Fishing and kayaking enthusiasts will find direct access to water activities at this group campground within the Red Bluff Recreation Area. Camp Discovery Group Camp accommodates larger parties with electric hookups and campfire facilities, though the $175 fee reflects its group-oriented design. The Forest Service manages this site with a no-pets policy and advance reservations required.
Access involves rough roads leading to the forested terrain near the lake and river confluence. The combination of open areas and tree cover provides varied camping conditions, while the proximity to water makes it a functional base for campgrounds around Red Bluff exploring aquatic recreation opportunities.
Description
Overview
Camp Discovery Group Campground is a reservation only campground located just outside the full service town of Red Bluff, California. The campground has 11 screened sleeping cabins, showers, dish washing facilities, vault toilets, amphitheater, two cabanas with picnic tables, preperation tables, secure storage areas, lighting, and four large grills. Additional tent camping is available under the small conifer forest at the same location. There are Sycamore, Oak, and Cottonwood shade trees. Other visitor facilities include day use areas, campground, 4.2 miles of hiking/walking trails, boat ramp, and the Sacramento River Discovery Center.
Recreation
Visitors can enjoy the 4-mile paved nature trail, which winds through flowering grasslands, wetlands and oak woodlands, providing access to an abundance of plants and wildlife, as well as incredible views of Mount Shasta, Mount Lassen and the Yolla Bolly Mountains. The nearby river provides visitors with access to a variety of water-related recreation opportunities, including fishing, boating, water skiing, jet skiing, swimming and canoeing. A variety of fish can be seen in the river, including Chinook, Steelhead, and Striped Bass.
Natural Features
The campground is surrounded by mature Sycamore, Oak, and Cottonwood trees. The Sacramento River is less than a five minute walk away.
Nearby Attractions
Camp Discovery Group Campground is located in the middle of the Northern Sacramento Valley. It is two miles from the city of Red Bluff, 25 miles from Rolling Hills Casino, 34 Miles from Redding California, 40 miles from Lake Shasta, and 60 miles from Lassen Volcanic National Park.
Charges & Cancellations
Please review the rules and reservations policies for questions about refunds an d changing your reservation.
Fee Info
Payment is accepted through Recreation.gov or the reservation telephone lines only. Reservation Line: (877) 444-6777 Reservation line (International): (606) 515-6777 Reservation line (Only for use with TDD devices): (877) 833-6777
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundCamp Discovery Group Camp (Red Bluff Recreation Area) — Mendocino National Forest is located in California
Directions
The Recreation Area is located adjoining the Sacramento River, just two miles from Red Bluff, California. From I-5, take the exit for Lassen, Highway 36 (Exit 648, Antelope Boulevard) and turn east. Turn right (south) at Sale Lane (the first light). Follow Sale Lane about 2 miles to the Red Bluff Recreation Area. Proceed through the gate and turn left at the Sacramento River Discovery Center. Follow the road to the large parking lot by the river. Camp Discovery is to the left, through a gate across the road. Coming from the Chico area heading North on 99E. 99E turns into Antelope Boulevard. At the second light turn left onto Sale Lane. Follow the same directions as above once on Sale Lane.
Address
1000 Sale Lane
Red bluff, CA 96080
Coordinates
40.154813 N
122.197296 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Fires
