/night) with access to the world-famous Trinity Wild and Scenic River for fly fishing and boating. Google reviewers praise the pleasant hosts and nice sites, though proximity to Highway 299 is notable.

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagle, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Gray Fox, Western Gray Squirrel, Common Raccoon, Oregon Aquatic Garter Snake, and California Alligator Lizard documented in the area.

Insider tips for Junction City Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Trinity River is directly accessible across Highway 299 for fishing and boating. 21 non-electric campsites available; pull-through sites confirmed by camper reviews.

Skip Junction City Campground if: You require water or electric hookups — none available at most sites.. Highway noise bothers you — campground is immediately adjacent to Highway 299.. You plan to camp November-April — seasonal operations only May-October..

Best time to visit Junction City Campground: May-October — Official operating season only; campground closes November through April.. Mid-week visits — Google reviews note fewer campers during mid-week stays..

Nearby campgrounds: Pigeon Point Group Campground (Big Bar, CA), East Weaver Group Campground (Redding, CA), Skunk Point Group Campground (Big Bar, CA), Douglas City Campground (Douglas City, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Junction City Campground

Cell signal at Junction City Campground (Weaverville, 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.

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Weaverville, CA, CA★ 4 (0 reviews)From $15/night4,144 ft elevationFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Junction City Campground is located in Junction City, CA. It has 21 non-electric campsites. There are no water hookups in the campground.

Best for:CampersNature loversFamiliesSites:Tent
LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
HookupsNo hookups.
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesBoat Launch
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:✕ You require water or electric hookups — none available at most sites.✕ Highway noise bothers you — campground is immediately adjacent to Highway 299.✕ You plan to camp November-April — seasonal operations only May-October.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand.

Trinity River is directly accessible across Highway 299 for fishing and boating.

21 non-electric campsites available; pull-through sites confirmed by camper reviews.

Best: May-October

Official operating season only; campground closes November through April.

Best: Mid-week visits

Google reviews note fewer campers during mid-week stays.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

Live
at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Bald Eagle, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Gray Fox, Western Gray Squirrel, Common Raccoon, Oregon Aquatic Garter Snake, and California Alligator Lizard documented in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
530-224-2100· Trinity
BLM_CA_Web_RE@blm.gov

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Junction City Campground cost per night?+
Junction City Campground costs $15 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Junction City Campground open?+
Junction City Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Junction City Campground have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Junction City Campground?+
Junction City Campground is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Junction City Campground?+
Junction City Campground 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 Junction City Campground?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Junction City Campground is rated moderate. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Junction City Campground open, and what are check-in times?+
Junction City Campground is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

BLM Website - Junction City CampgroundBLM Trinity River Access map BLM Redding Field OfficeFor more information about the area, contact the Shasta Trinity National Forest, Weaverville Ranger
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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
api.inaturalist.org
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$15 /night★ 4 (0)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Pigeon Point Group Campground

Big Bar, CA

From $75/night

East Weaver Group Campground

Redding, CA

From $120/night

Skunk Point Group Campground

Big Bar, CA

From $40/night

Douglas City Campground

Douglas City, CA

From $20/night

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