U.S. Forest Service · Mendocino National Forest · Red Blufff, CA

Sycamore Grove (Red Bluff) Campground

Sycamore Grove Campground sits along the banks of the sparkling Sacramento River at a 300-foot elevation, within the 488-acre Red Bluff Recreation Area. The area is an isolated parcel of the Mendocino National Forest in Northern California, in Red Bluff, CA. Visitors to the campground enjoy shady oak and sycamore trees and grassy fields within a beautiful riparian environment.

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Sycamore Grove (Red Bluff) CampgroundcMany sites are shadedSycamore Grove (Red Bluff) Campground
Photos courtesy of Torrence Martin, USDA · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups20
Standard with electric9
RV with electric1
group standard area nonelectric1
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

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 44 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFires
001StandardPull-through44PavedFullNo8 / 2Yes
002StandardPull-through44PavedFullNo8 / 2Yes
003StandardPull-through44PavedFullNo8 / 2Yes
004StandardPull-through44PavedFullNo8 / 2Yes
005StandardPull-through44PavedFullNo8 / 2Yes
006StandardPull-through44PavedFullNo8 / 2Yes
008StandardPull-through44PavedFullNo8 / 2Yes
009Standard44PavedFullNo8 / 2Yes
010Standard44PavedFullNo8 / 2Yes
011Electric44PavedFull50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes

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

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length44 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

The campground offers more than two dozen, single-family and double campsites, available for tent and RV camping. Campsites are equipped with tables and campfire rings with grills. Potable water is provided.

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

Season & status

StatusOpen
ForestMendocino National Forest
Fees19 of these sites ( $16 per night), 1 double site ($30 per night), and 10 expanded sites, which include electricity & potable water ($25 per night ); all sites accept Senior and Access passes. One large family site ($30 per night) with tables & grills; up to 16 people at this site.

Mendocino National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Sycamore Grove (Red Bluff) Campground40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 4.71 inches of precipitationFebruary: 4.15 inches of precipitationMarch: 2.91 inches of precipitationApril: 1.55 inches of precipitationMay: 1.25 inches of precipitationJune: 0.44 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.06 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.05 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.19 inches of precipitationOctober: 1.04 inches of precipitationNovember: 2.54 inches of precipitationDecember: 4.23 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 47.4°F averageFebruary: 50.8°F averageMarch: 54.7°F averageApril: 59.6°F averageMay: 68.0°F averageJune: 76.4°F averageJuly: 82.0°F averageAugust: 79.9°F averageSeptember: 75.4°F averageOctober: 65.1°F averageNovember: 53.4°F averageDecember: 46.8°F average0 in1 in2 in3 in4 in5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Red Bluff Muni AP, 3 miles from the campground at 353 feet, station USW00024216 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 23 inches a year.

Getting there

From Interstate 5 at Red Bluff, take Antelope Boulevard east for about a quarter-mile. Turn right (south) on Sale Lane continue for approximately 3 miles to the Red Bluff Recreation Area entrance gate. Continue on that road until you get to the Sacramento River Discovery Center than turn left. The campground entrance is aproximately 600ft.

Nearest townRed Blufff, California
Coordinates40.1561° N, 122.2041° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Shf 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 gearCamping World ↗21.8 mi
RV sales & serviceRV sales & service ↗21.9 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗39.8 mi

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Sycamore Grove Campground - Red Bluff, CA

Worth a stop

Sycamore Grove 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.

  • under 0.1 mi
    Discovery Garden Trail/Lrb
    0.1 mi trail
  • 0.2 mi
    Shasta View Trail
    1.1 mi trail
  • 0.3 mi
    Pond Trail
    0.1 mi trail
  • 0.3 mi
    Lake Red Bluff Trail
    2.2 mi trail
  • 0.3 mi
    Red Bluff Nature Trail
    0.3 mi trail
  • 0.4 mi
    Ben'S Pond Access Trail
    0.08 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.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

Sycamore Grove is a beautiful campground that is open year-round. Campsites and open areas throughout the campground are covered in lush, green grass, with shade trees towering overhead. The campground provides access to a variety of hiking and biking trails, as well as the scenic Sacramento River, which is open to all types of water sports.

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 Sycamore Grove (Red Bluff) Campground?

Sites at Sycamore Grove (Red Bluff) Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Sycamore Grove (Red Bluff) Campground?

19 of these sites ( $16 per night), 1 double site ($30 per night), and 10 expanded sites, which include electricity & potable water ($25 per night ); all sites accept Senior and Access passes. One large family site ($30 per night) with tables & grills; up to 16 people at this site.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Sycamore Grove (Red Bluff) Campground?

Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is Sycamore Grove (Red Bluff) Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 16, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Sycamore Grove (Red Bluff) Campground have?

31 sites, including 20 standard sites without power, 9 standard sites with power, 1 RV site with electric, and 1 group standard area nonelectric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Sycamore Grove (Red Bluff) Campground?

The longest site here provides 44 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

Does Sycamore Grove (Red Bluff) Campground have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Sycamore Grove (Red Bluff) Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Sycamore Grove (Red Bluff) Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Sycamore Grove (Red Bluff) Campground?

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 Sycamore Grove (Red Bluff) Campground?

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 Sycamore Grove (Red Bluff) Campground?

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 Sycamore Grove (Red Bluff) Campground?

Red Blufff, California. Sycamore Grove Campground is located in the middle of the Northern Sacramento Valley.

Source: Getting there