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Douglas City Campground features riverside pet-friendly sites with fire rings, picnic tables, and access to the Trinity River for dogs who enjoy swimming. The 24 paved campsites accommodate both tent and RV camping with pets, with sites nestled along a scenic loop road providing varying levels of shade. Philpot Campground, located off Rattlesnake Road near Trinity Pines, offers a more rustic pet-friendly camping experience with no power or running water but beautiful green forest surroundings. Shell Gulch Campground provides a smaller pet-friendly option with just a couple of sites right off Wildwood Road with creek access. Most campgrounds in the area have standard pet policies requiring dogs to be leashed and under control at all times. The campground is peaceful with enough space for pets to enjoy the outdoors without disturbing other campers.
Trinity River access provides excellent opportunities for dogs to cool off during hot summer days, especially important since daytime temperatures in the region can reach 100°F during peak season. Several hiking trails in the surrounding Trinity National Forest welcome leashed dogs, with Natural Bridge located about 5 miles up Wildwood Road offering a scenic destination. When camping with pets in this area, be aware of potential wildlife encounters and poison oak in some locations. Big Bar Campground provides basic amenities with river access for dogs, while Critter Creek Campground & RV Park offers more amenities including hot showers after long days of exploring. The Trinity Alps wilderness area surrounds many of these campgrounds, providing extensive hiking opportunities for adventurous campers and their canine companions.
"While I generally like campsites close to the river, those set against the hill seem to provide a little more shade and privacy."
"This campground is tucked down from the road and into a fairly narrow canyon. The trees are mostly oak, madrona, fir and pine, with the occasional mountain ash."
"The drive in could be a challenge for an RV, so I'd caution anyone to check it out first, before pulling a trailer in. They have pit toilets and fire-rings in most sites. "
"Advanced hiking 3k-6k summit peek, beautiful trails and swimming holes, nature and wildlife surrounding a dark night sky."
"Beautiful location"
"Not too far from a glacier lake, so good for hiking. Bears not too far away."
from $40 - $300 / night
Check Availability"Henson's Hideaway is located between Weaverville, CA and Trinity Center, CA, along Highway 3 on the west side of Trinity Lake."
"We were looking for.a place to camp near Redding, our home town. This campground is about 30 mins from Redding. It was an easy tow on rural but well maintained roads all the way to the campground."
"There are tent sites away from the rv part, but we never checked that area out. The rv spots are very clean, and even though they’re close together with no privacy it was an amazingly quiet park."
from $60 - $70 / night
Check Availability"Lots of campsites, and campers, all right next to each other, which made for a lot of camp noise, especially in the evening, but that is part of the fun of camping in a campground."
GuideThis was a very nice park. Had a clean dog park that we enjoyed. Everything in the park seem like it was well kept. All of the other campers we interacted with seem very nice and courteous to each other. However outside of the park is a shady neighborhood. We went to do laundry and saw what appeared to be people doing drugs outside a hotel near by, and there were numerous homeless people wandering around.
ScoutThis was a nice short distance away from the i5. Great view of greenery and lake and the night stars. If you happen to have pets be cautious there is a lot of broken glass everywhere, my dog had several cuts on her pads.
ScoutShared group showers, small dog park, ok park for kids to play on. Water spickets at group sites. Friendly people.. decently well kept
GuideFull hookups in back in spot for $55. Mostly pull throughs in Park, which cost more. Shower, restrooms, dog park. Propane for sale here.
TravelerThe campground was beautiful with easy access to the lake and spacious sites that easily fit our large family. This campground was also pet friendly and welcoming to our dogs as well.Our only complaints were that there was no lightning in the bathroom and the quiet hours were not enforced as we were woken up by loud partying well after 2 am.
TravelerThis is a beautiful campground in Meyer’s Flat, CA. The area of Myers Flat is a little “sketchy” but the campground is very well kept and they close the gates at night which is nice. There are nice little cabins on site as well as RV sites. We stayed for 3 nights and it was very enjoyable. Driving and biking along Avenue of the Giants was the highlight of this area! There is a little dog park, volleyball court, playground, swimming area. (we didn’t swim due to the algae warning for northern CA) It’s along Eel River. There’s also a great market and coffee shop nearby that we took advantage of! (pricey but the only place around) The staff is so kind and Vicki was a great help while we made our reservation over the phone. Overall, we would stay again!
RangerThis has been one of the loveliest RV parks we’ve stayed at. We stayed here for almost 3 months, as many others do. Most of the residents are contract workers staying short- to long-term, but the park is also friendly for weekend and overnight stays with select spots available.
I give this place 5 stars because of the respectfulness of both the residents and the staff, along with how well maintained everything is. It’s more campground-sized, but the amenities are kept up very well. The bathrooms were cleaned regularly, the laundry room was nice, and they also have private shower rooms.
The pool was not operating while we were here, but they were actively working on getting it ready for the summer. Since we have a child, we appreciated the playground area and how family-friendly the park felt. The other kids staying here could safely play together and enjoy the space.
