Mad River Campground

741 State Hwy 36, Bridgeville, California, United States
MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND
MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND
MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND
MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND
MAD RIVER CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
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About Mad River Campground

Mad River Campground is located on banks of its namesake river, about two miles south of Ruth Lake in the thickly forested mountains of northern California.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Kayaking

Kayaking

Spring Summer Fall
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Fire Pit Fire Pit
Site Setup and Access

Site Setup and Access

  • ADA Accessible
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
  • BBQ
  • Fire Pit
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Location & Directions for Mad River Campground

741 State Hwy 36, Bridgeville, CA 95526 United States

Elevation: 774 ft

Nearest town

Bridgeville, CA - 28 mi

About 40 min to downtown

Highway access

Mad River Campground is accessible via CA-36, which is approximately 10 miles to the south. This state highway connects to US-101, providing further access to larger routes.

Policies & Rules

General

  • First come, first serve
  • Watch for poison oak
  • Boat inspections for quagga mussels and other aquatic invasive species are required at the Ruth Lake marina; an additional fee applies.
  • Click here for more information about Six Rivers National Forest
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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