Public camping area
- 7
- sites
- Apr–May, Oct–Nov
- best months
Is Public camping area open right now?
Closure in the area
There's a closure order in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. It doesn't name Public camping area, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).
Mud and Ash Creek Area and Road Closure
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-13 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Road Closure on Wild Mad Road
Agency closure covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-09 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Trout Creek Bridge Closure Order
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-26-02 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
South Fork Suspension Bridge Closure
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-30 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Ah-Di-Na Area Closure
Agency alert covering Shasta-Trinity National Forest · Order 14-25-10 · USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest
As of · Source: USFS · Shasta-Trinity National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.
- 7 sites for group and RV campingFirst come, first served
- At 1,396 ft
- Big Bar Ranger DistrictShasta-Trinity National Forest
Public camping area is a campground in California at about 1,396 feet, with 7 sites. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
- Pigeon Point Cg-FCamping0.1 mi
- Pigeon Point Boating SiteBoat launch0.1 mi
- Pigeon Point Group CampCamping0.1 mi
- BagdadBoat launch0.4 mi
- Cortizone CornerRock climbing1.9 mi
- MANZANITA RIDGEHiking3.2 mi
- Manzanita Ridge TrailHiking3.2 mi
- Cavern 1 (East Cavern)Rock climbing6.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Steiner Flat Primitive CampgroundCamping · ~20 min drive
- Mary Smith CampgroundCamping · ~27 min drive
- Stoney Group Shasta-TrinityCamping · ~27 min drive
- TanneryCamping · ~27 min drive
- Fawn Camping · ~27 min drive
- Pigeon Point Cg-FCamping · Next door
- Pigeon Point Group CampCamping · Next door
- Group CampsiteCamping · Next door
- North Fork TrinityCamping · Next door
- Campground - PayCamping · ~7 min drive
Best time to visit Public camping area
Best months: April–May and October–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
50° / 34°
15 wet · 1 snow
Feb
55° / 35°
14 wet
Mar
62° / 37°
14 wet
Apr
69° / 39°
11 wet
May
78° / 44°
7 wet
Jun
86° / 48°
4 wet
Jul
97° / 53°
1 wet
Aug
95° / 52°
1 wet
Sep
89° / 47°
2 wet
Oct
74° / 41°
6 wet
Nov
57° / 38°
12 wet
Dec
48° / 34°
15 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Big Bar 4 E, CA, 4.4 mi away at 1,253 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
Public camping area
7 sites for group and RV camping
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
