Bridge Camp
Bridge Camp Campground is located on Staurt Forts Creek, it has a total of 10 single sites with an average back in around 16ft. This campground has vault toilets and water spigots dependent on season. There are picnic tables and fire rings with grills on top located at each site. The campground is a horse camp and remote. You must also occupy the area the day you pay for it, no advance payments. There is also a Iron Ranger on site that you can pay with cash or check.
Sites are first-come, first-served. Recreation.gov lists this campground for paying on site, and you may be able to pay with the Scan and Pay feature of its app.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 11 |
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
A public boat ramp is located approximately 8 miles away at Minersville (dependent on water level).
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Season | Year round |
| Forest | Shasta-Trinity National Forest |
| Fees | $16 per site, per day, $8 per extra vehicle per day |
Weather by month
Getting there
Bridge Camp is located 17 miles north of Weaverville. Going west on 299 take a right on Trinity Dam Blvd follow for about 4.5 miles. Turn left onto Lewiston Pike Rd about 1 mile then turn left onto Rush Creek Rd for about 8 miles. Turn right onto Hwy 3 about 6 miles turn left onto Trinity Alps Rd follow for about 4 miles campground is on the left.
| Coordinates | 40.8729° N, 122.9154° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedFive-6 Rx
8 mi from the campground
- PrescribedFive-7 Rx
9 mi from the campground
- PrescribedShf Rx
40 mi from the campground
- PrescribedLeary Rx
43 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Trinity Outdoors ↗ | 10.5 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 22.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Cousin Gary RV Center ↗ | 32.8 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
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Bridge Campground Hat Creek
Worth a stop
- 3 mi
- 5 mi
- 5.5 mi
- 10.5 miCooper Gulch Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 13.8 miBigflat Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 1.2 miStuart Fork ↗12.8 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.3 miStoney Ridge ↗6.7 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.7 miRush Creek Lakes ↗6.7 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 2.9 miGranite Peak Spur1.2 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.4 miGranite Peak ↗4.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 3.4 miEast Fork Lake ↗4.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
This campground sits inside Trinity Alps Wilderness, which overlaps Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
- inTrinity Alps Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 537,357 acres
- inShasta-Trinity National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,715,499 acres
- 9.3 miSix Rivers National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,273,949 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Bowerman BarnBuilding · Trinity Center · 7.9 mi
Natural features
Trinity Lake is one of the largest reservoirs in California, it has an elevation around 2,387' with around 145 miles of shoreline. Trinity is made up of 3 arms: Papose, Buckeye and Stuart Fork Arm. The Water Volume of Trinity Lake: 2,447,650 acre-ft. There are a variety of coves and arms perfect for fishing or a quiet picnic on the water. The main body of the lake has plenty of room for water sports like wakeboarding or tubing.
Recreation
Trinity offers wholesome memories, perfect for families, adventures and everything in-between. There are multiple hiking trails and rivers making it the perfect destination for exploration. Popular activities on Trinity Lake include boating, fishing, sailing and water skiing. Different Species of fish in Trinity Lake include smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, catfish, kokanee salmon, Chinook salmon. Bass fishing – dredger piles near the head of the lake is the most promising locations. Fishing near the shoreline during spring (March-June) is best. Trout fishing – found year-round throughout the lake but best during spring where they can be found nearly anywhere. During the summer months trout tend to stay near the mouths of the major tributaries.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Bridge Camp?
No. Bridge Camp is first-come, first-served. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.
Source: Forest Service
How much does it cost to camp at Bridge Camp?
$16 per site, per day, $8 per extra vehicle per day
Source: Forest Service
What time is check-in at Bridge Camp?
Check-in 03:00 PM, checkout 02:00 PM.
Source: Forest Service
Is Bridge Camp open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026. Season Year round.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Bridge Camp have?
11 sites, including 11 standard sites without power.
Source: Forest Service
Are pets allowed at Bridge Camp?
Yes, pets are allowed at Bridge Camp. Leash rules apply.
Source: Forest Service
What is there to do at Bridge Camp?
Trinity offers wholesome memories, perfect for families, adventures and everything in-between. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What if Bridge Camp is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Stoney Point Campground (3.4 mi, first-come), Mary Smith Campground (3.7 mi), and Stoney Group Shasta-Trinity (3.7 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby