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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.

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited

Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Mount Shasta-McCloud Seasonal Area and Road Closure

The Forest Service is issuing a Forest Order to close an area and roads on the Mount Shasta and McCloud Ranger Districts during winter conditions to minimize natural resource damage and to maintain a safe area for winter recreation use.

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

Bailey Cove Road Closure Order

The Forest Service is issuing a Forest Order for public safety to close Forest Road No. 34N40Y (Bailey Cove)and Forest Road No. 34N40YA on the Shasta Lake Ranger District within the Shasta-TrinityNational Forest. These roads are in an area undergoing construction from two failed culverts.

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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