Free and accessible via paved road nearly the entire way, Perry Riffle Trailhead is a dispersed BLM camping area on the Sacramento River north of Red Bluff. The setup is straightforward: a gravel parking lot with a vault toilet, trash and recycling receptacles, and picnic tables. Tent campers can pitch adjacent to the lot, and the area accommodates RVs and trailers without issue. There is no potable water on site.
The Sacramento River sits about a two-minute walk from the lot, and several horse and hiking trails branch out from the trailhead into surrounding meadowland. Shade is limited, which matters in summer when daytime temperatures climb. By August the heat is significant, though the river provides a way to cool off. Nights tend to quiet down considerably. The parking area is open and offers little privacy from neighboring campers, though Interstate 5 noise fades quickly once you're settled in. AT&T coverage is consistent here, though not particularly strong, and Starlink users have reported solid connectivity as well.
Management visits daily to service the toilet and collect trash, which keeps the site notably clean. BLM's 14-day-in-365-days regional limit applies, and staff actively track and enforce it across the area. Sacramento River Bend BLM Dispersed — Bend Ferry Road is another nearby dispersed option along the same stretch of river. Bugs can be active, particularly in early summer, so bringing insect repellent or a Thermacell is worth considering. Spring and fall visits tend to avoid both the summer heat and the busiest shoulder-season traffic.
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Map & DirectionsPerry Riffle Trailhead is located in California near Red Bluff
Coordinates
40.29416667 N
122.1782933 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 27 usersLast on 7/22/26
VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 15 usersLast on 7/22/26- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 7/22/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 27 usersLast on 7/22/26
- VerizonLTEGood CoverageVerified by 15 usersLast on 7/22/26
- AT&T5GGood CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 7/22/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 28 min from Redding, CA
- 1 hr 36 min from Yuba City, CA