There’s also a central activities room with a small gym area, kitchen, and common hangout space, which was nice to have. The fenced dog park was another huge plus and gave our dog room to run around.
The setting by the river is beautiful, there’s good shade throughout the park, and the lots are laid out nicely for pulling in and parking. You can tell by the type of crowd here that it’s a very safe and respectful place with very little trouble.
The location is also convenient — just one exit off Interstate 5 near Costco.
We previously stayed at another RV park in central Redding near the river that cost nearly the same monthly rate, but we genuinely enjoyed spending time at this park, even during the day.
One significant downside is the noise. Interstate 5 to the east is loud, and the wood mill to the west creates constant background noise as well. The silver lining is that you rarely hear your neighbors because of it.
Lastly, if you’re looking for a longer-term stay, we found the application process here much easier than at most other parks. For healthcare contract workers especially, they seem to expedite the process and limit some of the background check and credit score requirements that many parks require.
ScoutThis campground was so nice! So peaceful! It was clean, pet/family friendly, the water was amazing.
ScoutWe loved our stay. We felt safe and it’s probably one of the most cleanest campground and facilities I’ve ever been to. Clean bathrooms, showers, zero trash around. All around a great visit. Perfect spot if you are traveling with a pet. Highly recommend.
Trinity County provides varied terrain for pet owners seeking dog friendly campgrounds near Hayfork. The elevation ranges from 2,000 to 5,000 feet throughout the region, creating dramatic temperature shifts between seasons. Summer daytime temperatures often reach the mid-90s while winter can bring snow at higher elevations, making seasonal planning crucial for campers with dogs.
Riverside fishing spots: Trinity River access points near Douglas City Campground offer excellent fishing opportunities. "The river is filled with iron lyrite/fool's gold, and is really pretty when the flakes sparkle in the sun," notes camper Kathryn T.
Natural Bridge exploration: Located about 5 miles up Wildwood Road, this unique geological formation makes for a worthwhile excursion. According to a visitor at Shell Gulch Campground: "This wildwood area is super nice there are lots of caves and rock formations. Natural bridge is 5 miles or so up the road to the left."
Trinity Alps hiking: The surrounding wilderness provides extensive trail options for various skill levels. One visitor to Deerlick Springs Campground described it as having "Advanced hiking 3k-6k summit peek, beautiful trails and swimming holes, nature and wildlife surrounding a dark night sky."
Private river access: Many campsites offer personal water access for swimming and fishing. A camper at Douglas City Campground shared: "My site, and a few others, back right up to the Trinity River. Seriously, not more than 50' from the back of my trailer."
Stargazing opportunities: The remote location provides exceptional night sky viewing. "The moon and stars were well visible as their is no light pollution in that area," reports one camper, making this ideal for evening dog walks away from city lights.
Wildlife viewing: The area hosts diverse wildlife for nature enthusiasts. One visitor at Deerlick Springs Campground mentioned: "Nature and wildlife surrounding a dark night sky," making it perfect for animal-loving campers and their pets.
Limited services: Many campgrounds lack full facilities. A visitor to Philpot Campground noted: "This rustic campsite is just a few miles off of Highway 36 located off of Rattlesnake Road near Trinity Pines. There's no power no running water they do have bathrooms and a creek runs through the campsite."
Poison oak awareness: This irritant is common throughout the region. A camper warned: "Be aware of potential poison oak in some locations. Leaves of 3, let it be!"
Hunting season considerations: Some campgrounds serve as hunting bases during season. A visitor to Critter Creek Campground & RV Park mentioned: "Awesome place, amazingly helpful and kind owners, Critter creek campground is right on 36 and wildwood road. Went there for a week of hunting and the property backs up to nothing but days and days worth of b-zone land."
Lake activities: Multiple nearby lakes provide family-friendly recreation. A visitor to Scott Flat Campground shared: "The lake was a perfect temperature for swimming. There is a small store that is by the marina where we all had ice cream and the dock was perfect to lay on for star gazing and watching for shooting stars."
Pet-friendly swimming spots: Numerous water access points accommodate dogs. According to a camper: "The river is accessible from any site, some small rapids in spots, slow water in others, with occasionally deeper pools here and there."
Wildlife safety protocols: Store food properly to prevent unwanted visitors. One camper at Junction City Campground mentioned: "Bears not too far away," highlighting the importance of proper food storage when camping with children and pets.
Size limitations: Some campgrounds have restricted access for larger rigs. At Old Lewiston Bridge RV Resort, a camper advised: "Biggest I would put in here would be about a 30 foot trailer. You have to disconnect your tow vehicle."
Site selection strategy: Choose spots strategically for comfort. One RVer suggested: "The sites on the perimeter of the campground are better than those in the center. While I generally like campsites close to the river, those set against the hill seem to provide a little more shade and privacy."
Weather preparation: Temperature fluctuations require planning. A visitor noted: "The days were very hot - probably 100° - and there are no hook-ups so we siesta'd in the afternoons," emphasizing the need for alternative cooling methods for pet owners camping with dogs in the summer heat.
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