Pigeon Point Group Campground
Shasta-Trinity National Forest — riverside
Location: Big Bar, CA, CA
Price: From $75 per night
Rating: 3 out of 5 (6 reviews)
Season: May through October
Pigeon Point Group Campground is located on CA Highway 299 approximately 15 miles west of Weaverville, CA at 1100’. Located on the Wild and Scenic portion of the Trinity River, this campground is a wonderful place to camp when enjoying all the river has to offer. There is one group site located at this campground.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water
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Located on the Wild and Scenic Trinity River approximately 15 miles west of Weaverville, this campground offers excellent river access for fishing, swimming, floating, rafting, kayaking and boating. Google reviewers praise it as a clean, quiet spot with minimal road noise and good river access.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagle, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Gray Fox, Oregon Aquatic Garter Snake, and California King Snake verified in the area.
Insider tips for Pigeon Point Group Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand. Only 1 group site available; suitable for small RVs, truck campers, and car campers rather than large rigs. Bring hand-carried boats for river access; trailers can access the river per Google review.
Skip Pigeon Point Group Campground if: You have a large RV — reviewers note most sites are too small for vehicles over 24 feet.. You need RV hookups — no hookups available; only self-contained RVs suitable.. You plan to visit November through April — seasonal closure..
Best time to visit Pigeon Point Group Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Junction City Campground (Weaverville, CA), Skunk Point Group Campground (Big Bar, CA), East Weaver Group Campground (Redding, CA), Hayden Flat Group Campground (Big Bar, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Pigeon Point Group Campground
Cell signal at Pigeon Point Group Campground (Big Bar, 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.
Pigeon Point Group Campground is located on CA Highway 299 approximately 15 miles west of Weaverville, CA at 1100’. Located on the Wild and Scenic portion of the Trinity River, this campground is a wonderful place to camp when enjoying all the river has to offer. There is one group site located at this campground.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Only 1 group site available; suitable for small RVs, truck campers, and car campers rather than large rigs.
Bring hand-carried boats for river access; trailers can access the river per Google review.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
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Getting there →
Pigeon Point Group Campground is located on the south side of CA Highway 299 15 miles west of Weaverville, CA. To get to Skunk Point Group Campground from Redding, CA: Travel West on CA Highway 299, through Weaverville, CA, for approximately 60 miles. To get to Pigeon Point Group Campground from Arcata, CA: Travel East on CA Highway 299 for approximately 80 miles.
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- 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.
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