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Junction City Campground accommodates pets with designated areas for dogs to exercise while maintaining clean facilities with flush toilets and trash removal. Located in Trinity County, this campground welcomes both tent and RV campers with their pets from mid-May through November. Nearby, Old Lewiston Bridge RV Resort offers full hookups for RV travelers with pets, plus cabin options for those preferring solid accommodations. The resort's store stocks camping and fishing supplies, with spacious grassed sites providing ample room between neighbors. Trinity River Adventure Inn also accepts pets at their cabin accommodations, offering drinking water, electric hookups, and reservable sites with picnic tables. Most campgrounds in the area maintain on-leash policies to minimize wildlife disturbances, though some provide designated areas where dogs can play off-leash. The campground was beautiful with easy access to the lake and spacious sites that easily fit large families.
Trinity Alps RV Park in nearby Weaverville provides pet-friendly accommodations with electric hookups and shower facilities, making it convenient for travelers needing amenities while camping with animals. The surrounding area offers numerous hiking opportunities where leashed dogs can join their owners on trails through the Trinity Alps Wilderness. When camping with pets near Junction City, visitors should be cautious of wildlife encounters and potential hazards like broken glass on some shorelines that can injure dog paws. The Trinity River provides excellent swimming opportunities for both humans and dogs at accessible points from several pet-friendly campgrounds. Campers report that spots backing up to wooded areas give pets more space to explore while remaining within sight of camp. During summer months, early morning and evening walks are recommended to avoid hot ground surfaces that can burn sensitive paw pads. Most campgrounds enforce quiet hours, expecting pet owners to manage barking and maintain peaceful conditions for all visitors.
"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."
"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."
"Beautiful location"
"Not too far from a glacier lake, so good for hiking. Bears not too far away."
"Great little hiking trail steps from our site. Easy access to the water for some swimming. Smoke blew in from wildfires. Visibility very low but still beautiful."
"Luckily the weather was so amazing especially being right next to this beautiful clear clean lake. We stayed at site 14, across from us was a small path that lead you down to the water."
"Beautiful creek running through so many different trails to choose from. Nice and shady"
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Check Availability"The lake is walking distance from the sites and the sites are far enough apart for privacy. My 2 year old had a blast! Also lots of firewood around, and fire pits were very nice!"
"This is a great camp area, however when we went the Lake was really low. It was still very nice for fishing and kayaking."
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Check Availability"Pleasant, grassy, mostly shaded area behind the main building. Restroom and showers, no extra charge. We paid $25 dollars to the helpful host. She asked for cash."
from $25 - $65 / night
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Check Availability"The Trinity River Adventure Inn cabins are a group of three cabins located on the bank of the Trinity River. The closest town for supplies is Weaverville, about a 15 min drive west."
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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.
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.
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.
GuideWe were traveling on a long journey and were not going to make our intended destination. Shasta Lake was nearby. I was very worried it would be full, but when we got to the dam, the guard said the campground had openings. You cannot book the day of, so we went and selected a site (First come, First served). Do have cash or check on you.
The site has vault toilets that were pretty clean. Husband had not ever been to the desert southwest or California, so the number of fox-tails was shocking to him, but it was not to me. Our dog brush, a quick rub hands-on rub down and sticker removal, and the broom kept the van floor from becoming our enemy in the middle of the night. Because we were not doing long-term camping, we did not bring our sand mat. If we had it to do again, we would as it would make the transition into the van or tent much easier. Call that advice you don't have to take. We observed non-potable water on site. Otherwise, this is a boon dock type site, but you have a space, a fire pit, a picnic table and - again - vault toilets.
We saw some butterflies that appeared to be coming out of their cocoons. We kept the pets at bay and enjoyed seeing them for such a long time.
The site does have a lot of motorsports activity (ATV, Motorcycles) but we also motorcycle so we were at home. There were hikers and plenty of other campers there as well.
I had not ever been to this part of the state before and was worried about the campsite being full, but we were very fortunate and would definitely come by here again. The view are utterly breathtaking.
LegendRipple Creek Cabins are located about an hour north of Weaverville, along the upper Trinity River. Each cabin is self contained and comes with cooking utensils, linens, towels, and full kitchens. There is also a picnic table and BBQ provided for each cabin. The property sits on the bank on the Trinity River, with easy river access for swimming and fishing. There is also a large grassy area for all to use that has bocce ball and horseshoes. There is easy access to the Trinity Alps Wilderness for hikers of all levels, as well as access to Trinity Lake about 20 minutes south for all that the lake has to offer. The cabins are pet friendly and wifi is available. There is no phone service or television. Each cabin has a wood burning stove, shower and toilet, but otherwise are a bit spartan compared to some cabins. But with all the easy access to outdoor activities, all you need is a place to cook, clean up, and sleep. Great to rent for couples, families, or large groups. It is a bit of a drive to Weaverville, so be sure you have all your supplies you need. The small towns of Coffee Creek and Trinity Center are closer, but may not have everything you need. Each town does have a couple of great places to eat during the Summer, specifically Trailhead Pizza in Trinity Center.
