Ripstein Campground
Open year-round on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations accepted. No fees required. Potable water is not available; bring your own or filter from Canyon Creek.
About
Ripstein Campground is a free, primitive tent-only campground nestled along Canyon Creek in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The campground provides 10 walk-in tent sites at 2,700 feet elevation, some requiring a short walk from parking. Each site includes a fire ring, and most feature bear-resistant food lockers to help prevent wildlife habituation. The campground is located adjacent to a popular swimming hole on Canyon Creek and serves as a convenient basecamp for the Canyon Creek Trailhead, which provides access to the Trinity Alps Wilderness. This makes it an ideal staging area for backpacking trips or day hikes into the alpine lakes of the Trinity Alps. Facilities are limited to vault toilets only. There is no potable water available; campers must bring their own water supply or treat water from nearby creek sources. The campground is not accessible to RVs or trailers and is not wheelchair accessible. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash of 6 feet or shorter.
Directions
From the Big Bar Ranger Station, travel State Route 299 east 15 miles to Junction City. Turn left onto Canyon Creek Road. Continue approximately 10 miles to the campground entrance.
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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