Rat Trap Gap Campground And Trailhead
The campground is typically open seasonally from late spring through fall, depending on snow conditions. Access via Forest Road 29N45 may be impassable during winter months. No reservations required; first-come, first-served.
About
Rat Trap Gap Campground and Trailhead is a remote, primitive camping area situated at approximately 5,900 feet elevation in the Yolla Bolly Ranger District of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in Tehama County, California. The campground serves as a primary access point for the Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness, one of the original wilderness areas designated under the 1964 Wilderness Act. The campground offers several dispersed campsites with vault toilets but no potable water. Campers must bring all water needed for their stay. The site is particularly well-suited for equestrians and pack stock users, with corrals and hitching areas available for horses and mules. There is no fee to camp at this location. Access is via Forest Road 29N45 from California Highway 36, approximately 17 miles on a remote forest road. The road may be impassable during winter and early spring due to snow. This is a backcountry trailhead camping area best suited for self-sufficient campers preparing for wilderness trips.
Directions
From CA 36, turn southwest on Forest Road 29N45 and drive approximately 17 miles to reach the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 628-5227 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Shasta-Trinity NF Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness |
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