Pit River Campground

Bureau of Land Management · Alturas · California — managed by Bureau of Land Management

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

The Pit River Recreation area is adjacent to the Pit River, has a small campground with eight campsites with tables, metal firerings, and barbeque pits. Amenities include: two single wheelchair accessible restrooms, a kayak launch ramp, and an accessible fishing pier. Camping:$8.00/night

Getting there

From Redding, California, take Highway 299 East toward Burney, California. After Burney, go 12-miles east until you see the sign "Pit Power House" road. Follow the signs downhill to the campground.

Contact
530-233-4666

Activities

  • AUTO TOURING
  • BIKING
  • CAMPING
  • FISHING
  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • WATER SPORTS
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
  • PHOTOGRAPHY
  • SNORKELING

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