Canyon Creek runs alongside Ripstein Campground, offering mid-60s water temperatures that provide relief during hot summer days when temperatures reach the high 90s. The US Forest Service maintains eight sites here within Trinity National Forest, with four accessible by car and four requiring short walks of 10-15 yards from parking areas. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table, with several featuring bear boxes.
The campground sits about a mile from Trinity Alps trailhead parking and sees surprisingly light use even during peak summer months. A single pit toilet building serves all campers, and trash and recycling receptacles are provided. Verizon and T-Mobile users should expect no cell service. For those exploring broader camping near Trinity National Forest, this spot serves as a gateway to alpine wilderness access.
Description
A Forest Closure Order has been put into effect for specific areas in the Trinity Alps near Canyon Creek for areas affected by the Middle Fire, including Ripstein Campground, Canyon Creek Trailhead, Trail 10W03, Trail 10W06 and Trail 10W08 south of Canyon Creek Falls Ripstein Campground is normally available on a first-come, first-serve basis. There are 10 tent-only sites.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsRipstein Campground is located in California near Helena
Directions
From the Big Bar Ranger Station, travel Hwy 299 east 15 miles to Junction City making a left turn onto Canyon Creek Road just passed the old bar and restaurant that is there. Once on Canyon Creek road, travel about 10 miles to the campground entrance.
Coordinates
40.87600038 N
123.02800067 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
