Skunk Point Group Campground
Shasta-Trinity National Forest — riverside
Location: Big Bar, CA, CA
Price: From $40 per night
Rating: 3.6 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Season: May through October
Skunk Point Group Campground is located 1.9 miles east of Big Bar, CA along CA Highway 299 at an elevation of 1200’. 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 with excellent access for fishing, swimming, floating, rafting, kayaking, and boating. Campers consistently rate it highly at 4.3/5 stars.
Wildlife alert: Northern Spotted Owl, Pileated Woodpecker, Gray Fox, Columbian Black-tailed Deer, and California King Snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Skunk Point Group Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability. Hand-carry boats can access the river at this location. Elevation is 1200 feet.
Skip Skunk Point Group Campground if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available, only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You plan to visit outside May through October—seasonal closure.. You prefer larger campgrounds—only 1 group site available..
Best time to visit Skunk Point Group Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Pigeon Point Group Campground (Big Bar, CA), Hayden Flat Group Campground (Big Bar, CA), Junction City Campground (Weaverville, CA), Douglas City Campground (Douglas City, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Skunk Point Group Campground
Cell signal at Skunk 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.
Skunk Point Group Campground is located 1.9 miles east of Big Bar, CA along CA Highway 299 at an elevation of 1200’. 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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability.
Hand-carry boats can access the river at this location.
Elevation is 1200 feet.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Skunk Point Group Campground is located on the south side of CA Highway 299 1.9 miles east of Big Bar, CA. To get to Skunk Point Group Campground from Redding, CA: Travel West on CA Highway 299, through Weaverville, CA, for approximately 65 miles. To get to Skunk Point Group Campground from Arcata, CA: Travel East on CA Highway 299 for approximately 75 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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