Ridgeville Boat-in Campground
Open — Open year-round, first-come first-served. No reservations or fees required. Campers must bring drinking water and pack out all trash.
Hydrologic Outlook issued December 29 at 9:26PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
ESFEKA A series of atmospheric rivers will bring an increased risk for urban and small stream flooding late this week and into this weekend. The first round of rain will arrive Wednesday night into Thursday and provide generally light to moderate rainfall amounts. Locally heavy rain is expected in the King Range. This initial period of rain will set the stage for a more intense rainstorm expected to arrive Friday into Friday night. Current indications are for the heaviest rainfall to occur during the day on Friday into Friday night. The greatest risk for small stream flooding will occur during this time period and probably continue into Saturday after heavy rain has ended due to the lag in rainfall run-off. Road closures will be possible. At this point, the area of greatest concern is in southern Humboldt and northwest Mendocino counties. Small rivers, streams and creeks such as Elk river, Jacoby creek and Mattole river could exceed their banks and flood area roads. Southern Mendocino and Lake counties may also experience heavy rain and road flooding will be possible. Mainstem rivers will also likely rise sharply and will need to be monitored for possible flood stage exceedance. Be on the lookout for watches, advisories and warning as this next heavy rain event unfolds. Stay alert and remember to never attempt to drive through water covered roads. Water may be moving much faster than you think.
About
Ridgeville Boat-in Campground is a remote, primitive camping destination on Trinity Lake within the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. Located on the east point of Mule Creek cove, the campground's 21 sites are accessible exclusively by boat, making it ideal for boaters seeking a peaceful lakeside experience away from road-accessible areas. This is true primitive camping with minimal amenities. The campground provides vault toilets but no piped water, trash service, or other facilities. Campers must bring all necessary supplies including drinking water, and pack out all trash. Each site typically includes a fire ring and picnic table. The boat-in nature of the campground ensures a quieter, more isolated camping experience compared to drive-in facilities. The campground operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no reservation system and no camping fees. Trinity Lake offers excellent opportunities for fishing, water sports, and exploring the surrounding national forest lands. Boat ramps are available at several locations around the lake including Clark Springs, Cedar Stock Resort, and Minersville for those launching to access the campground.
Directions
Accessible only by boat. Launch from nearby boat ramps at Clark Springs, Cedar Stock Resort, or Minersville, then navigate to the east point of Mule Creek cove on Trinity Lake.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| 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 | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (530) 623-2121 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| Ridgeville Boat-In Campground | |
| View on Recreation.gov |
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