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About Sycamore Grove (red Bluff) Campground
Number of accommodations: 30
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly
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River Access
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (462)
What Guests Are Saying
Sycamore Grove Campground offers a beautiful, well-maintained setting with green grass, spacious sites, and clean bathrooms, including coin-operated showers. Many guests appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and friendly camp hosts, making it a great stop for travelers. However, some concerns were raised about noisy campers, the condition of pit toilets, and occasional issues with camp host interactions. Overall, it's considered a lovely place to relax and enjoy nature, especially for short stays.
What Guests Are Saying
Sycamore Grove Campground offers a beautiful, well-maintained setting with green grass, spacious sites, and clean bathrooms, including coin-operated showers. Many guests appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and friendly camp hosts, making it a great stop for travelers. However, some concerns were raised about noisy campers, the condition of pit toilets, and occasional issues with camp host interactions. Overall, it's considered a lovely place to relax and enjoy nature, especially for short stays.
Review Summary
Rebecca C
VerifiedApril 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: SYCAMORE GROVE (RED BLUFF) CAMPGROUND
Sycamore campground was a great place to stay for the night. They have green grass, spacious sites, quiet atmosphere, clean bathrooms, coin showers, and payment was easy through Recreation.gov.
Maia E
VerifiedApril 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: SYCAMORE GROVE (RED BLUFF) CAMPGROUND
This camp spot (#17) was my first stay on the inner circle. I liked the hookups, site location and shade.
It was a fine stay, with exception of other campers loud profane music, which caused the campers to yell at each other over music volume. There is a lot of foot traffic thru #17, it's a shortcut to the bathroom, be prepared.
The actual campground bathroom has flush toilets, running water at a sink, and the best part... it has showers. You plunk quarters into the meter... bring your own quarters. I appreciated the shower bench and dual head faucets in the ADA shower.
Hosts are friendly enough. I know there is a huge amount of work to maintain the grounds, maybe they need an extra person. They do work hard, but man those toilets, ugh!
The three of the pit toilets need attention badly. Usually only 1 of two are unlocked for use. The smell from these pit toilets is so bad, I quit visiting day use for a time. I was overpowered with hot toilet smell, and found it unpleasant even at the picnic tables.
All the pits need service to empty the contents. Very desperately. There has been feces around the first day use toilet for dayyys. Just my opinion,. Bathrooms are important for every one. Every day. Cleanliness is huge in such an enclosed space. Please consider help, if even only for bathroom duty. The park is beautiful but the pit toilets do not reflect the passion of care this recreation area deserves.
Rohit Reddy G
VerifiedApril 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: SYCAMORE GROVE (RED BLUFF) CAMPGROUND
Amazingly managed, there is a nicely planned area to park the car, a table and a place to put a tent the electric hook ups and the tap are very convenient
R & W B
VerifiedApril 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SYCAMORE GROVE (RED BLUFF) CAMPGROUND
Clean, nice sites, plenty of open space, easy access from I-5
Chris B
VerifiedApril 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SYCAMORE GROVE (RED BLUFF) CAMPGROUND
A great place to camp
Kerri B
VerifiedMarch 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: SYCAMORE GROVE (RED BLUFF) CAMPGROUND
We were near the edge of the campground, so very spacious. It is a lovely place to stop off of I5. Well-kept, lots to see and do, just a great experience all the way around.
Jennifer L
VerifiedMarch 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SYCAMORE GROVE (RED BLUFF) CAMPGROUND
Pretty campground, good hiking, walking, bike path trails. Make sure to check your confirmation email for the bathroom/shower code. Bring quarters for showers and your own firewood.
Cheryl W
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SYCAMORE GROVE (RED BLUFF) CAMPGROUND
I booked this campsite for my husband and our cousin who came here from LA. As my cousin was trying to use the restroom the man camphost came up to him and was extremely rude and disrespectful. He has some medical.problems he was assessing next to the bathroom and the camp host accused him of being shady and doing shady things when he was letting the air out of his colostomy bag. He said if you donr get around front you will have to leave this place immediately.
After this ordeal he came to their campsite and gave them another hard time saying what they were cooking was awful and to through it away.
First off not sure who he thinks he is or why he feels the need to talk to be this way. Maybe he should find another job.
The woman was quite respectful and very helpful. The price was fair and its a beautiful campground.
But I think who ever has this man in charge needs to access him because hes a disgrace.
Chase C
VerifiedMarch 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: SYCAMORE GROVE (RED BLUFF) CAMPGROUND
Nice spot, nice people, nice trees. Cool river
William B
VerifiedMarch 27, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SYCAMORE GROVE (RED BLUFF) CAMPGROUND
Beautiful, peaceful sites amongst the Sycamore trees just a few miles off of I5 yet we only heard the wind and birds. Very helpful and friendly camp host. Note you must make an advance registration. Coming from WA we stayed overnight both directions going to Yosemite.
Location Sycamore Grove (red Bluff) Campground
Address:
Usda Forest Service, Grindstone Ranger District, 1000 Sale Lane
Red Blufff, CA, 96080
United States
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. down on the right.
Latitude & Longitude: 40.1561 / -122.204
Elevation: 80 feet
Policies & Rules
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Maximum consecutive stay for this campground is 14 days. Then you must leave for at least 16 days before returning. You cannot stay more than 28 days in a 12-month period. |
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You must pick up after your dog. We provide bags for this purpose. Failure to do so can result in a fine under 36 C.F.R. § 261.16(p). |
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Only 2 dogs are allowed per camp site and must be on a leash at all times. |
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Showers are operated with quarters. There is no change made on site. |
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No dump station provided. |
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Campground has an electronic gate that closes daily at 10 p.m. and opens at 6 a.m. The gate code is listed in the alerts section of your confirmation. |
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No designated swim area; swim at your own risk. |
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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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To make a reservation or changes to your reservation, please call 877-444-6777. |
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No late check outs! Must vacate the premise by 11:00. |