Best Dispersed Camping near Platina, CA
Cline Gulch BLM Dispersed area provides free primitive camping about 45 minutes from Redding, located along a gravel road with multiple pull-off sites beside a creek. The road condition varies but was recently graded according to visitors, with some spots suitable for vehicles up to 20 feet. Campers report finding secluded sites with river access, though some areas have accumulations of trash and evidence of target shooting. One visitor noted, "It was a little bumpy ride but well worth it. It was super secluded and quiet."
Perry Riffle Trailhead offers another dispersed option with basic amenities including pit toilets, picnic tables and trash receptacles. This site functions primarily as a parking lot with adjacent tent camping areas within walking distance of the Sacramento River. The 14-day limit is strictly enforced by on-site management who monitor the area daily. Additional dispersed options include Wild and Scenic Trinity River Grapevine River Access and North Trinity Lake, though visitors have reported location coordinates can be inaccurate, requiring self-navigation to find suitable camping spots.


