Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, this primitive campground operates year-round but faces ongoing construction issues that have kept it closed for extended periods. A camp host from the Trinity area reported the site remained under construction and inaccessible nearly three years after work began. The campground sits on forested terrain with open areas near both river and lake access.
Rough road conditions require suitable vehicles for entry. Fishing opportunities exist in nearby waters, though the no-pets policy restricts some visitors. Campers seeking alternatives can explore Douglas City Campground for a more reliable option.
Description
This site will remain closed for the season due to maintenance projects. Douglas City, Steel Bridge, and Junction City are other BLM campgrounds nearby that charge a fee and are open from May through November, weather permitting. Camp on the edge of the Trinity River in one of 8 primitive camping sites, suitable for tent camping or small trailers. Popular for fishing and pleasure boating alike, this clear, cold section of the river is world famous for its fly fishing. Paddlers enjoy the narrow valley with Ponderosa Pine, Douglas fir, Oaks, and Madrone trees coating the walls of the canyons. If you would like more adrenaline rush, the waters below Pigeon Point rage at class III-V for white water enthusiasts. Those interested in a more relaxing experience can enjoy the abundant camping options in the area or head for the trail with your friends, horses, or dog. If you would like to stay at the river's edge, you can always swim, fish or do a little gold panning. The river can be accessed from many locations along this stretch of the Trinity River.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundSteiner Flat Primitive Campground is located in California
Directions
Follow State Highway 299 to Douglas City, turn onto Steiner Flat Road and go about 2.5 miles west of Douglas City to the campground turnoff. Campground is near the Trinity River.
Address
Bureau of Land Management
Redding Field Office
6640 Lockheed Drive
Redding, CA 96002
Coordinates
40.659463 N
122.966315 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/20/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 4/20/26
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
