Steel Bridge Campground is along the Trinity River, 2½ miles off Highway 299 near Douglas City. With its relative seclusion, the campground is often overlooked by passing motorists, but experienced anglers know it offers one of the best base camps in the area for steelhead fishing. Rafting, kayaking, hiking, and swimming are also popular in the area.
Steel Bridge Campground has 12 campsites for RVs, trailers, and tents. There is no potable water available. Supplies are available at the nearby Douglas City Store. All the campsites are first-come, first-served.
| Steel Bridge Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Steel Bridge Campground Location: | Steel Bridge Road off Highway 299, 34 miles west of Redding |
| Elevation: | 1,640 feet |
| Mileage from gateway city: | Redding - 37 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 12 |
| Camping Season: | Open mid-May through winter months, weather permitting |
| Max. People per Site: | 8 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 (fee for 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | on leash, always attended |
| Operated by: | Bureau of Land Management |
| Bureau of Land Management, Redding: | (530) 224-2100 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations | All campsites at Steel Bridge Campground are first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum RV/trailer Length: | 20 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None designated, but some facilities are accessible |
| Fees: | $5 per night |
| Check-in, check-out: | any time, check-out Noon |
| Steel Bridge Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, no potable water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Steel Bridge Campground: | Fishing, kayaking, and rafting are popular in the Trinity River. When water levels are safe, swimming is available. Some like to try their luck gold panning. The nearby Trinity Fly Shop has all your fly fishing needs as well as guide services. Trinity River Outfitters have tackle for all kinds of fishing as well as guide services. Head over to Lewiston Lake for boating and fishing. |
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
Visitors to the magnificent Shasta-Trinity National Forest have a wide variety of interesting places to visit and scenic vistas to enjoy. Campers at Steel Bridge Campground have convenient access to the Trinity River where shore fishing is particularly good.
Check Bureau of Land Management - Steel Bridge Campground for any campground updates.
