Trinity River near Steiner Flat Campground

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River Access River Access

About Steiner Flat Primitive Campground

This site will remain closed for the season due to maintenance projects. Douglas City, Steel Bridge, and Junction City are other BLM campgrounds nearby that charge a fee and are open from May through November, weather permitting. Camp on the edge of the Trinity River in one of 8 primitive camping sites, suitable for tent camping or small trailers. 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. Those interested in a more relaxing experience can enjoy the abundant camping options in the area or head for the trail with your friends, horses, or dog. If you would like to stay at the river's edge, you can always swim, fish or do a little gold panning. The river can be accessed from many locations along this stretch of the Trinity River.

Activities & Attractions

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Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Year-round
Paddling

Paddling

Spring Summer Fall
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Campground Amenities

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Pet friendly Pet friendly
River Access River Access
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

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Reviews (5)

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Jim Goodenough

Jim Goodenough

November 20, 2018

3

The location is fine. The guests are questionable. We drove through and were sought out by one camper. This is a spot for 'nar-do-wells' to hang out for free.

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clinton wielkie

clinton wielkie

April 13, 2019

3

Free camping. Nice river area. Close to boat ramp. Toilets. Trails. Nice forest walks. Nice camp spots.

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Brandie Spliethof

Brandie Spliethof

June 11, 2019

5

Great free campground with fire pits, table and most sites on Trinity River

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Duchess 275

Duchess 275

October 12, 2019

5

Loved this place, many happy memories staying here!!! Highly recommend.

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LUIS DA CRUZ

LUIS DA CRUZ

October 21, 2020

3

Nice place near the river, however, did not feel comfortable as there were people living there and had trashed the place. There needs to be someone to enforce the rules. Stayed 1 night

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Location & Directions for Steiner Flat Primitive Campground

Bureau Of Land Management, Redding, CA 96002 United States

Elevation: 486 ft

Nearest town

Redding, CA - 40 mi

About 49 min to downtown

Highway access

The nearest major road is CA-299, which is approximately 20 miles to the south of Steiner Flat Primitive Campground, providing access to Redding and other areas.

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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