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Junction City Campground

Junction City Campground is located in Junction City, CA. It has 21 non-electric campsites. There are no water hookups in the campground. The Trinity Wild and Scenic River is located across Highway 299, giving access to fishing and a boat ramp. 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.

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Check in area of Junction City CampgroundSite 2Site 9Site 7
Photos courtesy of BLM · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups20
Host/management1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

16 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteShadeWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
Site 2PartialNo / No8 / 2Yes
Site 5PartialNo / No8 / 2Yes
Site 6PartialNo / No8 / 2Yes
Site 7PartialNo / No8 / 2Yes
Site 8PartialNo / No8 / 2Yes
Site 9PartialNo / No8 / 2Yes
Site 10PartialNo / No8 / 2Yes
Site 11PartialNo / No8 / 2Yes
Site 13PartialNo / No8 / 2Yes
Site 14PartialNo / No8 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site.

Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
  • Standard non-electric sites
  • Fire rings
  • 2 vault toilet restrooms

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Junction City Campground30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 6.68 inches of precipitation, 2.2 inches of snowFebruary: 5.69 inches of precipitation, 1.3 inches of snowMarch: 5.01 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowApril: 2.62 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowMay: 1.86 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 0.93 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 0.27 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.17 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.31 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 2.00 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 4.33 inches of precipitation, 0.8 inches of snowDecember: 7.67 inches of precipitation, 4.0 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 40.3°F averageFebruary: 43.3°F averageMarch: 47.2°F averageApril: 51.8°F averageMay: 59.4°F averageJune: 66.3°F averageJuly: 73.7°F averageAugust: 72.3°F averageSeptember: 66.2°F averageOctober: 55.8°F averageNovember: 45.4°F averageDecember: 38.6°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Weaverville, 5 miles from the recreation area point at 2,058 feet, station USC00049490 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 38 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 9 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 40.66° N, 122.95° W. Call the office before you drive.

Good to know

  • For information on campground details, fees, opening/closing dates, and making reservations, please visit: Junction City Campground, Trinity - Recreation.gov

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Five-7 Rx

    6 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Five-6 Rx

    7 mi from the campground

  • Prescribed
    Shf Rx

    35 mi from the campground

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Explore

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Junction City Campground, CA

Natural features

Junction City Campground is located next to the Trinity Wild and Scenic River, a popular destination for fishing and rafting.

Recreation

Swimming, fishing, and paddling are all popular activities along the Trinity River immediately adjacent to the campground. Wildlife is abundat along the river, so birding and other wildlife viewing activities are popular!

Nearby

Trinity River (Lewiston Lake to Pigeon Point): Class I and II segment popular for fishing, swimming, and paddling. Trinity River (below Pigeon Point): Class III and IV segment popular for white water rafting. Guided trips availalbe from local vendors. Lewiston and Trinty Lakes: Fishing, boating, and swimming. Trinity Alps Wilderness: Access the wilderness area through many nearby trailheads for overnight or day hiking. Weaver Basin trail system: Non-motorized trails near Weaverville, CA that offer great hiking and mountain biking opportunities. Weaverville, CA: Small town with dining and shopping options.

Guidebooks for Trinity

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  • TCG Trinity Counter Guide
    J. V. Crow, 2024
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  • A teacher's guide to understanding the Trinity
    Samuel M. Powell, 2011
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  • Trinity College Dublin
    Fergus Mulligan, 2010
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  • The guide of the perplexed of Maimonides
    Moses Maimonides, 2012
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  • Cosmic prayer and guided transformation
    Robert Govaerts, 2012
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Titles come from Open Library's catalog, matched by subject heading or by title.

Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Junction City Campground?

Sites at Junction City Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Junction City Campground?

Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Junction City Campground have?

21 sites, including 20 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Junction City Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Junction City Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Junction City Campground?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there are 3 active fires within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.

Source: Fire nearby

What is there to do at Junction City Campground?

Swimming, fishing, and paddling are all popular activities along the Trinity River immediately adjacent to the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation