Robinson Creek North
Robinson Creek North Campground is located just 9 miles from Bridgeport, California, next to Robinson Creek at an elevation of 7,000 feet. The Twin Lakes area is close by, offering boating, fishing, hiking and horseback riding opportunities.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 29 |
| Host/management | 24 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
29 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 026 | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 |
| 027 | Back-in | 30 | Paved | 6 / 1 | |
| 028 | Back-in | 30 | Paved | 6 / 1 | |
| 029 | Back-in | 30 | Paved | 6 / 1 | |
| 030 | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 |
| 031 | Pull-through | Paved | 6 / 1 | ||
| 032 | Back-in | 30 | Paved | 6 / 1 | |
| 033 | Back-in | 25 | Paved | Full | 6 / 1 |
| 034 | Back-in | 30 | Paved | Full | 6 / 1 |
| 035 | Back-in | 35 | Paved | Partial | 6 / 1 |
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 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 40 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
The campground contains single sites with picnic tables, food storage lockers and campfire rings with grills. Vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided. Firewood is available for purchase from the host. Educational programs are held next door at Robinson Creek South Campground's amphitheater on weekends from July 4 through Labor Day.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Take U.S. Highway 395 through Bridgeport. Turn south on Twin Lakes Road at the Shell gas station. Travel 9.3 miles on Twin Lakes Road, then turn left into the campground.
| Nearest town | Bridgeport, California |
| Coordinates | 38.1861° N, 119.3175° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- WildfireDome
46 mi from the campground · 6,788 acres · 95% contained
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 19.9 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Mountain Shop & Mountaineering School ↗ | 33.9 mi |
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Robinson Creek Campground - Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
Worth a stop
Upper and Lower Twin Lakes are nearby, offering beautiful mountain scenery, boating, canoeing and fishing for Kokanee salmon and rainbow and brown trout. The rugged and scenic Hoover Wilderness Area can be accessed from the Twin Lakes area and offers additional trails for hiking and horseback riding.
- 5.9 miGreen Creek Trailhead ↗Trailhead
Trails nearby
- 0.4 miTwin ATV Connector1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, e-bike
- 1.3 miTamarack4.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.3 miSawmill Ridge Route ↗4.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 2.7 miHorse-Cattle Creek ↗5.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 3.4 miBuckeye Disp 3under 0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 3.5 miBuckeye Loop0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, 4WD
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 Hoover Wilderness.
- inHoover Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 128,044 acres
- 7.3 miYosemite Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 704,624 acres
- 14.8 miStanislaus National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,090,354 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
Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
The campground is situated alongside its namesake creek, where a forest of massive Jeffrey pines towers over the site, offering partial shade. Lodgepole pines, sagebrush and summer wildflowers dot the landscape.
Recreation
Robinson Creek offers good rainbow trout fishing and can be easily accessed from within the campground. Numerous hiking trails are in the vicinity, including the popular Robinson Creek Trail.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Robinson Creek North?
Sites at Robinson Creek North are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Robinson Creek North?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Robinson Creek North have?
53 sites, including 29 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Robinson Creek North?
The longest site here provides 40 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Is there cell service at Robinson Creek North?
FCC coverage maps show 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 Robinson Creek North?
Robinson Creek offers good rainbow trout fishing and can be easily accessed from within the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Robinson Creek North?
Bridgeport, California. Upper and Lower Twin Lakes are nearby, offering beautiful mountain scenery, boating, canoeing and fishing for Kokanee salmon and rainbow and brown trout.
Source: Getting there
What if Robinson Creek North is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Robinson Creek South (under 0.1 mi), Paha (0.6 mi), and Honeymoon Flat (1.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby