Bridge Camp Campground
Trinity Lake

Trinity Lake, California
Trinity Lake, California

Bridge Camp Campground
Trinity Lake


Bridge Camp Campground

Bridge Camp Campground is located in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, along the Stuart Fork about 3 miles west of Trinity Lake. The narrow access road is paved as it passes through Alpine Lakes Resort and then turns to gravel. The campground is most popular as an equestrian and hikers' base for those heading out into the Trinity Wilderness. Visitors to the site also enjoy relaxing in its tranquil setting, fishing, and photography.

Bridge Camp Campground has 10 attractive campsites for small RVs, trailers, and tents. All of the sites are first-come, first-served. The campground is spread along the stream's edge and is thickly wooded with Douglas fir and mixed deciduous trees. A couple of the campsites are walk-in. Corrals for horses are at the upper end of the camp.

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Bridge Camp Campground Basics
Bridge Camp Campground Location: Trinity Alps Lake Resort Rd., 3 miles off Highway 3 at Stuart Fork
Elevation: 2,700 feet
Nearby Cities: 55 miles northwest of Redding
Number of Sites: 10
Camping Season: Open year-round, but limited services in winter.
Campground may be inaccessible in winter due to weather.
Max. People per Site: 8 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 1 ($8 per night for additional vehicles)
Pets: On leash, always attended
Operated by Shasta Recreation Company for the Shasta-Trinity National Forest
Weaverville Ranger Station: (530) 623-2121

Reservations
No Reservations All campsites at Bridge CAmp Campground are first-come, first-served.
Max. RV/Trailer Length: 20 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites: None designated
Fees: $16 per night
Check-in, check-out: Any time, 1:00 PM

Bridge Camp Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, food locker (some with bear-proof lockers), fire ring with grill; no hook-ups
Campground: Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water (May - October), horse corral, hitching rails
Showers: No
Dump station: No
Attractions near Bridge Camp Campground: Find nearby trails into the Trinity Alps Wilderness. Use the Stuart's Fork Trailhead. Equestrians find horse corrals available. The Hotfoot Bridge Camp Siphon is located here. The siphon brought water from 1898 through 1914 to the LaGrange Hydraulic Mine.




Bridge Camp corrals near Trinity Lake

Bridge Camp Corrals



General Camping Information

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.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.




Bridge Camp Campground near Trinity Lake

Bridge Camp Campground near Trinity Lake

Trinity Lake Area
Attractions and Activities

Campers at Bridge Camp Campground have a quiet place to relax along a stream, only 3 miles from Trinity Lake.

  • Trinity Lake has 17,000 surface acres and 145 miles of shoreline, great for fishing, boating, water skiing
  • Enjoy hiking and camping in the Trinity Wilderness.
  • Seek out some adventure by rafting the Trinity River with an experienced outfit.
  • Tour the Joss House State Historic Park in Weaverville
  • Rent a boat at one of Trinity Lake's marinas.
  • Five-mile long Lewiston Lake is a great place for canoes and kayaks. Fish for rainbow trout, brook trout, and brown trout.
  • Fly fish from float tubes in Lewiston Lake where the speed limit is 10 MPH.

Key Bridge Camp Campground Regulations

  1. Avoid problems with bears by placing all food and similar items in bear-proof lockers.
  2. Dogs must be kept on leash and attended at all times. At night they must be kept in a vehicle or tent.
  3. To prevent the spread of harmful insects, obtain your firewood locally.

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