Camp Discovery Group Camp
Camp Discovery Group Campground is a reservation only campground located just outside the full service town of Red Bluff, California. The campground has 11 screened sleeping cabins, showers, dish washing facilities, vault toilets, amphitheater, two cabanas with picnic tables, preperation tables, secure storage areas, lighting, and four large grills. Additional tent camping is available under the small conifer forest at the same location. There are Sycamore, Oak, and Cottonwood shade trees. Other visitor facilities include day use areas, campground, 4.2 miles of hiking/walking trails, boat ramp, and the Sacramento River Discovery Center.
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Site mix
| group standard area electric | 1 |
Site guide
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| Site | Shade | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Discovery Group Camp | Partial | Riverfront | 88 / – | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Payment is accepted through Recreation.gov or the reservation telephone lines only. Reservation Line: (877) 444-6777. Reservation line (International): (606) 515-6777. Reservation line (Only for use with TDD devices): (877) 833-6777 |
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Mendocino National Forest |
| Booking | Reservations accepted on recreation.gov only. Please see Rules and Reservation Policies for information about the cancellation and reservation change policies. |
| Fees | Overnight Use: 1 - 100 people - $175 per night. Overnight Use hours: 2:00 PM -11:00 AM. Max of 100 people. Day Use: 1 - 100 people - $100/ day. Day Use hours: 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Max of 100 people. |
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Getting there
The Recreation Area is located adjoining the Sacramento River, just two miles from Red Bluff, California. From I-5, take the exit for Lassen, Highway 36 (Exit 648, Antelope Boulevard) and turn east. Turn right (south) at Sale Lane (the first light). Follow Sale Lane about 2 miles to the Red Bluff Recreation Area.
| Nearest town | Red Bluff, California |
| Coordinates | 40.1548° N, 122.1973° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Please review the rules and reservations policies for questions about refunds an d changing your reservation.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedShf Rx
27 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 | Camping World ↗ | 22 mi |
| RV sales & service | RV sales & service ↗ | 22.1 mi |
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Camp Discovery Group Campground - Red Bluff, CA
Worth a stop
Camp Discovery Group Campground is located in the middle of the Northern Sacramento Valley. It is two miles from the city of Red Bluff, 25 miles from Rolling Hills Casino, 34 Miles from Redding California, 40 miles from Lake Shasta, and 60 miles from Lassen Volcanic National Park.
- 0.1 miRed Bluff Recreation Area Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miPond Trail0.1 mi trail
- 0.1 miRed Bluff Nature Trail0.3 mi trail
- 0.1 miLake Red Bluff Trail2.2 mi trail
- 0.1 miBen'S Pond Access Trail0.08 mi trail
- 0.2 miShasta View Trail1.1 mi trail
- 0.4 miDiscovery Garden Trail/Lrb0.1 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
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On the National Register nearby
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Natural features
The campground is surrounded by mature Sycamore, Oak, and Cottonwood trees. The Sacramento River is less than a five minute walk away.
Recreation
Visitors can enjoy the 4-mile paved nature trail, which winds through flowering grasslands, wetlands and oak woodlands, providing access to an abundance of plants and wildlife, as well as incredible views of Mount Shasta, Mount Lassen and the Yolla Bolly Mountains. The nearby river provides visitors with access to a variety of water-related recreation opportunities, including fishing, boating, water skiing, jet skiing, swimming and canoeing. A variety of fish can be seen in the river, including Chinook, Steelhead, and Striped Bass.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Camp Discovery Group Camp?
Sites at Camp Discovery Group Camp are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservations accepted on recreation.gov only. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Camp Discovery Group Camp?
Payment is accepted through Recreation.gov or the reservation telephone lines only. Reservation Line: (877) 444-6777. Reservation line (International): (606) 515-6777.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Camp Discovery Group Camp?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Camp Discovery Group Camp open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Camp Discovery Group Camp have?
1 site, including 1 group standard area electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Camp Discovery Group Camp?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Is there cell service at Camp Discovery Group Camp?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Camp Discovery Group Camp?
Visitors can enjoy the 4-mile paved nature trail, which winds through flowering grasslands, wetlands and oak woodlands, providing access to an abundance of plants and wildlife, as well as incredible views of Mount Shasta, Mount Lassen and the Yolla Bolly Mountains. The Recreation section on this pag
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Camp Discovery Group Camp?
Red Bluff, California. Camp Discovery Group Campground is located in the middle of the Northern Sacramento Valley.
Source: Getting there
What if Camp Discovery Group Camp is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Sycamore Grove (Red Bluff) Campground (0.4 mi), Mill Creek Campground (23.6 mi, partly first-come), and Buckhorn (25.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby