Ripstein Campground
Open — Open year-round, first-come, first-served. No reservations. No potable water available; campers must treat creek water or bring their own. Camping limited to 14 days.
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
Ripstein Campground sits at 2,700 feet elevation in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, offering primitive tent camping near the Canyon Creek Trailhead and Trinity Alps Wilderness. The campground features 10 tent-only sites, with the majority being walk-in sites equipped with food lockers to prevent bear habituation. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table. Located adjacent to a popular swimming area on Canyon Creek, the campground provides a quiet, forested setting for backcountry enthusiasts. The nearby Canyon Creek Trailhead offers access to backpacking routes and day hikes into the Trinity Alps Wilderness, with stock parking available for horseback riders. As a primitive facility, Ripstein has vault toilets but no potable water. Campers must treat or filter water from Canyon Creek or bring their own supply. The campground operates year-round on a first-come, first-served basis with no fees and no reservations.
Directions
From Big Bar Ranger Station, travel State Route 299 east 15 miles to Junction City. Turn left onto Canyon Creek Road just past the old bar and restaurant. Travel about 10 miles to the campground entrance.
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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 | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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