Junction City sits at the heart of Trinity County, California, with an elevation of about 2,000 feet and surrounded by the Trinity Alps wilderness area. The campgrounds near Junction City typically operate from mid-May through November, with summer temperatures regularly reaching into the 90s. The Trinity River provides a central feature for many camping areas, with sites ranging from developed facilities to more rustic options.
River recreation: Douglas City Campground provides direct river access with multiple entry points. As camper Greg K. notes, "The river is accessible from any site, some small rapids in spots, slow water in others, with occasionally deeper pools here and there." The Trinity River offers both swimming and fishing opportunities.
Lake activities: At Mary Smith Campground, visitors can enjoy Lewiston Lake for paddling and relaxation. According to Azizah T., "We took tubes out and laid in the water and soaked up the sun... It's especially so calming because there isn't a million boats on the lake partying and such it's just quiet and calm water." Pine Cove Marina nearby rents boats and kayaks.
Hiking trails: The area features numerous hiking paths through forests and along waterways. Karen O. mentions, "Birds and frogs were in abundance" at Mary Smith Campground, while at East Weaver Group Campground, Jennifer S. notes there are "so many different trails to choose from. Nice and shady."
Quiet atmosphere: Many campgrounds offer peaceful settings away from crowds. At Tannery Gulch Campground, Cody S. reports, "Camped here during the week in a RTT. About 15% capacity mid week." Midweek visits generally mean more solitude.
River sounds: Douglas City Campground campers particularly enjoy the water ambiance. Greg K. describes it as a "Beautiful site to see, beautiful sound to hear camping, especially when dozing off to sleep." Kathryn T. adds that "the river is filled with iron lyrite/fool's gold, and is really pretty when the flakes sparkle in the sun."
Wildlife viewing: The area offers opportunities to spot local fauna. At Douglas City Campground, Greg notes seeing "deer, lizards, flies, mosquitos, butterflies." The surrounding wilderness areas provide habitat for numerous species, though visitors should remain cautious of poison oak, which several campers mentioned is present at multiple sites.
Seasonal considerations: Water levels can vary significantly throughout the camping season. At Tannery Gulch, Cody S. observed, "The lake level is very low. Quite a walk down to the water from the camp sites." Planning water activities earlier in the season typically yields better conditions.
Site selection: At Junction City Campground, sites remain available even during busier periods. Rhonda W. notes, "Most likely, you will have a campground to yourself." For those preferring sites with privacy, Douglas City camper Chris F. suggests, "The sites on the perimeter of the campground are better than those in the center."
Bathroom facilities: Facilities vary widely between campgrounds. While Douglas City Campground features "new and nice" restrooms according to Greg K., Kathryn T. observed during her stay that "they have two lovely looking bathroom/shower buildings that are locked up tight with notices that they are closed due to Covid-19, but they supplied the campground with 2 portapotties instead."
Accessible swimming: Families with children can find gentle water access points. At Old Lewiston Bridge RV Resort, Jason D. shared, "Just around the corner from the campground (walking distance) is access to the river. The whole family enjoyed dipping in when it's warm outside."
Space between sites: For families needing room to spread out, consider Old Lewiston Bridge RV Resort. Jason D. commented, "The spaces are wide. Wider than any other places we have stayed. The spots are grassed, all clean and well maintained."
Tent platform options: At Mary Smith Campground, platforms provide flat, comfortable spaces for family tents. Karen O. explains, "We set our tents up on the platforms and had a great view of the lake and trinity alps in the distance."
Size limitations: Most campgrounds in the area accommodate smaller to mid-sized RVs. At Trinity Alps RV Park in Weaverville, sites work well for standard-sized units, while Jason D. advises about Old Lewiston Bridge RV Resort: "Biggest I would put in here would be about a 30 foot trailer. You have to disconnect your tow vehicle."
Full hookup options: For RVers seeking amenities, Old Lewiston Bridge RV Resort provides full hookups. Corey L. reports, "The rv spots are full hook up with nice green grass, no cable but ok Verizon signal and we got a few local channels on the tv antenna."
Pet-friendly spaces: Pet owners traveling in RVs find accommodating options throughout the Junction City area. At Old Lewiston Bridge RV Resort, Jason D. mentions, "Our dogs loved the area down below, we would take them off leash and let them do dog-things." Most pet friendly camping near Junction City, California requires leashes in common areas but provides designated exercise spots.
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