Paha

Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: BRIDGEPORT, CA, CA

Price: From $36.8 per night

Price range: $36.8–$57.5 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (78 reviews)

Season: May through October

Paha Campground is located just 10 miles from Bridgeport, California, next to Robinson Creek at an elevation of 7,000 feet. The Twin Lakes area is close by, offering boating, fishing, hiking and horseback riding opportunities. Reservations are non-transferable.

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

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Firewood for Sale

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

Paha Campground offers 21 sites at 7,000 feet elevation near Robinson Creek with excellent rainbow trout fishing, hiking, and access to Twin Lakes recreation area. Campers praise the peaceful riverside setting and wildlife viewing opportunities like deer.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Coyote, Mule Deer, Bald Eagle, Steller's Jay, Northern Rubber Boa, and Wandering Garter Snake present in area

Insider tips for Paha: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Bring a yurt-style shelter as an alternative to tents for more comfort Robinson Creek nearby offers good rainbow trout fishing access

Skip Paha if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You want spacious sites—sites are reported as close together with limited flat camping space. You plan to visit outside May-October—seasonal operations only.

Best time to visit Paha: May - October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Nearby campgrounds: Lower Twin Lakes At Bridgeport (BRIDGEPORT, CA), Robinson Creek North (BRIDGEPORT, CA), Crags Campground (BRIDGEPORT, CA), Honeymoon Flat (BRIDGEPORT, CA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Paha

Cell signal at Paha (BRIDGEPORT, 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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BRIDGEPORT, CA, CA★ 4.3 (78 reviews)From $36.8/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Paha Campground is located just 10 miles from Bridgeport, California, next to Robinson Creek at an elevation of 7,000 feet. The Twin Lakes area is close by, offering boating, fishing, hiking and horseback riding opportunities. Reservations are non-transferable.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV45 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ADA sites1 sites
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking Water
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsFirewood for Sale

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 need RV hookups—no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You want spacious sites—sites are reported as close together with limited flat camping space✕ You plan to visit outside May-October—seasonal operations only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground

Bring a yurt-style shelter as an alternative to tents for more comfort

Robinson Creek nearby offers good rainbow trout fishing access

Best: May - October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

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, Coyote, Mule Deer, Bald Eagle, Steller's Jay, Northern Rubber Boa, and Wandering Garter Snake present in area

Location

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760-932-7092· Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters
Getting there →

Take U.S. Highway 395 through Bridgeport. Turn south on Twin Lakes Road at the Shell gas station. Travel 9.6 miles on Twin Lakes Road. Turn left into the campground.

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 — Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest Headquarters before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Paha cost per night?+
Paha costs $36.8–$57.5 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Paha open?+
Paha is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Paha have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Paha?+
Paha can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
How do I make reservations at Paha?+
Paha 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 Paha?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Paha is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Paha open, and what are check-in times?+
Paha is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

Forest Service ConcessionairePrint Facility Map
●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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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$36.8 /night★ 4.3 (78)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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